About Our Academy

Transforming passion into professional excellence since 2013

Our Story

Landscape Design Academy was founded in 2013 with a clear mission: to make world-class landscape design education accessible to aspiring designers worldwide. What began as a small initiative by a group of passionate landscape architects has grown into a leading online education platform serving thousands of students across the globe.

Our founders recognized that traditional landscape design education was often prohibitively expensive and geographically limited. They envisioned a learning platform that would break down these barriers, offering professional-quality courses that students could access from anywhere, at any time, without sacrificing educational rigor or industry relevance.

Today, we're proud to have helped over 15,000 students launch or advance their careers in landscape design. Our graduates work at leading design firms, run successful independent practices, and contribute to creating beautiful, sustainable outdoor spaces around the world.

Our Values

Educational Excellence

We maintain the highest standards in course development, ensuring our curriculum reflects current industry best practices and emerging trends.

Student Success

Your success is our success. We provide comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources to help you achieve your professional goals.

Sustainability

We're committed to promoting sustainable design practices that benefit both people and the planet for generations to come.

Accessibility

Quality education should be accessible to everyone. We strive to make professional training available regardless of location or background.

Meet Our Team

Our instructors are industry-leading professionals with decades of combined experience in landscape design, architecture, and education.

Team member 1

Sarah Mitchell

Lead Instructor & Co-Founder

Sarah brings 15 years of award-winning residential and commercial design experience. Her passion for teaching has helped thousands of students discover their creative potential in landscape design.

Team member 2

Emma Richardson

Sustainable Design Specialist

Emma is a certified sustainable design expert with a PhD in Environmental Science. She specializes in creating eco-friendly landscapes that harmonize with natural ecosystems.

Team member 3

Michael Thompson

Advanced Design Instructor

With 20 years of international experience, Michael has designed gardens showcased at major flower shows worldwide. He excels at teaching advanced composition and color theory.

Team member 4

Laura Chen

Student Success Manager

Laura ensures every student receives the support they need to succeed. With a background in education and counseling, she's dedicated to helping students achieve their goals.

Team member 5

James Harrison

Commercial Projects Director

James leads our commercial design program, bringing 25 years of experience managing large-scale landscape projects for corporate and municipal clients worldwide.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

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