What do Landscape Architects do? | Brad Smith

Brad Smith of Seferian Design brings us behind the scenes on the landscape architecture work that he has done within the GTA. This is a really exciting episode for us as we get to tour Waterloo park as it is being renovated.
Brad believes that being a landscape architect has to be the best job out there. He explains how the work is an art of bringing a multitude of different skills and professionals together to be able to create a space that is inviting, beautiful, and functional.
To see some of the other work that Seferian Design Group has done, check out their website: www.seferiandesign.com/
This episode was filmed in Hamilton, Burlington, and Waterloo the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, Mississaugas, Anishinaabeg to the Haudenosaunee, and the Métis.
Filmed with the Canon EOS RP w/ Canon 35mm f2, Canon T7i w/ Canon 50mm f1.4, and DJI Mavic Mini
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This is episode 6 of What Do You Do?
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[@user-cw5vy9wl5m]

I've been drawing and dreaming since I could hold a pencil. I have a passion for the outdoors and an intense intertest in aesthetic design and sustainability. I wish I would have known where to begin years ago to do this sort of work, unfortunately I am 48 years old now and don't know how long schooling like this would take. It must be so satisfying 🌱

[@wdyd.series]

It’s always worth following your passions, even if it doesn’t end up being landscape architecture and even if it’s a little later in life. Life is about progress and the journey, not the destination. So as long as you find a path that you’re excited to go down, then you’re heading in the right direction. I’m excited to see where life takes you!

[@pasinduwickramanayake4289]

Just do it ! Because time is gonna pass anyways and if you study something you like since a kid is gonna be awsm and time well spent 👍

[@Wayclarke]

Now that's some snappy editing. Came across this video a I was searching for information on landscape science. Great video!

[@wdyd.series]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Are there any other professions you’d like to see?

[@Wayclarke]

@@wdyd.series I've always wanted a spotlight on professions that deal with our base needs but are a bit undervalued like waste management, environmental remediation/auditing, health care or data storage!

[@wdyd.series]

We would love to cover professions like those! Might take some time, but we'll start looking.@@Wayclarke

[@randoomly39484]

beautiful !!!

[@user-zk8lm8yt8u]

Beautiful, Brad, and the team at Seferian! Kudos. Keep up the great work! Lovely video and profile of a 'typical day for the LA'... #superpower

[@wdyd.series]

We’re so happy you enjoyed it!

[@keleniengaluafe2600]

❤❤❤❤

[@AlfredzoNash]

I found this video looking for motivation to not fail my LA Design course.

[@wdyd.series]

Did it work?

[@AlfredzoNash]

@@wdyd.series not yet, I'm still in the class. I will know at the end of the month 👍🏾

[@PilipinasLandscape]

I used to design complicated designs, that's why I called my work complexe. You have to find your own inspiration

[@adamwolfgram9507]

Appreciate the video! I'm currently a Geospatial Science major minoring in Urban Planning/Geodesign and GIS/Spatial Analysis, but I'm thinking about using my remaining credits learning CAD and some basic design classes. What's the prevailing opinion on if someone with more of a GIS background can break into landscape architecture post graduation?

[@richarddrum9970]

Adam, my success as a landscape architect and planner in a Federal agency was largely due to a teammate whose masters degree was in Geospatial Science. .He was invaluable to me and the planning team based on his ability to research applicable GIS data and accurately map many types of data (some only available to him through his military background). Our team's success was due in a large part to accurately identifying important associations of natural resources, population and development data to arrive at successful design solutions. I'd suggest that you try those design classes and see if being an LA might be your future.

[@gazopiesz30]

It is quite interconnected, you can try your plan and I think securing a job in a bigger company won't be a problem with a good portfolio :D

[@davidhodgin8900]

North Americans we gotta just copy and paste Japanese ideas, nothing we do looks as good