Digital Landscape Architecture: Flexible Approaches to Planting Design with BIM

Start Date

10/11/2025

End Date

10/11/2025

Description

Plants define our designs. They're living architectural elements that embody each landscape architect's unique vision and creative signature. Yet when it comes to upgrading design technology, many designers fear losing this personal touch to rigid digital processes. The question is: Can BIM technology accommodate the unique demands of an experienced landscape architect?

In this session, we'll break down different planting design methods and demonstrate BIM tools and workflows commonly used in softscape modeling. You'll see how, with the right tools, BIM can enhance your process—starting from conceptual design through plant data management, all the way to detailed documentation and accurate scheduling. Available BIM tools can significantly reduce documentation time while improving accuracy and preserving your unique design style.

This learning lab is ideal for landscape architects, designers, and firm principals looking to modernize their practice and improve project efficiency. No prior BIM experience required.

Location

New Orleans, LA

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Technology / CADD / GIS

Health, Safety and Welfare

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

1. Discover how BIM principles can benefit planting design and documentation processes.
2. See available BIM tools for every phase of planting design—from concept design through detailed documentation and plant scheduling.
3. Learn how to customize BIM workflows to match local standards and reflect your unique aesthetic approach.

Instructors

Nehama Shechter-Baraban

Course Codes

Provider

Arch Intelligence

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