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The Landscape Design Institute (LDI) is delighted to announce that entries are now open for the 2025 LDI National Landscape Design Awards. These prestigious Awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding creativity, technical excellence, and design innovation of LDI members from across the country.
The Landscape Design Institute (LDI) is delighted to announce that the profession of ‘Landscape Designer’ will officially be recognised in the next census (see Occupation 312134 Landscape Designer | Australian Bureau of Statistics) . This important development has only been made possible through the hard work of our LDI Advocacy team who worked with representatives from the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS) over the last year.
LDI are excited to support the ALC again this year, we hope to see you there in just a month! If you haven't bought your ticket yet, LDI have secured a 10% discount for LDI members - use the promo code: LDIALC251010
LDI held our AGM on Thursday 12th December, read on to view those elected at the meeting, the President's Report and Minutes of the AGM.
Have you read the latest copy of our magazine, LO?
Amongst many insightful articles in this issue you will learn about business insurance and designing with trees on development sites.
LDI STUDIO:
Insurance: Professional Indemnity Insurance in Australia's Landscape Design Industry
Trees: Their Impact on Design & Development Sites
A number of LDI members are creating show gardens this year. Please view the list below containing a link to their profile and make sure you follow their progress on socials:
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A number of LDI members are creating show gardens this year. Please view the list below containing a link to their profile and make sure you follow their progress on socials:
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LDI is excited to announce the renowned landscape designer and architect Paul Bangay OAM @paulbangay has been honoured with the prestigious inaugural 'Landscape Design Master' Award.
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LDI is excited to announce the winners of its 2023 National Landscape Design Awards.
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LDI is excited to announce the finalists of its 2023 National Landscape Design Awards.
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LDI is excited to announce the much-anticipated event for the 2023 National Landscape Design Awards winners presentation, ‘Journeys into Design’ to be held on 22 February 2024.
We are thrilled to announce our guest speaker for this years National Landscape Design Awards event is the distinguished garden designer Paul Bangay OAM
We deeply value your feedback and encourage all members to tune in and participate in this important event.
This will include the official AGM Business Meeting, along with a 'Report Card' of 2023 and nominations for the board.
The Landscape Design Institute of Australia (LDI) welcomes all Landscape Designers who practice in Western Australia!
With its stunning photography of exquisite gardens, and the world's best garden writing, Gardens Illustrated has long been an inspiration to designers, and gardeners, world-wide. It's latest issue features an award-winning design by LDI member Barbara Landsberg and her team.
We're excited to announce the continued support of our National Sponsor, Vectorworks.
LDI is looking forward to continuing to building a strong relationship with Vectorworks over the next 12 months and beyond. The contribution from Vectorworks is vital for our association to continue to provide value for members and to grow, LDI's success is based on partnerships like this.
We are thrilled to advise Levy & W. have agreed to offer their support to LDI and our members to ensure we have access to superior specialist legal services at affordable prices and with ongoing assistance via our newsletters and various incentives such as live streams, Q&As etc.
We received the sad news that Robert Percy passed away on 27 June 2023.
Rob was a highly respected and active member of AILDM & LDI for many years. His funeral will be held on Tuesday 11 July.
Entries are now invited for the 2023 LDI National Landscape Design Awards. They are the only national awards in landscape design and showcase the talent of LDI designers.
Entries close 11 September 2023.
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Submissions are now open for the Vectorworks Design Scholarship!
It is open globally to students and graduates, submit a design whether it was once your course work or a maybe a passion project you completed on the side. Enter for a chance to win up to $10,000 USD.
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If you attended the conference and your mind is still whirling from all the information and inspiration, or if you were unable to go, please read on for a wonderful summary of the key ideas explored ...
The team at LDI are excited for the year ahead. We had a successful National Council planning meeting in February to carefully consider our main priorities, from which we have developed a new set of goals for 2023. Read on for more...
LDI will have a presence at the ALC again this year, we are providing mentorship to early career professionals and we will have a stand in the hall. We invite members of the landscape design industry to meet us and join our community, Read On for more...
LDI are giving the opportunity for their members to have their say regarding services such as events, content and the awards format.
LDI held our AGM on Thursday 3rd November, read on to view the President's Report and Minutes of the AGM.
In this webinar, Pitch Box explain their design support services for Landscape Designers and take you through the process of submitting a job step by step.
LDI Members are also offered a 20% OFF discount code.
Ozbreed are Seeking Your Feedback
If you know of any sites featuring Ozbreed plants, Ozbreed would like to hear about it and If chosen by their marketing team, it will be filmed for their Youtube channel, and you will receive an honourable mention with close to 4,000 subscribers.
LDI celebrated its National Landscape Design Awards 2022 on 13 October with members & guests at 12-Micron, Sydney. LDI is excited to announce the award winners.
Landscape Outlook is the journal of LDI and is published quarterly. It is issued to all members of LDI as part of their annual membership fee. It is also available to other landscape organisations and interested members of the public. The Spring 22 issue of LDI's magazine is now available for purchase.
LDI is delighted to introduce Adam Robinson of Adam Robinson Design as the first ever LDI Brand Ambassador.
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Our new identity and branding was officially launched on Friday 1st July at the Balcony Garden in Sydney. You can view the presentation announcing our new brand and the changes you will see in the future here.
Midland Insurance Brokers have provided valuable guidance for members of the landscape industry on the insurance cover they should carry.