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Design for a Resilient Future

Landscape architecture involves the design of sustainable communities, the experiential quality of place, and the thoughtful stewardship of land. It is a creative STEM profession that encompasses the art and science of designing, planning and managing the natural and built environments.

The mission of the Department of Landscape Architecture is to provide a broad-based education that instills the ability to think critically, foster creative problem solving, develops a theoretical foundation for landscape architecture, and an understanding of technologies. An emphasis on teaching, research, and public service will facilitate human habitat design which appropriately responds to environmental, social, and aesthetic issues. 

Faculty and staff of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where students are encouraged to achieve their highest potential, regardless of, but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, ability and socioeconomic status. The goal is to work together as a group of engaged students, faculty and staff to ensure all feel welcome, safe and accepted.

Accreditation

The University of Kentucky Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The BSLA at the University of Kentucky is the only accredited landscape architecture degree program in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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Events

2026 Design Career Fair

- Gatton Student Center Grand Ballrooms

Contact Us

Department of Landscape Architecture
Gray Design Building
349 Scott Street
Lexington, KY 40506
859-257-7295
ukla@uky.edu

Department Chair

Chris Sass, Ph.D.
chris.sass@uky.edu

Contact Information

Christopher K. Sass, Ph. D.
Associate Professor and Chair

S305 Agriculture Science Building 1100 S. Limestone Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-7295

UKLA@uky.edu