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Alex McKinney
Landscape Architecture, LLC
"People hire designers because there's a vision. The designer's purpose is to interpret and translate that vision into solid reality. As a designer, it gives you the ability to think outside the box and become your own expert in formulating realistic and innovative solutions. While being budget-conscious, I thrive on pushing the limits for maximum design satisfaction and functionality."
- Alex McKinney
"Landscape architecture is the design and planning of exterior space in relation to human use and public safety. It is an essential tool for site design and a critical starting point in the arrangement of future public and private uses." - Alex McKinney
Alex McKinney holds an active landscape architect license for the State of Iowa. Below are the following definitions Alex McKinney Landscape Architecture, LLC assume to be true:
“Landscape Architect” - a legal term for a professional designer who has the lawful privilege to participate in the design and consultation of public and private exterior spaces, where health, safety, and welfare are required and upheld in the design. In most cases, all design work is independently reviewed by appropriate authorities prior to construction. This position often requires obtaining and maintaining licensure by passing a series of exams and courses which thereby test and reinforce competency when it comes to the legal duty of designing sites and spaces where health, safety, and welfare of the public is priority one.
“Landscape Designer” - A person, who participates in the design and consultation of exterior spaces. In most cases, the designer is legally limited to projects where health, safety, and welfare are not relevant, while also extending to situations where professional licensure and independent authoritative reviews are not required.
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