Landscape Architecture Magazine - Vol 116 No 7 July 2026

Aug 6, 2026

Landscape Architecture Magazine, Vol 116 No 7 (July 2026), focuses on pressing themes shaping the profession and design practice. The issue highlights Spiegel Aihara Workshop’s Moksha House, explores education under pressure through candid conversations with landscape architecture educators, and examines the decline of horticultural knowledge in design. It also features a year with RISD’s Sustainability Design Lab, outdoor environment design insights, and curated notes on exhibitions and books, connecting scholarship, craft, and ecological thinking.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages144

Reading Time6 h 3 min

AccessFree to download

Inside

Land Matters

Plants

Goods

Features

The Infinite Frame

Under Pressure

The Back

Of Note

The Matter of Collaboration

Books

Backstory

JULY2026/VOL116 NO 7 US $16 CAN $22 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE THE MAGAZINE OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS JUJU/26/49 MOKSHA HOUSE Spiegel Aihara Workshop’s labor of love and loss UNDER PRESSURE Stress fractures are forming in landscape architecture education PLANTS ON PAPER Why horticultural knowledge in design is on the decline TIME AND MATERIALS A year with RISD’s Sustainability Design Lab Expert Design and Craftsmanship Since 1950 View all our collections online at [admiral-outdoor. com](admiral-outdoor. com)[ ](admiral-outdoor. com)[campaniainternational. com](campaniainternational. com) by Contact us at [projects@campaniainternational. com](projects@campaniainternational. com) [campaniainternational. com | 215.541.4330 | projects@campaniainternational. com](campaniainternational. com | 215.541.4330 | projects@campaniainternational. com) Experts in Play. Sport. Park. We consult, collaborate, design, and construct with independence, innovation, and passion. ©Aerial Dreamscapes HUNTERS [VIEW](VIEW info@specplay.com)[ info@specplay.com](VIEW info@specplay.com) San Francisco, CA SPECPLAY.COM LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE THE MAGAZINE OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS 20 10 14 130 131 20 46 56 JULY 2026 INSIDE LAND MATTERS ADVERTISER INDEX ADVERTISERS BY PRODUCT CATEGORY FOREGROUND NOW Timothy A. Schuler, Editor Telling the fortunes of trees; eco-connectivity for Texas borderlands; optimism about zero-carbon seawalls; an Albuquerque trail shakes off funding concerns; small steps, big impact in Vermont; and more. PLANTS Horticulture Uprooted by Yaniv Korman The profession’s drift from planting to conceptual design has left some students short on plant knowledge critical to project success. GOODS Kristen Mastroianni, Editor Serious Lounging Seating, lighting, and sound make for elegant outdoor environments. 46 4 / LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE JULY 2026 MATTHEW LÓ PEZ-JENSEN, TOP; YANIV K ORMAN, BOTTOM JOE FLETCHER, TOP; JOHANNA BARTH MA IER-PAYNE, CENTER; ARI VAMOS, BOTTOM 66 98 98 112 140 140 FEATURES 66 The Infinite Frame by Lydia Lee With references to the Hindu cycles of rebirth, local ecosystems, and regional topography, Spiegel Aihara Workshop’s design for the Ghambir family’s modernist home is one for the ages. 82 Under Pressure with Rachel Booher, ASLA; Peter Butler; Jessica Canfield, ASLA; Kristina Hill; Diane Jones Allen, FASLA; Mary Pat McGuire, ASLA; Marc Miller, ASLA; Naomi A. Sachs, ASLA; Yujia Wang; Natalie Yates; and Bo Zhang, ASLA. A candid discussion with 11 landscape architecture educators on the struggle to uphold standards, sustain student learning, and stay resilient amid unprecedented political and budget uncertainties. THE BACK 97 OF NOTE Nancy Holt: MoonSunStarEarthSkyWater at the Goodwood Art Foundation in West Sussex, England, through November 1. The Matter of Collaboration by Johanna Barthmaier-Payne, ASLA At the Rhode Island School of Design, students from different design programs work with wood, clay, and other materials to learn the quiet discipline of craft and the intrinsic value of interdisciplinary exchange. BOOKS Mimi Zeiger, Editor Heatless Rivalries by Robin Winogrond A review of The Design Competition in Landscape Architecture: Pedagogy and Practice by Katya Crawford and Kathleen Kambic. BACKSTORY In Seattle, ABLE Studio unspools a steep grade into a pleasant walk. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE JULY 2026 / 5 SOME DETAILS DESERVE A CLOSER LOOK Drainage designed to be noticed. For decades, Iron Age has transformed functional drainage into part of the visual language of a landscape. Our decorative cast metal grates combine enduring craftsmanship with engineered performace, helping designers create public spaces where every detail feels intentional. Locust Trench Grate | Dalla

FAQs

What is the central feature theme of this issue?

The issue centers on how landscape architecture practice and education evolve under cultural, ecological, and institutional pressures, while also addressing craft, plant knowledge, and sustainability work.

What does “Under Pressure” cover?

“Under Pressure” presents a candid discussion with landscape architecture educators about maintaining standards, supporting student learning, and staying resilient amid political and budget uncertainties.

Why does the magazine address horticultural knowledge in design?

It discusses how the profession’s drift from planting toward conceptual design can leave students short on plant knowledge that is critical for project success.

Aug 6, 2026

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