Irish Landscape Institute (ILI)

The ILI aims to:

• Set standards of excellence in the fields of landscape planning, landscape architecture and landscape management.
• Encourage and facilitate the Continued Professional Development of its members.
• Increase public awareness of landscape professionals and their work.
• Support the interaction of landscape architecture with related disciplines such as engineering, architecture and planning.
• Support the development of landscape education at all levels in Ireland.

In promoting knowledge of the profession, the Institute runs a lecture series, which is generally free and open to non-members and associated professionals. Conferences are held regularly, and the ILI Awards are held bi-annually, honoring excellence in the fields of landscape planning, design and management.

History

The ILI was formed in 1992 from an amalgamation of the Irish Chapter of the Institute of Landscape Architects and the Institute of Landscape Horticulture of Ireland. This, in effect, joined private practice and public sector members, enabling them to further develop the landscape profession in Ireland.

Since 1992, the Institute has expanded to its current membership of 160, mirroring the rise in profile and strength of the landscape architecture profession in Ireland.

Conferences have been held regularly since the early 1990’s which stimulated debate about the profession’s position and facilitated the ongoing growth of member’s expertise. The Biannual awards ceremony highlights and rewards the achievements of the Institute’s members. The institute has also made submissions on a number of national policy documents, facilitated the continuing Professional Development of its members and hosted regular social events.