The Irish Landscape Institute
The Irish Landscape Institute represents Landscape Architecture in Ireland governed by a Constitution and a Code of Professional Conduct
The Institute has a membership of 300+, made up of fellows and full members, graduate members, students, honorary members and affiliates. ILI is a registered member of EFLA (European Foundation for Landscape Architecture), World Urban Parks, The Tree Council of Ireland and IFLA (International Federation of Landscape Architects).
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; and increase public awareness of landscape professionals and their work. We support the interaction of landscape architecture with related disciplines such as engineering, architecture and planning; and the development of landscape education at all levels in Ireland. In promoting knowledge of the profession, the Institute runs a webinar lecture series, which is generally free to members and open to non-members and associated professionals. The ILI Design Awards and the ILI Conference are held biennially, honoring excellence and challenging understanding in the fields of landscape planning, design and management.
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- NEXT ILI EVENTS & IMPORTANT DATES -
2025 ILI PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXAM | 4 October
This is the Irish Landscape Institute's Professional Practice qualification and is a requirement for those who wish to become a Corporate Member (MILI). The exam compliments level 8 academic studies in Landscape Architecture attesting of knowledge put into practice.
Eligibility: 2 years full-time experience or equivalent; and ILI Graduate Membership. Applications with supporting documentation should be submitted by 31 August 2025.
Details of criteria and application form
- PREVIOUS ILI WEBINARS -
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ILI CPD Webinar | Achieving Water Framework Directive Objectives by John Stack (Jun25) For more details please visit the events page - HERE
ILI CPD Webinar | Placemaking: What it is; What it is not by Thorsten Peters (May25) Visit the event page - HERE
ILI Webinar | Ecological Corridors: from the city to the sea by Lorraine Bull (Apr25). For more details of this webinar, please visit the events page - HERE
ILI CPD Webinar | Turning the grey to green: plant driven design in Sheffield by Sally O'Halloran (Mar25) For more details of this webinar, pdf of slides and another opportunity to hear Sally speak in Ireland, please visit the events page - HERE
ILI CPD Webinar | Trees of the Phoenix Park by John McCullen (Mar25) For more details of this webinar and a link to John's book, please visit the events page - HERE
ILI CPD evening lecture | 'The Role of Future Landscape Researchers and Designers' by Professor Wolfgang Wende (Feb25) Photo: © Jörg Gläscher For more details visit the events page - HERE
ILI CPD Webinar | Rewilding and the ecological emergency by Pádraic Fogarty (Feb25) For more details please visit the events page - HERE
ILI CPD Webinar | The Impact of the European Landscape Convention by Michael Oldham (Jan25) Links to relevant papers and slides on the events page - HERE
ILI CPD Webinar | ILI CHRISTMAS WEBINAR The Dnipro River : speculation on the future of Ukraine by Merritt Bucholz, MRIAI (Dec24)
ILI Webinar | Balancing Green and Growth - South Dublin County Councils Green Infrastructure Strategy by Laurence Colleran (Nov24)
ILI Webinar | Learning through Landscapes by Mary Jackson
ILI CPD Webinar | LVIA by Richard Barker, Macro Works
ILI CPD Webinar | Starting Your Own Landscape Architecture Practice by Philip Doran, PJLA
ILI CPD Webinar | Tree Law by Joseph McConville, JM McConville Associates
ILI CPD Webinar | Nature conservation and the biodiversity crisis by Dr Melinda Lyons, a botanist specialising in nature conservation
ILI CPD Webinar | Theory and Practice of using native origin seeds across Ireland for landscaping and habitat restoration projects by Mark Bryson, Eco Seeds
For further details on each webinar please go to our 'PAST EVENTS' page
Winners of the 2024 ILI Design Awards
- Please click on the images to see the complete book of this years entries -
Built Projects | Active Travel Routes Award Winner
Midleton to Youghal Greenway by The Paul Hogarth Company
Sponsored by
Cairn Homes
Built Projects | Commercial Landscapes Winner
Cadenza by BSLA
Sponsored by
Irish Stone
Built Projects | Educational Landscapes Winner
Kingston New Town House by DFLA
Sponsored by
Vestre
Built Projects | Gardens Winner
RADHARC NA GAIRDÍNÍ by BSLA
Sponsored by
Bord Bia
Built Projects | Healthcare Landscapes Winner
Tuam Healthcare Campus by Mitchell + Associates
Sponsored by
O'Brien Landscaping
Built Projects | Heritage Landscapes Winner
Church of Oak Distillery by Cunnane Stratton Reynolds
Sponsored by
O'Brien Landscaping
Built Projects | Linear Landscapes Winner
Belgooly Safe Routes to School by Áit Urbanism & Landscape
Sponsored by
Hartecast Street Furniture
Built Projects | Planting Design Winner
Private Garden, Dublin 4 by BSLA
Sponsored by
Bord Bia
Built Projects | Playspace Winner
Tully Park, Cherrywood (Playscape) by Murray & Associates
Built Projects | Public Park Winner
SDCC Adamstown Parks by South Dublin County Council
Sponsored by
CAIRN
Built Projects | Public Realm/Civic Spaces Winner
Public Realm Projects Tallaght by DFLA
Sponsored by
Hartecast Street Furniture
Built Projects | Residential Development (small) Winner
Lansdowne Place Phase 2 by BSLA
Sponsored by
CAIRN
Built Projects | Residential Development (medium) Winner
Greystones Marina Village by Cunnane Stratton Reynolds
Sponsored by
CAIRN
Built Projects | Residential Development (large) Winner
Niche, Rathmines by Ait Urbanism & Landscape
Sponsored by
CAIRN
Built Projects | Sustainability to include NbS, SUDS, Renewables Winner
Esker Lawn Cemetery by Cunnane Stratton Reynolds
Sponsored by
Kilsaran
Landscape Technical & Theory | Landscape Planning & Assessment Winner
SDCC Green Space Factor by South Dublin County Council
Sponsored by
green-tech specifier
Landscape Technical & Theory | Landscape Theory, Policy & Management Winner
Soft Landscape Treatments in Urban Transport Environments by ARUP
Sponsored by
green-tech specifier
Landscape Technical & Theory | Research Projects and Publications Winner
'The Parks and Gardens of Dublin' by Christy Boylan
Sponsored by
Bord Bia
Landscape Technical & Theory | Diane Nickels Memorial Award for Hand Drawing Winner
THE GREENEST COLLEGE GREEN by Justin Marden
Sponsored by
CAIRN
Landscape Technical & Theory | Master Planning & Urban Design Winner
Letterkenny 2040 by The Paul Hogarth Company
Sponsored by
Dublin City Council
Landscape Technical & Theory | Policies and Initiatives which support Climate Resilience Winner
River Brosna SuDS Masterplan by Mitchell + Associates
Sponsored by
Bord Bia
Academic | Student Award Winner
Tailwinds for Ireland by Isabel Walsh, UCD
Sponsored by
CAIRN
Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession Winner
Dr Karen Foley
President’s Award Winner
Belgooly Safe Routes to School by Áit Urbanism & Landscape
An exhibition of all 86 projects entered for the ILI Design Awards 2024 was on display during the Awards evening. Visit the VIRTUAL exhibition link below to find a book of all entry posters or click on the winners images above.
