About the department
The Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (LAPF) at SLU Alnarp is an internationally leading academic environment for education, research, collaboration and environmental analysis on issues related to landscape change and development.
Research
Researchers at the Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management work on issues related to the planning, design and management of all types of landscapes (urban, peri-urban, rural) and at all scales.
Education
Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels is a central part of our operations. Each academic year, approximately 500 students study the courses we offer.
News & Events
News
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Digital Technologies in Planning
The British researcher Paul Cureton and 3D urban planning specialist Elliot Hartley was invited to the SLU Landscape days to challenge and inspire the participants. -
Digital twins, analog practices and posthumanism at this year's Landscape Days
About fifty employees from SLU's departments of Urban and Rural Development, People and Society and Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management gathered in October at SLU Ultuna for a 24 hour conversation and inspiration about future landscape practices. -
SLU Landscape Days explore more-than-human landscapes
During a panel discussion at this year’s SLU Landscape Days, researchers and practitioners came together to discuss what it means to think and live in “more-than-human” landscapes - places where humans, animals, plants, and other materials are deeply entangled. -
When water redraws the map – challenges and opportunities for future outdoor urban spaces
Water shapes our landscapes in profound ways, especially as climate change intensifies risks and drives innovative solutions. In the latest webinar of the Mötesplats: Urban landskap series, researchers and practitioners discussed how water management is transforming urban environments. -
Seascapes in focus: coastal challenges and design solutions
Seascapes – biodiverse coastal zones under growing pressure – are gaining attention at SLU. Through design, research, and collaboration, landscape architects are exploring new ways to protect and regenerate these vital, yet often overlooked, marine environments.