The British Association of Landscape Industries is committed to continually improving the landscape sector and sets high standards for its Accredited Designer members.
Depending on your registered status with other landscape organisations, the British Association of Landscape Industries offers two routes to becoming an Accredited Designer member.
Route one is for Registered members of the Society of Garden Designers or Chartered Landscape Institute:
Four application form requirements:
| Three Client references | Copy of company letterhead |
| Copies of public and professional indemnity insurance | Two detailed projects carried out in the last two years |
Route two is for non-registered members of SGD or Chartered LI:
Four application form requirements:
| Three Client references | Copy of company letterhead |
| Copies of public and professional indemnity insurance | Three detailed projects carried out in the last two years |
Steps to becoming a British Association of Landscape Industries Accredited Designer - route one:
- Submit the application form and pay the application fee. The Association will check all documents submitted and referees will be contacted
- External vetting takes place. Invited to attend an assessment day consisting of one or more of the Design Panel who will review your projects
- Upon approval of vetting an invoice for membership fees will be issued
- Once paid, the Association will activate membership, giving member access to a suite of benefits
Steps to becoming a British Association of Landscape Industries Accredited Designer - route two:
- Submit the application form and pay the application fee, plus assessment day fee Internal vetting takes place. The Association will check all documents submitted and referees will be contacted
- External vetting takes place. Invited to attend an assessment day consisting of one or more of the Design Panel who will review your projects
- Upon approval of vetting an invoice for membership fees will be issued
- Once paid, the Association will activate membership, giving member access to a suite of benefits
Key member benefits include:
- Use of the British Association of Landscape Industries Accredited logo
- Entry into the annual National Landscape Awards
- Access to Dispute Resolution Service
- Exclusive access to BALI Blueprint powered by Vectorworks
For full Accredited Designer member benefits and fees, please see the attached document on the right-hand side.