設計戶外空間
When most people hear the word “architecture,” they generally think of famous buildings or landmarks.
當大多數人聽到「建築」這個詞時，通常會想到著名的建築物或地標。
landmark(n.)地標
However, architecture is far more than just these built structures.
然而，建築遠不僅僅是這些建築結構。
far(adv.)遠遠地=much=a lot
In fact, one specific type of architecture — landscape architecture — is more focused on designing spaces that create and enable “life between the buildings.”
事實上，一種特定類型的建築——景觀建築——更注重設計能創造和實現「建築之間的生活」的空間。
in fact事實上;實際上=in realityfocused(adj.)專注於
As a result, landscape architects play important roles in designing outdoor spaces such as parks, playgrounds, cemeteries, roads and the green areas around schools and universities.
因此，景觀建築師在設計公園、遊樂場、墓園、道路以及學校和大學周邊綠地等戶外空間方面發揮著重要作用。
as a result因此=therefore=thusarchitect(n.)建築師play a…role in… 在某方面扮演～的角色、發揮～的功能critical(adj.)關鍵的;至關重要的=crucial
Given these varied types of projects involving landscape architects, professionals in the field need to possess knowledge in not only architecture, design and engineering but also botany, psychology and sociology.
鑑於景觀建築師參與的建案種類繁多，這個領域的專家不僅需要具備建築、設計和工程方面的知識，還需要有植物學、心理學和社會學等方面的知識。
given(prep.)有鑑於;考慮到=in view of=in light ofvaried(adj.)各式各樣的=variousprofessional(n.)專業人士field(n.)領域=areapossess(v.)擁有、具備、具有(能力或特質)
This combination of know-how allows landscape architects to do more than just making beautiful-looking spaces; it allows them to create environments that improve the quality of life for users of the spaces they design.
這些知識的結合使得景觀建築師不僅能夠打造出美觀的空間，還能創造出改善使用者生活品質的環境。
know-how(n.)實際知識;技術;技能allow sb. to do sth.允許、使某人能夠做什麼quality of life 生活品質
Landscape architects are now addressing environmental issues like climate change and pollution in their designs.
景觀建築師現在正在他們的設計中解決氣候變遷和污染等環境問題。
address(v.)解決=tackle=grapple with
Consequently, they are working to create sustainable landscapes that use plants and other green elements to help reduce temperatures in buildings and urban areas, improve energy efficiency and remove pollutants from air and water.
因此，他們正在努力創造永續的景觀，利用植物和其他綠色元素來幫助降低建築物和城市地區的溫度、提升能源效率以及清除空氣和水中的污染物。
consequently(adv.)因此=therefore=as a resultsustainable(adj.)永續的element(n.)元素energy efficiency能源效率efficient(adj.)有效率的pollutant(n.)污染物remove...from... 把～從～移除
Moreover, landscape architects’ projects can also focus on managing natural resources, preventing flooding and building cycleways for commuting and recreation.
此外，景觀設計師的建案還可以側重管理自然資源、防止洪水氾濫以及建設通勤和休閒的單車道等方面。
moreover(adv.)此外=what’s morecommute(v.)通勤commuter(n.)通勤者recreation(n.)休閒
As the mental health of individuals is becoming more of a worldwide issue, landscape architects are designing outdoor (and some indoor) spaces that promote the health of users (and occupants) through the use of natural elements.
隨著個人的心理健康日益成為世界性問題，在全球範圍內變得更加嚴重，景觀建築師正在設計戶外（和一些室內）空間，透過利用自然元素促進使用者（居住者）的健康。
mental(adj.)心理的physical(adj.)身體的a worldwide issue世界性的議題occupy(v.)佔據、居住occupant(n.)居住者
As these issues become more pressing, landscape architects are playing important roles in shaping the quality of our built environment worldwide.
隨著這些問題變得越來越急迫，景觀建築師在塑造全世界建築環境品質方面扮演日益重要的角色。
pressing(adj.)緊急的;急迫的=urgeshape(v.)塑造worldwide(adv.)全世界地=around the world=across the world=the world over