ISCO-08 2162
Landscape architects
80.4%
ADI · 113th of 433 · 95% interval 60.7–96.5
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 80.4% of the task time of landscape architects, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full80.4%
113th of 433 · interval 60.7–96.5
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time51.7%
115th of 433 · interval 45.9–57.7
Evidence19
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.2 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 0.0%L1Augmentation · 19.6%L2Partial delegation · 80.4%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
19 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects.Landscape Architects | 9.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 1.3 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs.Landscape Architects | 7.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development.Landscape Architects | 7.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 7.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.Landscape Architects | 6.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs.Landscape Architects | 6.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with architects or related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency.Landscape Architects | 6.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 5.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants.Landscape Architects | 5.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 7.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with estimators to cost projects, create project plans, or coordinate bids from landscaping contractors.Landscape Architects | 5.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel.Landscape Architects | 5.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop planting plans to help clients garden productively or to achieve particular aesthetic effects.Landscape Architects | 5.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 9.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect proposed sites to identify structural elements of land areas or other important site information, such as soil condition, existing landscaping, or the proximity of water management facilities.Landscape Architects | 4.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure quality control.Landscape Architects | 4.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field.Landscape Architects | 4.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 2.0 h | – |
| Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.Landscape Architects | 4.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 5.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare conceptual drawings, graphics, or other visual representations of land areas to show predicted growth or development of land areas over time.Landscape Architects | 4.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 8.0 h | Access to systems |
Show the other 4 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs, such as recycled wood or recycled concrete boards for structural elements or recycled tires for playground bedding.Landscape Architects | 3.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Present project plans or designs to public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups.Landscape Architects | 3.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Provide follow-up consultations for clients to ensure landscape designs are maturing or developing as planned.Landscape Architects | 3.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design and integrate rainwater harvesting or gray and reclaimed water systems to conserve water into building or land designs.Landscape Architects | 2.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 80.4% | 74 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.41 | 62 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 1.034 | 79 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 87 | 86 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.211 | 58 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (21)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic and multimedia designers 2166 | 96.8 | |
| Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians 2120 | 96.5 | |
| Meteorologists 2112 | 94.4 | |
| Electrical engineers 2151 | 91.8 | |
| Building architects 2161 | 91.1 | |
| Telecommunications engineers 2153 | 90.1 | |
| Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified 2149 | 89.4 | |
| Chemical engineers 2145 | 88.9 | |
| Environmental engineers 2143 | 88.6 | |
| Industrial and production engineers 2141 | 87.6 | |
| Electronics engineers 2152 | 85.5 | |
| Mechanical engineers 2144 | 84.9 |
Dashed line: landscape architects (80.4%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Landscape architects (ISCO-08 2162), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2162
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Landscape architects (ISCO-08 2162)}
}Machine-readable
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