Introduction to landscape architecture

Landscape -Visible natural features -Flora and fauna -Hills trees stones -Rivers ponds -Natural water elements

Architecture -the art of science and building

What is landscape architecture? The art of designing outdoors along with the buildings

Who is landscape architect? -a person who involved in the planning -responsible for the design -give concepts and directions for landscapes, garden or spec spaces -professional practice Who is the landscape designer? -Terms to use to describe someone who is not officially qualified or licensed architect - assist landscape architects in design

The importance of landscape architecture -to enhance the beauty of a building -to connect the user of the building to the outdoors -landscape as a buffer -to determine boundaries. -landscapes may influence air movement or cast shadows on buildings

Landscapes are used as a buffer to maintain privacy between private property. Sometimes are used as a security

-Properly designed landscapes will influenced the shadow casts - Amount of heat and light that hit buildings or structures. - The positions of landscapes are based on the position of sun orientation

Landscape to reduce the sound pollution

Hardscape -in landscape practices refers to pavements -streets -sidewalks -benches -lamp streets -stone walls -buildings -wooden decks -water fountains -man made elements on gardens -hut (wakaf) (students need to understand how to draw the technical detailings on small scale construction such as cross sections of drainage, hut, etc)

Examples of Hardscape

Softscape Refers to the botanical elements -trees -shrubs -decorations plants such as flower -flower beds. THE PURPOSE IS TO GIVE CHARACTER TO THE LANDSCAPE, CREATE AN AURA, AMBIENCE AND REFLECT THE SENSIBILITIES OF THE INHABITANTS

Softscape -Students need to learn the type of suitable trees (need to recognize plant species) to be incorporated in the design -Types of plants, trees, shrubs must be based on the ecological, climate, of the current site.

The consequences of poor planning landscape architecture -Security Problem -Drainage Blockade -Dead plants -Broken pavements -Muddy -Too much light -too hot -discomfort

The most important word for planning a project is just that planning. When designing a landscape, it is generally best to start with the basics. What is the exposure? Are any hardscapes (paved areas like streets and sidewalks) involved or when will they be constructed? What kind of plants do you want? Are they compatible with the site? Are the plants suggested hardy in your zone? What kind of soil do you have? Does the soil need to be amended? What does your soil need?

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