Course Description
Detailing of architectural and planting elements in the landscape with an emphasis on appropriate detailing for sustainability and longevity in urban contexts.
Athena Title
Applied Landscape Construction
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in LAND 4370S
Prerequisite
LAND 2320
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will be able to identify the primary building materials and methods used in designing the outdoor urban environment Students will be able to complete one case study that demonstrates appropriate scale, craft, aesthetics, environmental impact, and user needs. Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and understand urban outdoor spaces. Emphasis is on hardscape construction materials such as paving, walls, stairs, iron, fountains, and lighting. Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate design intent in a graphic language appropriate to the building trade.
Topical Outline
Paving Freestanding Walls Retaining Walls Steps Fountains Ironwork Urban Trees
Syllabus
Public CV