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History of the Designed Landscape

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ARCH X 472.6A

Covering the evolution of the designed and human-built landscape, students study how designed exterior spaces are informed by cultural ideas, landform, structures, infrastructure, and the existing natural environment.

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Typically Available
Summer
Duration
As few as 12 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Hybrid
Cost
Starting at $1,069.00

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What you can learn.

Learn and understand design precedents over time and across Western culture to inform future design decisions
Develop a basic vocabulary of terms specific to landscape architecture and design
Understand the impact of history and inform decisions as to the appropriateness of design strategies and solutions in relation to historic context

About This Course

The Landscape Architecture Program's history course comprises the study of the evolution of landscape design through Western civilization. Lectures cover the outstanding examples of landscape garden design and their relationships to art and architecture, as well as the philosophical, social, political, and historical forces that influenced the designed environment. Instruction includes extensive visual materials.

Summer 2026 Schedule

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Tuesday 7:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
Nicole Volpe
REG#
408238
Fee:
$1,069.00
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Notes

This hybrid course is comprised of Online (asynchronous) and Live Online (Zoom) instruction.
Live-online meetings: Tuesday June 23; July 28
No class meeting August 4.
International Students: This hybrid section is not considered in person for immigration purposes.
Materials Required. Internet access required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Illustrated History of Landscape Design by Chip Sullivan
ISBN 978-0470289334
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Lecture
Tue Jun 23, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Tue Jul 28, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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Whether you want to design a national park, or a modest, water-efficient backyard, landscape architecture can give you the skills and abilities to change the places you live, work, and play for the better. The profession of landscape architecture is a multidisciplinary field that weaves together design, environmental systems, sustainability, construction knowledge—as well as land and water conservation—to influence place making, and to create designed outdoor living spaces.

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