Landscape Construction Methods and Materials

ARCH X 472.14A

Studies the basic materials and methods used in landscape architecture site construction with an emphasis on sustainable materials, construction practices, and detailing with materials.

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Fall
Hybrid (In-Person)
Starting at $950.00
As few as 12 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Understand professional design, construction, and practice standards regarding various construction materials and methods
  • Understand the role of the professional landscape architect in the production of construction documents, details, and specifications
  • Understand how landscape architects communicate graphically, with written specification, and contractually with clients and contractors.
  • Select materials appropriate to the intended use and join materials using innovative and traditional methods

About this course:

This course investigates the various materials used in building landscapes (masonry, concrete, wood, metal, water, and lighting). Their physical properties, characteristics, and applications in terms of function and aesthetics are also studied and evaluated. Students demonstrate knowledge and proper use of these materials in detailed exercises and drawings.
Prerequisites
ARCH X 493.6 AutoCAD 2, and ARCH X 472.12B Irrigation Practices and Water Conservation.

Fall 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
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Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Anna Mendiola
393660
Fee:
$950.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood , Long Beach , Remote Classroom
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Notes

Must be taken before or concurrently with X 472.14B Landscape Construction Drawing I.
No class meeting on November 15 and 22
Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 03, 2023
Course Requirements
Book: Time-Saver Standards Site Construction Details Manual by Nicholas Dines
©1998 McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 0070170398
Book: Site Design and Construction Detailing, 3rd Edition by Theodore D. Walker
©1991 Wiley
ISBN 047128906X
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Sep 27, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Oct 7, 2023
9:00AM PT - 4:00PM PT
Long Beach
Discussion
Sun Oct 8, 2023
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Long Beach
Lecture
Wed Oct 11, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 25, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 1, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 8, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Nov 18, 2023
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Wed Nov 29, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Dec 6, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Dec 13, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Landscape Architecture
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