Landscape Design 5: Planting Design

ARCH X 472.5

Ecological and cultural contexts are examined as determinants for using plants in design.

What you can learn.

Reinforce understanding of the essential role of plants in providing environmental services as well human comfort
Increase the depth of biophilia fundamental to an effective landscape
Understand and manage the conflicts between land stewardship, appearance, cost, maintainability, and the public’s health, safety, and welfare
Effectively explain design concepts through written narrative, graphics, and oral presentation
Create a high-quality planting design presentation for your portfolio

About this course:

In this course, plants and plant groups are studied as basic design elements in the landscape. Instruction emphasizes the arrangement of plant materials for defining, sequencing, and articulating space. Ecological and cultural contexts are examined as determinants for sharply focused design concepts.

Prerequisites

ARCH X 472.9 Landscape Design 4: Site Analysis and two courses from the Plant Materials series (ARCH X 472.8A-B).