2. Definition of Landscape
Landscape comprises the visible features
of an area of land, including the physical
elements of landforms such as (ice-
capped) mountains, hills, water bodies
and living elements of land cover.
4. Who is a landscape
architect?
A practitioner in the profession of
landscape architecture
Coordinate the arrangement of existing
and proposed land features and
structures.
Talk with clients, engineering personnel,
and architects about the overall
program.
5. Definition Of Landscaping
• THE ART AND PRACTICE OF DESIGNING THE
OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT.
• LANDSCAPING IS BOTH SCIENCE AND ART, AND
REQUIRES GOOD OBSERVATION AND DESIGN
SKILLS.
6. Landscape design is a process of developing
practical and pleasing outdoor living space.
Form Includes the Three-Dimensional Mass.
Horizontal and spreading
Rounded forms
Vase-shaped
Weeping forms
Pyramidal forms
7.
8. Stages involved in developing
landscape design
1. Brief
2. Concept
3. Analysis
4. Synthesis
5. Detail development
6. Construction
9. Brief
The initial description of the project
problem that defines parameters
within which designer will work.
It is represented initially to invite
bids for projects from design firms.
10. Concept
Provided a framework for
understanding each site in the
context of a progression,providing
cues for design.
11. Analysis
After inventoried the natural and
built features, begin to analyze
what to keep, what will remove,
what needs to be modified, and
what will be added.
12. Synthesis
Is the process of bringing analysis
and ideas together to create
design solutions for the problems
that are posed by the brief.
The design process supports this
synthesis by allowing numerous
possibilities to be tested.
13. Detail Development
This is the stage where designs are
finalized and the measured
drawings are produced.
14. Construction
Throughout this process, the
landscape architect remains in
contact with the design team and
the contractors.
15. Site Analysis
Shows all existing structures and features that impact the
landscape, e.g. the house, garage.
Bubble Plan
A simple drawing in which bubbles are used to
designate areas for specific purposes, e.g. dining
area, seating area.
Plot Plan
Overview of the entire landscape's features,
structures, layout and dimensions.
Types of Landscape Plans
16. Concept Images
Photo examples of features similar to those included
in the plot plan that will give you an idea of what
things will look like.
Renderings/Perspectives
A drawing or computer generated image that
shows the colours, texture, lighting, shading and
depth that will be present in the landscape.
Planting Plan
A labeled diagram that shows the quantities,
location, size, shape and colour of specific plants
to be used in the landscape.
17. Functions of Plants
Form walls, canopies or floor
Climate control.
Reduces light glare.
Help soften surrounding architecture
This design, employing plants and pavements,
emphasizes a functional and important entry
approach by directing traffic to the main entry.
