This is a presentation from a series related to course LA181 named "Introduction to Environmental Design", Faculty of Environmental Design, King Abdulaziz University.

1. Professions of the
Faculty of Environmental Design
(King Abdul-aziz University
(Lesson 4 - Part 1: Architecture and Landscape Architecture)
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2. Archite
cture
(‫ــــارة‬‫م‬‫ــــ‬‫ع‬‫)ال‬
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3. Architecture
Architecture is the art and science of designing and
constructing buildings and their interior spaces.
(Definition)
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4. Architecture
• Eridu - Sumerian civilization
in Mesopotamia
(5000 BC - 4000 BC)
(Definition)
• Saqqara (2650 BC)
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5. Sport Buildings
Homes
Residential Projects
Universities
Shopping Centers
Schools
Resorts
Recreation Areas
and much more…
Architecture
(Types of Projects)
Hospitals
Skyscrapers
Religious Buildings
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6. Architecture
From: Single Room/space … To: large buildings, skyscrapers, hospitals, airports …
(Scales of Work)
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7. Architecture
 The earliest written work on the subject of architecture is
De architectura, by the Roman architect Vitruvius in the
early 1st century CE.
 According to Vitruvius, a good building should satisfy the
three principles:
- Durability - it should stand up robustly and remain in
good condition.
- Utility - it should be useful and function well for the
people using it.
- Beauty - it should delight people and raise their spirits.
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8. Architecture
(Clients type/communication)
Types of Clients:
-Private Sector
-Public Sector (third-party-users)
-Who approach first?
-Understanding and healthy relations
 Private Sector:
- Landscape Architecture firms…
- Architecture firms…
- Engineering & Construction firms…
- Investment & Development firms,
- Consultation firms
- Planning firms.
- Research Centers.
 Public Sectors:
- Ministries…
- Municipalities…
- Transportation…
- Environmental…
- Planning…
- Educational…
- Research Centers…
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9. Some Needed Basic Skills:
-Appreciating engineering sciences
- Ideas conceptualization and realization
- Communication skills
- Graphical: (Free-hand & Computer)
- Verbal
Architecture
(Needed Skills)
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10. Architecture
Some architectural works are perceived as cultural symbols
and works of art.
Pyramids, Egypt
Coliseum,
Italy
Eiffel Tower, France
Pisa, Italy
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11. Architecture
- Short Video Clips :
Green Ninga
Green Buildings
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Architecture Program
( in FED at KAU)

13. Landscape
Architecture
(‫ــة‬‫ئ‬‫ـــ‬‫ي‬‫ـــ‬‫ب‬‫ل‬‫ا‬ ‫ــــارة‬‫م‬‫ــــ‬‫ع‬)
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14. Landscape architecture (LA) is the art and science of
planning, designing, constructing and managing
outdoor spaces (Built and natural) at different scales.
(Definition)
Landscape Architecture
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15. Landscape architects enhance the
quality of our lives by adding
beauty & functionality to the
environment…
Landscape Architecture
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16. Landscape Architecture
Brief History:
• 1863 – Birth year of LA profession by
Olmosted and Vaux
• 1900 – First academic program of LA
worldwide
• 1976 – First academic program of LA
in the Arabic world was in KAU,
Saudi Arabia.
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17. Parks
Playgrounds
Residential Projects
University Campuses
Shopping Centers
Sport Clubs
Resorts
Recreation Areas
and much more…Trails and Bike Paths
Landscape Architecture
(Types of Projects)
Plazas
Highways
Pedestrian areas
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18. Large:
LANDSCAPE
PLANNING
- Urban Open Space
System
- Transportation
- Impact Analysis
- Reclamation
- Conservation
- National Parks
- Etc…
Medium:
SITE
PLANNING
- Coastal Areas
- Campuses
- Parks
- Complexes
- Grading
-Shopping Centers
- Business Centers
- Etc…
Small:
SITE DESIGNING &
CONSTRUCTION DETAILING
- Roads
- Parking
- Playgrounds
- Picnic & Campgrounds
- Small structures
- Paving
- Planting
- Lighting
-Etc…
(Scales of Work)
Landscape Architecture
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19. EXAMPLE: Large Scale> LANDSCAPE PLANNING > Transportation
Suitability
Analysis
Categories:
- Flora
- Fauna
- Geology
- Topography
- Soil
- Hydrology
- Climate
- Land use
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20. EXAMPLE: Medium Scale> SITE PLANNING > Residential Complex
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21. EXAMPLE: Small Scale> SITE DESIGNING > Spaces around buildings
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22. EXAMPLE: Small Scale> CONSTRUCTION DETAILING
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23. Landscape Architecture
(Clients type/communication)
Types of Clients:
-Private Sector
-Public Sector (third-party-users)
-Who approach first?
-Understanding and healthy relations
 Private Sector:
- Landscape Architecture firms…
- Architecture firms…
- Engineering & Construction firms…
- Investment & Development firms,
- Consultation firms
- Planning firms.
- Research Centers.
 Public Sectors:
- Ministries…
- Municipalities…
- Transportation…
- Environmental…
- Planning…
- Educational…
- Research Centers…
Prepared by Dr. Farouk Daghistani

24. Some Needed Basic Skills:
-Appreciating nature…
-Understanding environmental issues in design/planning
- Appreciating engineering and environmental sciences
- Ideas conceptualization and realization
- Communication skills
- Graphical: (Free-hand & Computer)
- Verbal
(Needed Skills)
Landscape Architecture
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Landscape Architecture
Program
( in FED at KAU)