Landscape Architecture Presentation

1. LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE
A field guide to
BY ASHLEY JACKSON

2. is the design of outdoor public areas,
landmarks, and structures to achieve
environmental, social-behavioral, or
aesthetic outcomes.
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE

3. SCOPE OF PROFESSION:
• Landscape design
• Site planning
• Stormwater management
• Environmental restoration
• Parks & recreation planning
• Visual resource management
• Green infrastructure planning
• Private residence landscaping

4. LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE?
How can we define

5. 1
Analyse the natural
elements of a site
WHAT DO
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTS DO?
2
Consider how the site
will be used
3
Assess existing
buildings, roads, water
features & utilities
4
Evaluate the project's
impact on the natural
environment & local
wildlife

6. The Basic Elements of
LANDSCAPE
DESIGN

7. LINE OF SIGHT
The line of sight is the viewer's eye
movement or flow being influenced by
the arrangement of plants & their
borders.
ELEMENT #3

8. HARDSCAPE
Refers to the heavier elements in
landscape design such as stones,
rocks, patios and driveways.
SOFTSCAPE
Refers to everything else, within the
landscape design scope such as soil,
plants, flowers and color schemes.

9. I DON'T DIVIDE ARCHITECTURE,
LANDSCAPE AND GARDENING;
TO ME THEY ARE ONE.
LUIS BARRAGAN

10. ashleyjackson@mail.com
www.ashleyjackson.com
202-555-0191
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