Courses
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Studies in Landscape Representation II
A sequel to the course, Studies in Landscape Representation I, this course focuses on drawing as a mode of design inquiry. A series of exercises…
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Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design
A sequel to the course Fundamentals of Computer Aided Design I, this course focuses specifically on intermediate concepts of geometric modeling specific to the discipline…
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Advanced Drawing
DISEGNO=DISEGNO DESSEIN=DESSINIn Italian and French, drawing and design are the same word. This course concentrates on drawing as a design tool, from the initial stages…
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Theories and Practices of Contemporary Landscape Architecture 1950-2000
Practice, according to Garrett Eckbo, is \”knowing how to do something; theory is knowing why.\” This course will explore the \”know why\” of landscape architecture…
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History of Modern Gardens and Public Landscapes: 1800 to present
4317 History of Modern Gardens and Public Landscapes: 1800 to 1938This survey lecture course presents the history of landscape design in Europe and North America…
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Fundamentals of Landscape Technology
As the continuation of GSD6104, the course will review techniques and codes for grading such landscape interventions as terraces, stairs, ramps, walls, and landscape on…
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Landscape Technology
This course covers the theories, processes and tools of landscape technology as they inform the physical production of designed landscapes. The course examines the materials…
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Plants in Design I
INTRODUCTION:This course investigates plants as an essential medium of landscape design. Through lectures, readings, exercises, and field trips, the student builds a knowledge base of…
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Plants in Design II
Course Description:This course is devoted to understanding basic biological principals and horticultural practices that affect the growth of plants in the human landscape and determine…
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Siteworks
This course covers the application of landscape tools and techniques in the work of site design and planning. The course will focus on the engineering…
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Soil in Landscape Design
URBAN SOILS AND PLANTING Department of landscape ArchitectureLecture/Workshop4 unitsInstructorJames UrbanThis course will cover the fundamentals of natural and human influenced soils and the effect of…