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Landscape Architecture Lecture 1

This document provides an introduction to landscape architecture. It defines key terms like landscape, landscaping, and landscape architecture. It describes the main components of landscape architecture as hardscape and softscape. It outlines the role of a landscape architect in areas like urban regeneration, site planning, and providing sustainable communities. Finally, it discusses the importance of landscape in encouraging outdoor activity, promoting health, and fostering sustainable practices.

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Landscape Architecture Lecture 1

This document provides an introduction to landscape architecture. It defines key terms like landscape, landscaping, and landscape architecture. It describes the main components of landscape architecture as hardscape and softscape. It outlines the role of a landscape architect in areas like urban regeneration, site planning, and providing sustainable communities. Finally, it discusses the importance of landscape in encouraging outdoor activity, promoting health, and fostering sustainable practices.

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LECTURE 1

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
INTRODUCTION

COURSE INSTRUCTOR: AR.FATIMA SHER


QUESTIONS

 What is a Landscape?
 What is Landscaping?
 What is Landscape Architecture?
 What is Role of Landscape Designer?
 Benefits of Landscape
Landscape
LANDSCAPE
• An expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view.

• A landscape is a natural environment that can be designed by


nature as well as by people.

• Landscape includes man-made and natural landforms.

• It is everywhere and anywhere outdoors.

Landscape can be considered a living sculpture


Landscaping
• The art of landscaping is
purposefully changing the natural
features that exist outdoors.

• It is an activity that modifies the


visible features of an area of land.

• Landscaping involves the process of


making a piece of land attractive by:
 Altering the existing design
 Adding ornamental features
 Planting trees, shrubs etc.
 Providing various amenities
 Creating privacy, comfort, beauty
and ease of maintenance.
• In the 18th century England, landscaping was considered as
form of art equal to painting, literatures, music etc. it was
considered a form of artistic expression.

• Landscaping involves shaping and managing the physical world


and the natural systems we inhabit.

• All the living things are independent and in landscaping they


all come together.
Landscape Architecture
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Landscape Architecture is the
art and science of designing
outdoor spaces.

 The art provides a vision for a landscape using drawings, models,


computer imaging and text. The elements of design are used to
create these images.

 The science includes an understanding of natural systems including


geology, soils, plants, topography, hydrology, climate and ecology.

 It also includes knowledge of structures and how they are built such
as roads, walls, paving, bridges and even occasional buildings.
• Landscape architecture provides context for everything that is
built.

• Context can be either social, cultural, environmental and


historical among other considerations.

• Land designed for public has a different type of personality than


land intended for private use.

• In landscape architecture such spaces are designed that are


environmentally, socially and aesthetically pleasing.
MAIN COMPONENTS OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
• The two main components that make up the landscape are known as hardscape
and softscape.

• Hardscape and softscape are the complete opposites of each other, yet both are
necessary to make a landscape fully functional.

HARDSCAPE

• Hardscape can be thought of as hard,


sometimes movable, parts of the
landscape, like gravel, paving, and stones.
• They are inanimate objects.
• Hardscape is solid and unchanging.
• Other examples of hardscape include
retaining walls, pavers for paths or patios,
outdoor kitchens, water features, gazebos,
decks, and driveways.
• It can be natural, like stone, or
manmade, like an outdoor structure.
MAIN COMPONENTS OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

SOFTSCAPE

• Consider these the living, growing


components of the landscape. These might
include flowers, trees, shrubs, ground
covers, etc.
• These change and evolve constantly, as they
grow and adapt to climate and other
conditions. Are softer to the touch, quite
literally.
Role of Landscape Architect
ROLE OF A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

• The work of landscape architects is all around us in the form and function of the
land.

• The landscape architects face the shape of the earth across cities, towns and
countryside.

• Landscape architect designs green spaces, conserve them, and prevent their
shrinkage so that they can add to the Quality Of Life.

• For this reason, landscape designers use a design process that systematically
considers all aspects of the land, the environment, the growing plants, and the needs
of the user to ensure a visually pleasing, functional, and ecologically healthy design.
ROLE OF A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
• Landscape designers work on a canvas that is always changing as the
 Plants grow
 Environmental conditions change
 People use the space
ROLE OF A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Landscape architects are playing an increasingly important role in solving
the great issues of our day, such as dealing with climate change and
providing sustainable communities.
A landscape architect contributes in:
 Urban regeneration
 Site/Master planning
 Urban planning
 Restoration of a certain land area
 Parks and recreation planning
 Green infrastructure planning
 Private or residential master planning and design
Fresh Kill Lifescape Project. A 2,200
acre land in Staten Island,
NewYork.
A half century old NewYork
garbage was converted to a public
park for people and wildlife . A
2,200 acre land.
LANDSCAPE ART

• The depiction in art of landscapes and natural scenery.

• The composition might have a wide view and elements arranged


into a coherent picture.
IMPORTANCE OF LANDSCAPE

• Encourages physical outdoor activity and is an antidote to


stress.
• Can promote active lifestyle.
• •Provides chances for social interaction.
• Provide sense of belonging to a certain area.
• Give a distinct natural or cultural identity to an area.
• Offer opportunities to foster sustainable practices.

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