Introduction to drawing

Topic :

Landscape architecture

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.

Landscape Architecture

Landscape architecture is the design

of outdoor public areas, landmarks,

and structures to achieve

environmental, social-behavioral, or

aesthetic outcomes.

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.

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.

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

Stages involved in developing

landscape design

1. Brief

2. Concept

3. Analysis

4. Synthesis

5. Detail development

6. Construction

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.

Concept

Provided a framework for

understanding each site in the

context of a progression,providing

cues for design.

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.

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.

Detail Development

This is the stage where designs are

finalized and the measured

drawings are produced.

Construction

Throughout this process, the

landscape architect remains in

contact with the design team and

the contractors.

Site AnalysisShows 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 PlanOverview of the entire landscape's features,

structures, layout and dimensions.

Types of Landscape Plans

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.

Functions of PlantsForm 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.

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