Course Goal
The
course aims to introduce the landscape enthusiast to the principles of
landscaping that leads to best practices in planning, designing, and proposing
effective landscape architecture.
Landscape architecture is a diverse profession. Besides traditional landscape design, tasks performed by landscape architects range from interior planting plan and wildlife habitat design to community planning and urban forestry. Landscape architecture considers elements from vegetation to street furniture. For the purpose of this guide, landscape architecture is defined as "the art and science of design for the human experience in the natural and man-made environment."
A professional landscape architect, qualified by education and experience, is concerned with arranging and preserving the environment to fulfill functional needs and quality of life desires of the user.
To achieve design excellence, the landscape architect must be an integral part of the design team. The training and education of a qualified landscape architect in planning, site analysis, site design, construction, and land management provides a unique perspective in project development and execution. Quality design is the conscientious application of each design profession in concert toward a common goal. Leave out any portion of the team and the entire effort suffers.
The Landscape Design Course is intended for the:
As the standard for expectations and requirements for landscape development
As a reference to the integral nature of landscape design in the facility development and planning process
As a definition of appropriate and desirable landscape development.
Quality landscape design contributes to attractive, safe, efficient, and maintainable landscapes. The designer must strive for sound, economical, functional, and aesthetic development. A well-designed installation will satisfy the user's needs, instill pride of ownership, and promote a unified visual image.
With continued emphasis on the environment, landscape development has gained increased significance in the everyday operation of the installation. Many environmental issues can be resolved through the application of landscape architecture principles.
The landscape architect typically addresses environmental issues such as storm water management, erosion control, wildlife habitat preservation, and restoration of damaged lands through proper design and implementation of water harvesting techniques, grading, wetlands design, and native species planting design.
With this in mind, the installation's landscape development program contributes to solving the problems of today and providing the foundation for the future by employing the tested solutions of yesterday and the innovative techniques of tomorrow.
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