An approach to the understanding of the interrelationships of man, nature, culture, and technology and the resultant built environment. Each semester the course focuses on a distinct region, emphasizing local flora, fauna, and climactic considerations in relationship with native, imported and evolving culture.
Classes focus on design issues that integrate plant materials in built environment contexts.
The process of landscape decision-making selection and perceived human values over time are emphasized in group and individual projects. Concepts of growth management are explained. Issues and principles of site planning and their relationship to architecture. Class periods are devoted to lectures, as well as to discussion of readings and student presentations of projects and reports assigned. Lectures and visitors.