Cross-listed as ARCH 600, PLAN 600, AR H 600. Emphasizes the roles of history and theory in contemporary landscape architectural design, and the relationship of landscape to architecture. L AR 601 Continued study in the applications of fundamental design principles with special emphasis on site interpretation and site structure. Project scale ranges from the lot, street, and block to the precinct. Combines fieldwork and lectures with design exercises, layering planted form vocabularies through each vegetative stratum.
Exercises range from schematic design studies to construction details and planting specifications.
Site Engineering Exploration of site engineering issues including hydrology, pond design, storm water management, site geometry, principles of statics and mechanics as related to landscape structures, and computer applications in site engineering. Includes design projects and case study analyses of built works used to explore the expressive design potential of materials along with technical concerns for performance and durability. Students pursuing an individual studio project must complete L AR 821 in the fall. Professional Practice Focuses on issues related to the practice of landscape architecture and architecture, including the social, cultural, and ideological issues which shape contemporary practice. Topics include professional ethics, business and legal aspects of the profession, project management, and the professional s relationship to the client and society.