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 Analysis Shows 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 Plan Overview 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/PerspectivesA 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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