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    DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

    UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB, LAHORE.


    BACHELORS OF ARCHITECTURE (B. ARCH)
    5 YEARS PROGRAM
    COURSE OUTLINE

    Course Title Landscape Architecture

    Course Code ARCH-371

    Credit Hours 2

    Semester 6th Semester / Spring

    Prerequisites NA

    Tutor -

    Student Advising -

    Contact -

    _________________ _________________
    Teacher Signature Chairman Signature

    Course Outline: Landscape Architecture


    Course introduction
    This course amalgamates advanced landscape architectural design with architectural planning. It
    aims to introduce collective practical approaches in Landscape design and planning and their
    implementation. Keeping in view the issue of sustainability, this course also focuses onregional
    land development and foster landscape practices that reduce environmental impact and promote
    sustainability.
    Learning Objective:
    This course will introduce the students to the fundamentals of landscape architecture and main
    principles of landscape design. The students will learn the history of landscape architecture,
    landscape perception and studies of landscape types in diversified contexts, represtented on the
    work of various landscape architects. Through class discussions and interactions, the students
    will develop skills in critical thinking. They will demonstrate their skills in using the main
    concepts and methods that enhance the landscape design process; analysis of the visual
    characteristics, spatial structure and organization of landscape and planting design, to be able to
    design a conceptual design project.
    Outcome
    Upon the successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:
    • Have skills to create balance between economic realities and modern landscape design
    requirements
    • Understand the issue of sustainability and evaluate and devise sustainable initiatives for
    an efficient landscape design
    • Aware of regional preferences in landscape architecture
    Evaluate landscape options for a variety of situations.
    Learning Methodology:
    • Lectures as provided in the schedule of the semester activities
    • Study of Archival Material and recommended books
    • Guest Lectures as per requirement
    • Presentation on allocated topics
    Grade Evaluation Criteria
    Following, is the criteria for the distribution of marks to evaluate final grade in a semester.
    Marks Evaluation Marks in percentage
    Sessional (Assignments, Quizzes, Presentations) 30
    Mid Term 30
    Final examination 40

    Course Outline: Landscape Architecture


    Total 100

    Content

    Unit 1 Introduction to the Course

    Unit 2 Elements of Landscape Architecture

    Unit 3 Nature and Landscape

    Unit 4 Climate Land and Water

    Unit 5 Student Presentation

    Unit 6 Vegetation

    Unit 7 Origins of Gardens from Royal Gardens to Modern Parks

    Unit 8 Islami Gardens

    Unit 9 Mid Term Exam

    Unit 10 Medieval Europe and Colonial Gardens

    Unit 11 Design Project (Topography)

    Unit 12 Design Project Discussion

    Unit 13 Guest Lecture

    Unit 14 Design Project Discussion

    Unit 15 Guest Lecture

    Unit 16 Design Project Discussion

    Unit 17 Initial Presentation

    Unit 18 Final Exam

    Recommended • Landscape Architecture; A manual of environmental planning

    Course Outline: Landscape Architecture


    Books/References and Design by John Ormsbee Simonds

    • Fundamentals of Landscape Architecture by Tim Waterman

    • Form and Fabric in Landscape Architecture by Catherine Dee

    • Elements of Visual Design in Landscape by Simon Bell

    • Theory in Landscape Architecture by Simon Swaffield

    • Landscape Architecture by John Ormsbee Simonds

    • Flora by Sean Hogan

    • Planning at the landscape scale by Paul Selman

    • Landcape Construction by David Sauter

    • On Site Landscape Architecture Europe by LAE Foundation

    • Hardcaping by Haig Seferian

    Course Outline: Landscape Architecture

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