PEM131E/ITU/2014-15
Course Objectives:
- To provide the concepts and types of landscape,
- To provide the main subjects and fields with its different scales of landscape architecture,
- To present the relationships of landscape architecture with other design disciplines and also related planning and engineering fields,
- To present the basic soft and hard materials of landscape architecture and their usages in landscape design,
- To provide the basic subjects and skills about land and topography.
Course Credits and Type: 2+0; compulsory
Attendance Requirement: %80
Class: 317
Assessment Criteria:
References:
Introduction to Landscape Design, J. L. Motloch, Wiley, 2001.
Detail in contemporary landscape architecture, V. McLeod, London : Laurence King, 2008
Residential Landscape Architecture, N. K. Booth, J.E. Hiss, Prentice Hall; 5 edition, 2007.
Landscape Architecture: A Manual of Environmetal Planning and Design, J.O. Simonds, electronic resource, New York ; London : McGraw-Hill, 2006
Landscape graphics : plan, section, and perspective drawing of landscape spaces, G.W. Reid,
New York, Watson-Guptill Publications, 2002.
Form and Fabric in Landscape Architecture: A Visual Introduction, C. Dee, Spon Press, 2001.
Basic Elements of Landscape Architectural Design, N. K. Booth, Prospect Heights, Ill. : Waveland,
1990
Contact: aycimbaskaya@gmail.com, room: 335 duygugokce@hotmail.com
, room:228
COURSE SCHEDULE
WEEK 1: 10.09.14
Off day
WEEK 2: 17.09.14
Introduction to Course
- Questionnaires
Landscape Concept
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- Landscape as a concept
- Progress of Landscape Architecture Profession
- Relation with Other Professions
UPLOADING QUESTIONNAIRES AND CURRICULUM VITAE TO NINOVA:
UPLOADING FIRST HOMEWORK’S TOPIC TO NINOVA: deadline 23. 09.14
WEEK 3: 24.09.14
Topography as a Natural Landscape Element
Topography Related Concepts
Expression of Landform
- Contour Lines
- Spot Elevations
- Hachures
- Value and Color
- Model
- Computer Graphics
- Ratio Method
- Percentage Method
Landform Types by Form
- Level Landform
- Convex Landform
- Ridge
- Concave Landform
- Valley
UPLOADING STUDENT PRESENTATIONS ON FAMOUS LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS TO NINOVA: deadline 30.09.14
WEEK 4: 01.10.14
- Student Presentations on famous landscape designers
UPLOADING CROSS SECTION HOMEWORK TO NINOVA: deadline 07.10.14
WEEK 5: 08.10.14
Studio Work for Slope Analysis and Grading
Room:214
WEEK 6: 15.10.14
Studio Work for Cross Sectioning and Slope Analysis
Room:214
WEEK 7: 22.10.14
Mid Term Exam (Theory + Sketch)
Room:214 UPLOADING MODEL PHOTOS TO NINOVA: deadline 28.10.14
WEEK 8: 29.10.14
Off day
WEEK 9: 05.11.14
Landscape Processes
Natural Processes
-Geologic Processes
-Soil Forming Processes
-Biologic Processes
Cultural Processes
- People
-Space
-Structural and Infrastructural Elements
Plant Material
-Visual Plant Characteristics
- Size
- Form
- Color
- Foliage Type
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- Texture
- Functions of Plants
- Various Uses of Plants UPLOADING HOMEWORKS ON SLOPE ANALYSIS AND GRADING TO NINOVA: deadline 11.11.14
WEEK 10: 12.11.14
Hard Landscape Elements:
Water Element
Plasticity
Motion
Sound
Slope
Reflectivity
Texture
Interaction with Temperature
Interaction with Wind
Interaction with Light
Functional Uses of Water
Irrigation
Climate Control
Sound Control
Recreation
Visual Uses of Water
Uses of Static Water
Uses of Dynamic Water
UPLOADING HOMEWORK TOPICS ON INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION PROJECTS TO NINOVA: deadline 18.11.14
WEEK 11: 19.11.14
Hard Landscape Elements:
Pavements
Pavement Materials
Uses of Pavements
Stairs and Ramps
Walls
UPLOADING ONE PAGE ARTICLE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION PROJECTS TO NINOVA: deadline 25.11.14
WEEK 12: 26.11.14
Hard Landscape Elements:
Urban Furnitures
International Associations pertinent to Landscape Architecture
UPLOADING STUDENT PRESENTATIONS ON INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION PROJECTS TO NINOVA: deadline 02.12.14
WEEK 13: 03.12.14
- Student Presentations on International Competition Projects
WEEK 14: 10.12.14
- Student Presentations on Portfolios
UPLOADING STUDENT PORTFOLIOS TO NINOVA: deadline 23.12.14
WEEK 15: 24.12.14
- Summary of the course
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