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Landscape Architecture Site Design Studio

You will build upon various skills and knowledge gained in previous courses, and collaboratively create public outdoor spaces that not only integrate green infrastructure but are equitable and accessible to all. Focus will be placed on exploring each step of the planning and design process to achieve these goals. (This… Read More

Landscape Architecture Site Design Studio

You will build upon various skills and knowledge gained in previous courses, and collaboratively create public outdoor spaces that not only integrate green infrastructure but are equitable and accessible to all. Focus will be placed on exploring each step of the planning and design process to achieve these goals. (This… Read More

Professional Practices

Landscape architecture is a business. By reviewing case studies, you’ll learn specific business principles that lead to a successful and profitable professional practice. You’ll also learn about the important process of becoming a licensed professional. Read More

Historical Precedents of Landscape Architecture

Human history is recorded in the landscape. You’ll explore the factors that have converged at various points in time to create the iconic landscape spaces and traditions that continue to influence the profession today.

Professional Practice for Landscape Architecture

Get the professional business skills and knowledge necessary to be a successful and licensed landscape architect. You’ll learn how professional ethics, insurance, legalities, and contractual arrangements impact the design and construction process.

Site Inventory and Analysis

This course focuses on the process of conducting site inventories and site analyses that generate relevant and effective site plans and master plans which will guide subsequent design decisions. Information gained through observing and analyzing any site will result in planning and design decisions that truly reflect its unique nature. Read More

Drawing as Process

Communicating ideas through accurate plans, sections, elevations and other drawings is a fundamental skill for any designer. Students will develop strong foundations in mechanical and freehand drawing by applying professional graphic conventions to a variety of projects. Connecting information on 2D drawings to 3D spaces will be developed.

Advanced Landscape Graphics

Landscape architects use digital renderings to communicate with everyone involved in a project. You’ll learn to use the same state-of-the-art modeling and rendering software that the pros use to explore and communicate ideas at any scale. (This course is cross-listed with LAN 323.)

Landscape Drawing and Drafting

Communicating ideas through accurate plans, sections, elevations and other drawings is a fundamental skill for any designer. Students will develop strong foundations in mechanical and freehand drawing by applying professional graphic conventions to a variety of projects. Connecting information on 2D drawings to 3D spaces will be developed.

Computer Aided Drafting for Landscape Architecture

You’ll use your newly acquired hand drafting skills to digitally draft plans, sections, and elevations. Learn to use the same software that today’s design professionals use to produce drawings that are legible, accurate, and well organized.