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Planting Design

Plants create space, drama and visual interest in the landscape throughout the seasons. Learn how to select the right plant to achieve the desired effect. You’ll apply your drafting and rendering skills to present planting plans and planting details.

Thesis Development

In this course, students will continue to research and develop detailed site analyses, articulate concepts, and produce refined design interpretations of the evolving concepts for their final thesis project. Students will document their process in a weekly Directed Study Process Journal, verbal presentations, and final presentation.

Landscape Architecture Public Spaces 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

Natural Systems in the Landscape

How do natural systems influence design decisions? While developing a deep understanding of natural systems, you’ll explore landscapes in your region to learn how to develop strategies for mapping and recording soil types, geological forms, watersheds, and other natural features. (This course is cross-listed with LAN 115.)

Landscape Architectural Construction Documents

Learn what it takes to put together an accurate set of construction documents. You’ll create plans, details, schedules and specifications to communicate your design intent and provide the detailed information required to permit, build and install a project. Strategies for sustainable construction and installation will be emphasized. (This course is… Read More

Landscape Architectural Construction Documents

Learn what it takes to put together an accurate set of construction documents. You’ll create plans, details, schedules and specifications to communicate your design intent and provide the detailed information required to permit, build and install a project. Strategies for sustainable construction and installation will be emphasized. (This course is… Read More

Digital Graphics for Landscape Architecture

You’ll learn to digitally draft plans, sections, elevations, axonometrics and renderings. You’ll become proficient in the same software that today’s design professionals use to produce legible, accurate, and well organized digital documents.

Natural Systems in the Landscape

How do natural systems influence design decisions? While developing a deep understanding of natural systems, you’ll explore landscapes in your region to learn how to develop strategies for mapping and recording soil types, geological forms, watersheds, and other natural features. (This course is cross-listed with LA 115.)

Survey of Landscape Architecture

Today’s landscape architect is a dynamic, passionate professional. You’ll gain a brief history of the profession and focus on the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of landscape architecture in the 21st century. (This course is cross-listed with LAN 117.)

Site Engineering

This course focuses on strategies and calculations for controlling stormwater. Students will create accurate grading plans and models in a variety of scales to test their designs. Students will be challenged to incorporate both functionality and aesthetics. Topics will include stormwater calculations, innovative sustainable technologies, road alignments and construction details. Read More