Landscape Architecture Planning

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the historical evolution, core principles, and professional scope of landscape architecture as a multidisciplinary practice.
• 2 Understand systematic site analysis methods including physical, biological, and cultural inventory techniques.
• 3 Apply design principles of composition, spatial organization, and human experience to create cohesive landscape plans.
• 4 Analyze environmental systems and integrate sustainability strategies such as climate-responsive planning and habitat conservation.
• 5 Develop proficiency in hardscape materials, grading, construction detailing, and sustainable material selection.
• 6 Explore planting design fundamentals including plant selection, horticultural requirements, and seasonal dynamics.
• 7 Design water management systems for stormwater control, irrigation efficiency, and water-sensitive urban design.
• 8 Plan landscapes at the urban scale through community engagement, zoning integration, and public realm design.
• 9 Understand professional practice elements: contracts, project management, regulatory compliance, and ethics.
• 10 Apply advanced concepts in green infrastructure, climate adaptation, and emerging technologies like GIS and BIM.