Studio: Landscape Design Project II

Code:

AP3004

Acronym:

AP3004

Level:

300

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Landscape Architecture

Instance: 2022/2023 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://biodiv.city
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Landscape Architecture

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:AP	32	Official Study Plan	3	-	9	84	243

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Create and detail the organization and design of outdoor proximity spaces (e.g. small parks, gardens, green squares and small scale green structures – up to 3 ha) according to principles of ecosystems’ services promotion, social inclusion and aesthetic quality improvement. This learning experience is expressed in drawings, models, texts and tables, in order to compile a simple detailed design project.

Learning outcomes and competences

Students develop skills in problem solving, organization, and design of small to medium scale outdoor space. This is presented through technical drawings in a diversity of communication supports at different scales. Students develop their work in written and designed sheets in the following themes: survey and analysis of the existing situation; organization and site layout; grading and water runoff: built structures; planting of trees, shrubs and groundcovers; irrigation, illumination and maintenance; construction details.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

-

Program

1. Organization and design of outer space: form, function, ecology and environment, social inclusion and aesthetic landscape quality (unity, diversity and harmony).


2. Grading and natural water runoff: guiding principles, form and sizing.


3. Paths and built structures: guiding principles, form and sizing.


4. Planting of trees, shrubs and groundcovers: guiding principles, form and sizing.


5. Irrigation and draining typologies: guiding principles, form and sizing.


6. Outdoor illumination typologies: guiding principles, form and sizing.


7. Management and maintenance of the green structure: guiding principles, form and sizing.

Mandatory literature

McLeod Virginia; Detail in contemporary landscape architecture. ISBN: 978-1-78067-023-2
Robinson Nick 1954-; The planting design handbook. ISBN: 978-0-7546-7716-1
Strom Steven; Site engineering for landscape architects. ISBN: 978-1-118-09086-2

Complementary Bibliography

Reid Grant W.; From concept to form in landscape design. ISBN: 978-0-471-28509-0
Zimmermann, A; Constructing Landscape, 2nd, Revised Edition, Birkhauser, 2011. ISBN: 978-3-0346-0720-9

Teaching methods and learning activities

1. Theory classes: lectures for critical reflection and debate


2. Fieldtrips: Analysis and interpretation of outdoor space and identification of the main aspects that define the program of a site design


3. Practical classes: learning occurs by combining theoretical concepts with the production of technical drawings and 3d models; organization and design of outdoor spaces

Software

Autodesk Civil 3D
Autodesk AutoCAD
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Sketchup

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	100,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

1. Eligibility: Students must attend all the assessment sessions and fieldtrips


2. Required contents: Existing situation plan; Preliminary works; Grading and natural drainage; Built structures; Planting plans, Shrubs and Groundcover; digital terrain surfaces; Irrigation plan; Master plan; Illumination plan; Construction detailing; Maintenance plan; Project description; Quantification; Budget and Technical description; 4K 16:9 Poster; Digital model and visual simulations; Project detailing folder

Calculation formula of final grade

Final grade = grade of the proximity outdoor space design proeject (100%)

Examinations or Special Assignments

-

Internship work/project

-

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

-

Classification improvement

-

Observations

-