Landscape Visualization Technologies
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Landscape Architecture |
Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S
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 |
2 |
- |
6 |
56 |
162 |
Teaching language
Portuguese and english
Objectives
In this curricular unit it is intended that students acquire the ability to develop a landscape architecture project using advanced three-dimensional modeling tools, especially in terms of terrain modeling and vegetation design. The course also intends to provide students with communication tools for the project, such as: simulations, diagrams, panels.
Learning outcomes and competences
The skills to be acquired include:
a. Ability to develop a landscape architecture project on advanced three-dimensional supports, with a special focus on photorealistic rendering and real-time rendering
b. Digital terrain modeling: surface production, profiles and earthwork calculations
c. The planting design supported by technologies (growth, seasonality, deciduous/evergreen)
d. Ability to communicate a landscape architecture design proposal on communicative media: panels, competition books, diagrams, videos
The aim is to explore techniques, skills and workflows that take advantage of the potential of visualization as part of the design process.
Working method
Presencial
Program
1. Communication and representation in Landscape Architecture
2. The development of the digital terrain modeling project
3. The planting design supported by digital supports
4. Advanced real-time rendering and virtual reality applied to the design
5. Photorealistic simulations and explanatory diagrams of the design
6. The instruction of a tender process: panels, tender books, explanatory videos of the design
Mandatory literature
Nadia Amoroso; Representing landscapes: digital, Routledge, 2015. ISBN: 9781138778382
Paul Cureton; Strategies for landscape representation: digital and analogue techniques, Routledge, 2017. ISBN: 9781138940987
Trudi Entwistle & Edwin Knighton ; Visual Communication for Landscape Architecture (Basics Landscape Architecture), Fairchild Books, 2013. ISBN: 978-2940496013
Peter Petschek; Grading: BIM. landscapingSMART. 3D-Machine Control Systems. Stormwater Management, Birkhäuser, 2019. ISBN: 978-3035619560
Complementary Bibliography
Stephen Ervin; Landscape modelling: Digital Techniques for Landscape Visualization, McGraw-Hill Professional, 2001. ISBN: 978-0071357456
Daniel Tal; Google Sketchup for site design: a guide to modeling site plans, terrain and architecture, Wiley, 2016. ISBN: 978-1118985076
Marc Treib; Representing landscape architecture, Taylor & Francis, 2007. ISBN: 978-0415700436
Jillian Walliss, Heike Rahmann; Landscape Architecture and Digital Technologies: Re-conceptualising design and making, Routledge, 2016. ISBN: 9780415745857
Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical classes will present concepts, principles and methodologies related to the possibilities of using and developing information technologies in the field of landscape architecture, including moments of discussion and debate. The practical classes will focus on technical issues, explored on the form of practical work, case studies developed using the tools and methodologies presented. In this course, students will acquire skills in two-dimensional and three-dimensional digital software such as Trimble Sketchup, enscape, Autodesk Civil 3D and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign). The assessment will be carried out on the basis of practical work (100% of the final grade).
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign
Twinmotion
Sketchup
AutoCAD
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 |
106,00 |
Frequência das aulas |
56,00 |
Total: |
162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
Attendance in 2/3 classes.
Calculation formula of final grade
Evaluation:
- Component 1 (20%): Creation of a 3D model.
- Component 2 (40%): General plans, simulations, sections, diagrams, panels and design booklets.
- Component 3 (40%): 4D model, realistic in virtual reality supports).