Site Engineering for Landscape Architects: Design and Layout

 

When planning landscaping projects, it’s important to understand that grading IS design. Grading and site design are two highly related and dependent processes, and to achieve an appropriate final project, both must be integrated at the outset of a project. A change in grade must be purposeful, whether for functional or aesthetic reasons. In this course, we will cover the role of site engineering in the aesthetic, perceptual, spatial, and environmental considerations of a design. We will examine the categories of aesthetics: geomorphic, architectonic, sculptural, and naturalistic. We'll explain the uses of four types of perception. We will also discuss methods and practices associated with developing the layout plan.

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