Institutional and commercial scale -- issues of design for commercial and industrial uses. May cover the spectrum from a site plan for an office complex to a marina. Issues of cost, client needs, program, and politics. Site planning -- introduction to concepts of site planning for housing developments. Students perform a detailed site assessment using methods learned in natural factors and previous studio on a 100-acre (+/-) site and apply them to development of a master plan.

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The varied aspects of running a small landscape contracting business.

Spaces/places in contextointroduction to design processes. The relationship of site context factors and design program to the formation of landscape spaces. A series of small problems such as: courtyard, plaza, small park, ceremonial space, each with a well defined program. Site visits and analysis, diagramming relationships between various activities, and developing an understanding of design processes.

Spaces/places in contextointroduction to design processes. The relationship of site context factors and design program to the formation of landscape spaces. A series of small problems such as: courtyard, plaza, small park, ceremonial space, each with a well defined program. Site visits and analysis, diagramming relationships between various activities, and developing an understanding of design processes.

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Introduction to materials used in landscape construction, their design potential and limitations. Design details and construction methods discussed.

Around the United States, there is a growing movement aimed at creating a sustainable food system. More than 20 million people are employed in the food system? from farm workers to servers. These jobs represent a large proportion of low wage work. In this context, this course examines the relationship between labor conditions and ?sustainable? food. The course tackles three broad topics. First, using a historical lens, we will examine the social structures that have shaped how food is produced in the United States.