An important field study course for landscape architects, planners, architects, historians, and other professionals interested in the cultural landscape: this course will introduce students to a hands-on exploration of the identification, understanding, documentation and policy implications of cultural landscapes in a real-world international setting. The focus for this course will be on the interaction of designed and vernacular spaces as the principal expression of cultural landscape.
Models of professional office structure, including management, organization, and economics for private, public, and academic practice. Covers ethics, compensation, contracts, specifications, and business plan preparation.
Survey of research issues and methods in landscape architecture and planning. Designed to assist students preparing their research for master's theses and projects. Includes selecting a topic for this research, synthesizing the pertinent literature, developing research questions and selecting a faculty advisor.
Design of site structures and required details focusing on stability, durability, and environmental compatibility. Emphasis on statics and strength of materials of site structures. Includes sizing of water retention and detention structures.
Design of site structures and required details focusing on stability, durability, and environmental compatibility. Emphasis on statics and strength of materials of site structures. Includes sizing of water retention and detention structures.