Landscape planning for urbanisation
All the world’s cities are growing - and the quality of urban design in the new areas is deeply depressing. In large measure the problem results from entrusting the design of each component to specialists - without any serious attention to design of the space between buildings (’the outdoor landscape’). Highway engineers design roads, builders and architects design houses and apartment blocks, manufacturers design industrial sheds. Then, at the end of the day, one might commission a gardener to green-up the space between buildings, with ghastly results. …

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Japanese Gardens
Japanese gardens are very important to the Japanese. All of the gardens are representations of nature. The purpose of these gardens in to capture nature is the utmost natural way, and do it with a touch of artistic feeling. The Japanese gardens, for the Japanese people, have an ancient history influenced by Shinto, Buddhist and Taoist philosophies. These philosphies are used in the creation of the Japanese Gardens so as to bring a spiritual sense to the gardens. The Buddhist influence makes the garden a quiet place, allowing people …

COMPUTING ‘By your technology shall they know you’
What is the primary graphic software for landscape architecture  The choice includes vector-CAD, solid-modeling, image-editing, animation, vector-GIS and raster-GIS. A true geek would learn all six types of programme - but this would leave little time to become expert in design.
Vector-CAD
CAD is probably the most widely used landscape graphic software at the present time. AutoCad, the market-leader in its field, originated as a programme for architectural draughting and has developed in many directions. There are bolt-on additions tailored for plumbing, circuit designers, …

Summary
Design Competition Objective
How can a city respond to the crisis of vacancy  Philadelphia, with over 40,000 vacant properties representing nearly 1,000 acres, has become one of the nation’s foremost examples of urban abandonment and extensive sprawl. The competition sponsors invite participants to suggest compelling ideas for Philadelphia s vacantland and imagine fantastic long-term solutions that inspire change and reshape urban and natural forms throughout the city.
Eligibility
The competition sponsors encourage entrants to work in teams, although individuals may also enter. For more information, see Eligibility.
Schedule
Wednesday September 7, 2005 Registration begins Friday …

Landscape Architecture News and Events
RHS Flower Shows . Reduced price tickets are available for RHS members to all RHS shows but tickets must be booked in advance. Click on the show links for further information. Members are not charged a booking fee for tickets purchased except for advanced tickets to the Malvern shows. RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff Venue: Bute Park, Cardiff Date: 2007 Time: 10am - 5.30pm Friday & Saturday; 10am - 4.30pm Sunday Following the success of the RHS Plant Roadshow in Bournemouth and Torquay as part of …

Pruning is a horticultural practice that alters the form and growth of a plant. Based on aesthetics and science, pruning can also be considered preventive maintenance. Many problems may be prevented by pruning correctly during formative years for a tree or shrub.
REASONS FOR PRUNING
Prune to promote plant health.
Remove dead or dying branches injured by disease, severe insect infestation, animals, storms, or other adverse mechanical damage.
Remove branches and branch stubs that rub together. Avoid topping trees. Removing large branches leaves stubs that can cause several health problems. It also destroys …

Eco-tourism focuses on local cultures, wilderness adventures, volunteering, personal growth and learning new ways to live on our vulnerable planet. It is typically defined as travel to destinations where the flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. Responsible ecotourism includes programs that minimize the adverse effects of traditional tourism on the natural environment, and enhance the cultural integrity of local people. Therefore, in addition to evaluating environmental and cultural factors, initiatives by hospitality providers to promote recycling, energy efficiency, water re-use, and the creation of economic opportunities …

A theory is a ’supposition or system of ideas explaining something’ Concise Oxford Dictionary.
A theory of landscape architecture should explain:
- the nature of the discipline
- how it should be practiced
Our webpage on landscape history concluded with a comment on the vast scope of the subject, as treated by Newton and Jellicoe. One might imagine that landscape architects have primary responsibility for laying out forests, fields, roads, towns, parks and gardens. Well, they do have an involvement with these tasks but, except in the case of public parks, it is a …

Atkin’s Architecture Group recently won the first prize award for an international design competition with this stunning entry. Set in a spectacular water filled quarry in Songjiang, China, the 400 bed resort hotel is uniquely constructed within the natural elements of the quarry.
Underwater public areas and guest rooms add to the uniqueness, but the resort also boasts cafes, restaurants and sporting facilities.
The lowest level runs with the aquatic theme by housing a luxurious swimming pool and an extreme sports center for activities such as rock climbing and bungee jumping which …

Founded in 1899, the American Society of Landscape Architects is the national professional association representing landscape architects. Beginning with 11 original members, ASLA has grown to more than 14,200 members and 48 chapters, representing all 50 states, US territories, and 42 countries around the world. ASLA promotes the landscape architecture profession and advances the practice through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship.
WHAT IS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE?
Landscape architecture encompasses the analysis, planning, design, management, and stewardship of the natural and built environments. Types of projects include: residential; parks and recreation; monuments; urban design; …

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The Parachute Pavilion: an Open Design Competition for Coney Island invites designers worldwide to generate innovative design proposals for a project that contributes to a 21st-century vision for Coney Island. In concert with the Coney Island Development Corporation’s (CIDC) planning initiatives, Van Alen Institute (VAI) is directing a competition for a project ambitious in program and design on a significant site in Coney Island’s amusement district, in the shadow of the famed Parachute Jump—an iconic reminder of Coney Island history that is now a …

European Landscape Convention Florence, 20.X.2000 - European Treaty Series - No. 176
Preamble
The member States of the Council of Europe signatory hereto,
Considering that the aim of the Council of Europe is to achieve a greater unity between its members for the purpose of safeguarding and realising the ideals and principles which are their common heritage, and that this aim is pursued in particular through agreements in the economic and social fields;
Concerned to achieve sustainable development based on a balanced and harmonious relationship between social needs, economic activity and the environment;
Noting that …

Simplicity is the essence of design. This is an objective that I have always tried to achieve in all of my previous residential, commercial, institutional and recreational projects. How a designer creatively combines plant material and other design components into a simple, unified scheme is always an exciting challenge.
In the landscape palette, the designer is dealing with living plants that are subject to a myriad of weather conditions, different soil types, insect and disease problems, and a host of other environmental and physical circumstances. The landscape artist must deal with …

It refers to Soil preparation, irrigation, plantings, and lighting. Whatever planting scheme you prefer: Mediterranean, tropical, formal, Japanese, or drought tolerant periscope, we want it to thrive so we don’t hold back on the appropriate fertilizers and amendments. The extra work we put into these areas of the installation will bring you many years of low maintenance enjoyment.

Lawn, Making The Lawn
The lawn acts as a canvas in making the garden with the house or some object as the main focal point. All other feature of the garden comes within …