Design for Extreme Climates

3 credits · Graduate Programs

Investigates issues, design approaches and technical aspects related to landscape design in cold climate contexts. Explores design solutions to support year-round social vibrancy and environmental resilience in winter cities. Considers other extreme climate conditions, such as heat events, and how landscape approaches could mitigate. Further develops knowledge on climate-specific planting design, landscape materiality and water management. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Landscape Architecture 624 and 610 will not be allowed.