Residential Landscape Design and Construction

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces a systematic process for developing residential landscape designs. Emphasis is placed upon maximizing the usefulness of the property and developing it in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. Grade changes, on-site storm water management, and the engineering use of plants in design is included. Students work with a residential design client from the development of the design brief to the final presentation. Studio exercises will utilize the computer as a design tool as well as manual graphic techniques. PREREQUISITES: HORT 2013.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Lab