Landscape Architecture: The Art and Science of Placemaking II

3 units

This course focuses on the cultural, environmental, scientific, and technical aspects of ecological planting design. Students will gain an understanding of plants in a biologic, ephemeral, and sensory manner to inform their design project for the MECC grounds. This 2-part course series will offer several guest lecturers and research projects/readings to allow students to explore various design typologies, theories, and sustainable land use options. This course builds on the material covered in Landscape Architecture: The Art and Science of Placemaking I.