Course Language:
İngilizce
Course Objectives:
Obtain a basic knowledge of landscape structures, their construction techniques, designer processes and develop an understanding of the current technology available to landscape architects.
Course Content:
Construction techniques of specific structures built with landscape construction materials. Specific structures include pavements, decks, stairs & ramps, walls, retaining walls, fences, urban furniture, water features and shade structures.
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Seminar, 5: Project, 6: Team Work, 7: Excursion
Course Evaluation Methods:
A: Testing, B: Jury, C: Homework, D: Quiz
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Understand the general landscape construction process | 1, 6 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 | A, C |
| 2) Design the vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems and associated elements | 1, 5, 6 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 | A, C |
| 3) Implement the construction techniques for different garden features; walls, lighting fixtures and water features. | 3, 5, 6 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 | A, C |
| 4) Implement the construction techniques for different garden features; street furniture, playgrounds, roof gardens and vertical gardens. | 9, 5, 6 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 | A, C |
| 5) Integrate the theoretical information and practical design | 1, 3, 4, 9 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 | A, C |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction To The Course | |
| 2 | Design Detailing, Design and Construction For Landscape Structures, Spatial Standards | |
| 3 | Design & Application Details: Pedestrian Circulation | |
| 4 | Design & Application Details: Bicycle Circulation | |
| 5 | Design & Application Details: Vehicular Circulation and Car Parks | |
| 6 | Design & Application Details: Stairs and Ramps | |
| 7 | Midterm | |
| 8 | Design & Application Details: Decks and Shade Structures | |
| 9 | Design & Application Details: Freestanding Walls and Fences | |
| 10 | Design & Application Details: Outdoor Lighting Fixtures | |
| 11 | Design & Application Details: Street Furniture | |
| 12 | Design & Application Details: Playgrounds | |
| 13 | Design & Application Details: Water Features | |
| 14 | Field Trip | |
| 15 | Design & Application Details: Roof Gardens and Vertical Gardens | |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook |
- |
| Additional Resources |
Holden, R. & Liversedge, J. 2011. Construction for Landscape Architecture. Laurence King Publishing, London.
Harris, C. & Dines, N.T., 1998. Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture. McGraw-Hill. Dines, N. T., Brown, K. 1999. Time-Saver Standards Site Construction Details Manual Sauter, D., 2011.Landscape Construction. Delmar, New York. Zimmermann, A., 2009. Constructing Landscape. Berlin, Germany. Sovinski,R.W., 2009. Materials and Their Applications in Landscape Design, Wiley, 2009. Giles, F., 1999. Landscape Construction: Procedures, Techniques, and Design. Nelischer, M., 1987. Handbook of Landscape Architecture Construction. Thompson, J.W., 2007. Sustainable Landscape Construction: A Guide to Green Building Outdoors, Island Press. |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | - |
| Assignments | - |
| Exams | - |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| In-Term Studies | Number | Percentage |
| Mid-terms | 1 | %60 |
| Quizzes | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Seminar and Presentation | 1 | %20 |
| Homework | 1 | %20 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Contribution of Final Examination To Overall Grade | %60 | |
| Contribution of In-Term Studies To Overall Grade | %40 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Having sufficient knowledge about the basic themes of Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Planning. | X | |||||
| 2 | Having sufficient knowledge about creating natural environments without destroying the nature based on the principles of sustainability. | ||||||
| 3 | Having knowledge about universal issues such as the social and physical dimension of urban design and inclusive design. | X | |||||
| 4 | Having knowledge about legal and administrative issues such as national / international environmental policies and legislation. | ||||||
| 5 | Gaining knowledge about landscape inventory and analysis, natural and functional aspects of landscape, types of space usage and functions in different scales and contents. | X | |||||
| 6 | Having sufficient knowledge about urban design structural elements, construction methods and technologies, construction, cost analysis, documentation and technical specifications. | X | |||||
| 7 | Having sufficient knowledge about the historical development of Urban Design, Landscape Design and Planning. | ||||||
| 8 | Having the ability to restore the environment that has been destroyed, identify natural conditions, and provide the same natural conditions in places newly designed. | ||||||
| 9 | Having the ability use the modern design techniques to analyze the problems in the field of landscape architecture and find appropriate solutions for them. | X | |||||
| 10 | Having the ability to efficiently use information technologies and computer aided drawing, presentation, engineering and planning programs, as well as find and use current applications related to the field. | ||||||
| 11 | Having the ability to search, reach and utilize databases and other resources to access information related to the field. | ||||||
| 12 | Having the ability to reinvent oneself, follow improvements in the field of science and technology with the awareness of life-long learning. | ||||||
| 13 | Having the ability to efficiently work individually or in a multi-disciplinary team and the self-confidence to take responsibility. | ||||||
| 14 | Having an awareness about the universal and social effects of the solutions and practices found in the field as well as being knowledgeable about the problems of the times. | ||||||
| 15 | Making decisions and acting with judicial awareness by showing respect to human, social and cultural rights, and by being sensitive to the protection of the natural environment and cultural heritage. | ||||||
| 16 | Being aware of professional and ethical responsibilities. | ||||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15 x Total course hours) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quizzes | - | - | - |
| Project | - | - | - |
| Seminar and Presentations | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Homework | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final examination | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Work Load | 111 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 4,44 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 | ||
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