Diploma in Architect Engineer

Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Course Unit CodeAPX321
Course Unit DetailsInt.M. Architectural Engineering (Required Courses) -
Number of ECTS credits allocated5
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Recognize the contemporary concepts concerning landscape and the main factors related to landscape architecture.
  2. Distinguish the various elements of the landscape in order to be able to enhance them into the process of landscape design.
  3. Differentiate the different attributes of design in various scales of landscape such as the garden, the square, the park and the region.
  4. Recognize the main approaches in contemporary landscape architecture and landscape urbanism.
  5. Develop methodological tools for the design of the landscape as well as new methods of representation.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesNONECo-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course Contents The course is an introduction to Landscape Architecture. It begins with a brief history of landscape architecture, approaching the topic from: the perception and the notion of place and landscape, the traditional divisions between urban, rural and natural landscapes, as well as tools for understanding landscape values and typologies. During the second stage, students are asked to approach different scales and tools of landscape design, focusing on handling the ‘green’ structure as a basic design element. Additional information is provided on technical or practical aspects of landscape (soils, plants, structures, etc.) in the context of sustainable design. A small design studio on a landscape issue is integrated in the program in order for students to develop additional skills.

Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • ΤΣΑΛΙΚΙΔΗΣ Ι. (2006) ΑΡΧΙΤΕΚΤΟΝΙΚΗ ΤΟΠΙΟΥ. ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ ΣΤΗ ΘΕΩΡΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΦΑΡΜΟΓΗ. Θεσσαλονίκη: Επίκεντρο.
  • Margolis L. (2007) Living Systems :Innovative Materials and technologies for Landscape Architecture. Basel: Birkhauser.
  • Steven M. (1997) Landscape Architecture. New York: Rockport.
References
  • FERRATER PARTNERSHIP, CARLOS, LANDSCAPE, ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION. SYNCHRONIZING GEOMETRY, (BARCELONA) , 2006.
  • Simmel G. (2004) Το τοπίο. Αθήνα: Ποταμός.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods The taught part of the course is delivered to students by means of lectures, conducted by electronic presentations. Lecture notes and pictures are given to students in electronic form.
Lectures are supplemented by assignments for students to investigate different modes of interaction through city mappings and also bibliographical research.

Assessment methods and criteria
Class participation 10%
Midterm assignments 40%
Final Exam50%
Language of instructionGreek
Work placement(s)NO

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