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LANDSCAPE DESIGN
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Objective

This course is aimed at providing

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comprehensive knowledge regarding

ecological aspects and environmental concerns in landscape design.

Content
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lntroduction and historical backdrop of the evolution of landscape design as

a process of intefface between Man and Nature.
lntroduction to ecology and its importance to Landscape Designers.
A brief history of gardens worrld over and ttreir relevance in their time,
context and social needs.
Advanced knowledge of basic elements of landscape such as earth, rock,
water and vegetation, in the context of their environmental aspects and
concerns.

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Site analysis and site- structure unlty.
Environmental lmpact Assessment techniques.
Nationalenvironmentalpolicy and Bio-diverslty significance in urban areas.
Basic knowledge
contour/mapping and various methods of
documentation of physical features, topography and landscape elements.

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Contemporary landscape design worMprojects in lndia.

Case studies of varied urban situations with typical different landscape

characters in and around Chandigarh region to analyse and assess their
present landscape status by applying knowledge and techniques acquired
as above.

Landscape Design proposal based on above-mentioned analysis as a

studio exercise.
Expert lecturesArvorkshops be organized.