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Author: Alicia Rivera Publisher: ISBN: Category : Landscape architects Languages : en Pages : 82
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Many of the early professionals in the landscape architecture profession had other previous design education (Tishler, 1989). For example, Hideo Sasaki and Lawrence Halprin had exposure to other academic fields, like environmental design and architecture (Mann, 2009). According to ASLA: 2013 Survey of Graduating Students data nearly one tenth of the landscape architecture graduate degree recipients had a previous degree in landscape architecture and about one fifth of them had a previous degree in another design or planning field (ASLA, 2013). It seems like acquiring another design and or planning degree before coming to landscape architecture is common among landscape architects. Yet very little is known about how much the exposure to multiple design degrees affects these landscape architecture professionals during their education and in their professional practice. The purpose of this study is to assess the value of a multiple design degree background among landscape architecture professionals, particularly the ones practicing in North Texas. The research specifically concentrated on the review of educational background and experience, as well as the details of the daily professional practice of the individuals who have degrees in architecture and or other relevant design fields in addition to landscape architecture. A few of the topics covered by this research are the similarities and differences among the degrees received, participants' comparison with colleagues of a single design degree, what value each degree brings to their daily professional practice, and the recommendations for future landscape architecture education, research, and practice. The research follows qualitative methods to study the implications of a multiple design degree background among landscape architecture professionals. Open-ended interviews, using snowball technique to recruit participants, are conducted with North Texas professionals with multiple design degrees (Taylor and Bogdan, 1998). The data are later transcribed, coded, and organized into a database. The constant comparative method from the grounded theory was applied in the analysis and themes were derived (Glaser and Strauss, 1967). In conclusion, not surprisingly, a majority of the participants felt positive about their background and its impacts on their professional practice. The common theme among the participants was how the multiple design degrees assisted them with easier communication skills among other professions when multi-disciplinary collaboration was needed in a project. Also, many of the participants' current position reflected their skills obtained in both design educations. Results also illustrated that they would have had minimal additional exposure to other fields, if they had only single design degree, suggesting that students would benefit from earlier exposure to other design fields in their education for greater dialogue and engagement with allied design fields.
Author: Alicia Rivera Publisher: ISBN: Category : Landscape architects Languages : en Pages : 82
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Many of the early professionals in the landscape architecture profession had other previous design education (Tishler, 1989). For example, Hideo Sasaki and Lawrence Halprin had exposure to other academic fields, like environmental design and architecture (Mann, 2009). According to ASLA: 2013 Survey of Graduating Students data nearly one tenth of the landscape architecture graduate degree recipients had a previous degree in landscape architecture and about one fifth of them had a previous degree in another design or planning field (ASLA, 2013). It seems like acquiring another design and or planning degree before coming to landscape architecture is common among landscape architects. Yet very little is known about how much the exposure to multiple design degrees affects these landscape architecture professionals during their education and in their professional practice. The purpose of this study is to assess the value of a multiple design degree background among landscape architecture professionals, particularly the ones practicing in North Texas. The research specifically concentrated on the review of educational background and experience, as well as the details of the daily professional practice of the individuals who have degrees in architecture and or other relevant design fields in addition to landscape architecture. A few of the topics covered by this research are the similarities and differences among the degrees received, participants' comparison with colleagues of a single design degree, what value each degree brings to their daily professional practice, and the recommendations for future landscape architecture education, research, and practice. The research follows qualitative methods to study the implications of a multiple design degree background among landscape architecture professionals. Open-ended interviews, using snowball technique to recruit participants, are conducted with North Texas professionals with multiple design degrees (Taylor and Bogdan, 1998). The data are later transcribed, coded, and organized into a database. The constant comparative method from the grounded theory was applied in the analysis and themes were derived (Glaser and Strauss, 1967). In conclusion, not surprisingly, a majority of the participants felt positive about their background and its impacts on their professional practice. The common theme among the participants was how the multiple design degrees assisted them with easier communication skills among other professions when multi-disciplinary collaboration was needed in a project. Also, many of the participants' current position reflected their skills obtained in both design educations. Results also illustrated that they would have had minimal additional exposure to other fields, if they had only single design degree, suggesting that students would benefit from earlier exposure to other design fields in their education for greater dialogue and engagement with allied design fields.
Author: Joshua Wilcox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Disc golf is on the rise. Disc golf is a sport based on traditional golf but played with a flying disc instead of a ball and club. It was formalized in the 1970s and has grown steadily ever since, particularly in the last decade. Landscape architecture has largely ignored this phenomenon, except for two MLA theses (Plansky, 2013a; Hutzelman, 2012). This seems unusual, considering that landscape architecture has been called the most relevant degree to disc golf course design (DGCD, 2014). This study assesses the relationship between landscape architecture and disc golf. A general research question guides this study: what added benefit, if any, might landscape architects bring to disc golf course design and development? This guiding question is explored through three subquestions: 1) what services might landscape architects offer disc golf course development, 2) how might landscape architectural services be used by the current state of disc golf course development, and 3) how might future course development types take full advantage of the services provided by landscape architects? This project used literature synthesis, analysis of existing data, and three types of exploratory designs to answer the above questions. The results of these methods showed that landscape architects can add value to disc golf course design and development through their skillsets and process. Not every landscape architect necessarily possesses the skills and experience to design a disc golf course, but landscape architects as a whole can propose disc golf courses if they have a basic knowledge of course requirements. A closer relationship between landscape architects and disc golf would be beneficial for the growth of the profession and the sport. This report concludes with recommendations and an action plan to reach this goal.
Author: Ann Bridget Podeszwa Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 131
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The purpose of this research is to understand the extent to which developers perceive landscape architecture to be a valuable component of mixed-use developments/centers in Texas and how such perceptions add value to their investment strategies. The research focuses on the mixed-use center landscape typology, a growth sector in Texas regional real estate development (VNT, 2014).Since 2000, approximately an 80% Texas population growth occurred in the four major metropolitan areas, Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio (Slijk,.& Saving, 2018) and global trends illustrate that by the year 2050 70% of world population will live in cities (United Nations, 2018). As urban areas continue to grow and population increases, mixed-use centers, have become the preferred model for development in Texas to accommodate density. The urban growth environment calls for a deeper understanding of the value equation between the divergent goals of landscape architecture and real estate investors. In particular,a comparison of how landscape architects discern value of a particular site or design proposal often yields a disconnect in the qualitative self-assessments of landscape architects versus the quantitative assessment or design feasibility studies of developers (Guironnet & Halbert, 2014; Jerke et al, 2008). Literature also illustrates that the valuation of landscape architecture in mixed-usedevelopments is somewhat limited to rental premiums achieved through proximity to green space and connected pathways (Stewart, 2014; Laverne &Winson - Geideman, 2003; Miller, 2001). Collectively, literature review suggests a need for qualitative research on the perception of value of landscape architecture in mixed-use centers in Texas can be achieved. This research follows qualitative research methods to assess developer perceptions of the value of landscape architecture (Deming & Swaffield, 2011), in mixed-use developments/centers in Texas. The research utilizes in-depth interviews with major developers and passive observations to provide reference data of representative developer sites. The data were analyzed by drawing common themes using grounded theory (Glaser and Strauss, 1967) to assess trends and developer perceptions of the value of landscape architecture in mixed-use developments/centers in Texas. In summary, the research findings provide landscape architecture professionals with insight into the investment drivers of mixed-use development/center developers in Texas. This research illustrates that divergent goals of real estate investors and landscape architecture can be bridged to achieve greater value to society when perceptions of value are understood. In particular, how landscape architects discern value of a particular site or design proposal based on its ability to meet user needs, "use value" is different from "exchange value," a metric utilized by the investment community (Logan et al,1987). Mixed-use developers place precedence on the concept of exchange value, a transactional or financial value, but employ investment strategies that encompass differing investment time horizons. The concept of investment horizon is important because developer perceptions of landscape architecture reflect whether developers invest in short term commodity-like developments, long term legacy-like or a combination of the two. In turn, developers maintain perceptions of landscape architecture as commodity-like, legacy-like or a combination of the two, as product. By understanding the difference between the seemingly divergent goals of the design and investment communities over the time continuum of the landscape of mixed-use developments/centers, landscape architects are positioned to "bridge the business with the city" by creating connectivity and ultimately a sense of place to users and visitors. A landscape architects ability to understand investment drivers and constraints of mixed-use developers elevates landscape architecture's position as an advocate of design that addresses both "use" and "exchange" related goals of stakeholders,developers, governments and users. In conclusion, the study reinforces the concept that when it comes to mixed-use development, landscape architects have a critical position "at the table" as they become mediators for the public good through landscape design.
Author: Design Workshop Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0470402172 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 432
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SUPERB EXECUTION RELIES UPON RIGOROUS PROJECT DOCUMENTATION A project will only be built as well as it is documented. This publication focuses on the key documentation needs of the landscape architectural design and construction documentation process. That includes both "design documentation" and "construction documentation" as well as all that which occurs in the transition from one phase to the other. Documentation requirements include those components necessary to explore and define design intent, logic, physical proposals, and ultimately, the specific components included within construction and bid documents. Discover how proper documentation facilitates every stage of the design process from pre-planning to construction, and leads to a highly resolved built outcome. Understand the principles behind these documentation practices. Implement best practices specific to each documentation phase and drawing, from title block and cover sheet design to soil plans and plant protection. Organize keynoting systems, cross-referencing and interdisciplinary coordination amongst multiple consultants and vendors. Study sample project documents from a leading landscape architecture firm to better understand the elements and benefits of complete and well-coordinated project documentation. These standards have been time-tested by over 150 designers at the industry leading landscape architecture firm Design Workshop, reflecting a range of project types, including parks, streetscapes, urban spaces and over-structure construction. This guide shares the methods behind the success, to facilitate exceptional built outcomes through principled documentation practices.
Author: M. Elen Deming Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0470564172 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 278
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A practical, single-source guide tosuccessful strategies for landscape architecture research As the scope of landscape architecture expands to engage with other disciplines, and streams of information directing this field continue to grow and diversify, it becomes increasingly important for landscape architects to be able to implement a range of effective research strategies when seeking, creating, and validating knowledge. Landscape Architecture Research offers a framework for advancing better design thinking solutions by supplying readers with a system of inquiry tactics that open up a wider range of research possibilities. With a logical and innovative approach that favors legitimacy of knowledge based on collective, grounded practices, rather than strict adherence to protocols drawn only from scientific models, this comprehensive, illustrated guide produces a sound argument for establishing a new paradigm for legitimizing research quality. Landscape Architecture Research presents: Case studies that show how the range of presented research strategies have been successfully used in practice New perspective on the relationship between theory, research, practice, and critique, a relationship that is specific to landscape architecture Detailed coverage of the ways that new knowledge is produced through research activities and practical innovations in landscape architecture The first and only book on this topic of growing importance in landscape architecture, Landscape Architecture Research keeps professionals and students in step with the latest developments in landscape architecture, and delivers a dynamic and flexible game plan for verifying the integrity of their work.
Author: Bo Yang Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317266188 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 278
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Ian McHarg’s ecological planning approach has been influential since the 20th century. However, few empirical studies have been conducted to evaluate the performance of his projects. Using the framework of landscape performance assessment, this book demonstrates the long-term benefits of a renowned McHargarian project (The Woodlands town development) through quantitative and qualitative methods. Including 44 black and white illustrations, Landscape Performance systematically documents the performance benefits of the environmental, social, and economic aspects of The Woodlands project. It delves into McHarg’s planning success in The Woodlands in comparison with adjacent Houston developments, which demonstrated urban resilience after Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Lastly, it identifies the ingredients of McHarg’s ability to do real and permanent good. Yang also includes a number of appendices which provide valuable information on the methods of assessing performance in landscape development. This book would be beneficial to academics and students of landscape architecture and planning with a particular interest in Ian McHarg.
Author: Adri van den Brink Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1315396882 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 435
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Defining a research question, describing why it needs to be answered and explaining how methods are selected and applied are challenging tasks for anyone embarking on academic research within the field of landscape architecture. Whether you are an early career researcher or a senior academic, it is essential to draw meaningful conclusions and robust answers to research questions. Research in Landscape Architecture provides guidance on the rationales needed for selecting methods and offers direction to help to frame and design academic research within the discipline. Over the last couple of decades the traditional orientation in landscape architecture as a field of professional practice has gradually been complemented by a growing focus on research. This book will help you to develop the connections between research, teaching and practice, to help you to build a common framework of theory and research methods. Bringing together contributions from landscape architects across the world, this book covers a broad range of research methodologies and examples to help you conduct research successfully. Also included is a study in which the editors discuss the most important priorities for the research within the discipline over the coming years. This book will provide a definitive path to developing research within landscape architecture.
Author: M. Elen Deming Publisher: LSU Press ISBN: 0807160784 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 0
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The successful realization of diversity, resilience, usefulness, profitability, or beauty in landscape design requires a firm understanding of the stakeholders' values. This collection, which incorporates a wide variety of geographic locations and cultural perspectives, reinforces the necessity for clear and articulate comprehension of the many factors that guide the design process. As the contributors to this collection reveal, dominant and emerging social, political, philosophical, and economic concerns perpetually assert themselves in designed landscapes, from manifestations of class consciousness in Napa Valley vineyards to recurring themes and conflicts in American commemorative culture as seen in designs for national memorials. One essay demonstrates the lasting impact of the doctrine of Manifest Destiny on the culture and spaces of the Midwest, while another considers the shifting historical narratives that led to the de-domestication and subsequent re-wilding of the Oostvaardersplassen in the Netherlands. These eleven essays help foster the ability to conduct a balanced analysis of various value systems and produce a lucid visualization of the necessary tradeoffs. Offering an array of case studies and theoretical arguments, Values in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design encourages professionals and educators to bring self-awareness, precision, and accountability to their consideration of landscape designs.
Author: Alicia Rivera
Author: Alicia Rivera
Author: Joshua Wilcox
Author: Ann Bridget Podeszwa
Author: Design Workshop
Author: University of Michigan
Author: M. Elen Deming
Author: Bo Yang
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Author: Adri van den Brink
Author: M. Elen Deming