Dynamic Vegetation Design
Entry Requirements
specific entry requirements: 90 credits in one of the following subjects:
• architecture • landscape architecture • landscape planning • built environment • design • spatial planning • geography • landscape science • environmental science • civil engineering
and
English 6 or equivalent.
Course facts
LK0384, Dynamic Vegetation Design, 15.0 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Level
Second cycle (A1N)
Main field of study
Landscape Architecture
Grading Scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Course language
English
Entry Requirements
specific entry requirements: 90 credits in one of the following subjects:
• architecture • landscape architecture • landscape planning • built environment • design • spatial planning • geography • landscape science • environmental science • civil engineering
and
English 6 or equivalent.
Objectives
The main objective of the course is to give the students the ability to design and construct viable biotopes for gardens, public open spaces and recreational areas on the urban fringe.
After completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- descripe the composition of a number of important key biotopes, how they can be designed, constructed and controlled in both nature-like and horticultural versions
- design a biotope-based installation with inspiration from both natural and cultural models and presentation of the proposal both graphically and verbally
- descripe construction and development of the biotope-based dynamic vegetation system with wild indigenous and/or horticultural international species compositions
- understand the importance of design for the experiential qualities, purification capacity, flow capacity and biodiversity of water constructions.
Content
The course deals with the design of vegetation and vegetational construction of biotope-inspired nature-like or horticultural installations with emphasis on the design and construction stages. Knowledge and inspiration are taken from soil, water and vegetation systems in Central and Northern Europe. In addition to design, understanding of the composition, patterns, structures, succession, dynamics and maintenance requirements is central. Discussion on the recreational and ecological functions and qualities is based on planning strategies at green structure level. The historical development of biotope-based park- and landscape design is also covered.
The course comprises lectures, excursions (compulsory), supervision exercises (some are compulsory), literature seminars (compulsory), criticism (reviews), independent work studio and independent work writing.
The course gives 15 skills training credits for students in the Landscape Architecture Programme.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Lecturers will evaluate the quality of compulsory assignments submitted and presented by students, particularly the design assignments. Specifications of compulsory attendance and assignments are given at course start. Students’ knowledge and ability to engage each other in critical and analytical discussions will also be assessed in picture and literature seminars.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Landscape Architecture- Master's Programme
- Landscape Architecture Programme, Alnarp
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 15.0 | 0101 |
The Course Replaces
LK0264
Other Information
Courses in Landscape Planning from SLU counts as Landscape Architecture when assessing qualifications. The course departs from that the student’s possess basic plant knowledge and is familiar with the most common trees and shrubs of the region where the course is given. In case the student do not possess this knowledge it is up to the student themselves to enquire this knowledge before and during the course.