ADAMA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

ARCHITECTURE, URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN DEPARTEMENT

Course Outline
Course Instructor Name: Gifty Mathewos Tera
Email: gifty2116@gmail.com Mob No: 0916822207/0954818381
Block/Room: B503 Arch Studio 3[Lecture and Lab]
Course Coordinator Name: Gifty Mathewos Tera
Mob No: 0916822207/0954818381
Block/Room B503/Arch studio 3
Course name Landscape Design
Course Code ARC4302
Prerequisite None
Degree Program Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture
Year and Semester Year (4) Semester (III)
Credit Hours 3
Contact Hours per Week Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Home Study
4 0 6 0
Course Category Elective-14

Course Objectives:

The students will be able to:

 Acquire knowledge on basics of landscape design and its social, cultural, physical and
environmental importance, in accordance to design principles,
 Understand basic principles of sustainable landscape design,
 Develop a comprehensive landscape design on the basis of Landscape architecture, design &
ecology,
 Establish high quality communication, representation and visual skills appropriate to landscape
design projects, including written, verbal, graphical and model based presentation,
 Demonstrate abilities in teamwork and time management for group and individual work.

Course Description

 Landscape design course give an outline about the arrangement of landforms, vertical and
horizontal structures, vegetation, water and climate to create a system that function harmoniously
and makes up for a good outdoor space. The course focused on the basic principles, concepts and
elements of landscape design details and describes the basis of landscape architecture and design. It
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ARCHITECTURE, URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN DEPARTEMENT

also focuses on answering landscape architecture questions through scientific methodical well
founded ways. Landscape and urban heritage inquiry go beyond monuments to encompass sites,
cites, and regions which combines the study of conservation theory and practice with an exploration
of active urban landscape planning and design projects.

Course Content

1. Chapter One: Introduction to Landscape Design

1.1.Definition of landscape design;
1.2.Characteristics of landscape design;
1.3.Design principles and elements of Landscape Design;
1.4.Graphics for Landscape Design;
1.5.Function and benefits of landscape Design;
2. Chapter Two: Landscape design process and it’s constituents
2.1.Graphic language and the design process;
2.2.Steps in developing a landscape design;
2.3.Design Open Space with different Design languages;
2.4.Design Private Areas;
2.5.Semi-public space: Neighborhoods;
2.6.Private space: Small gardens;
2.7.Public space: Parks;
3. Chapter Three: Urban Landscape Dynamics
3.1.Planning of Landscape and Urban Systems;
3.2.Urban landscape analysis and planning;
3.3.Landscape and urban heritage conservation
3.4.Sustainable Landscape development and constructions:
 Grading System: As per the university regulation
 Attendance: Minimum of 80 % attendance during lectures and 100 % attendance during practical
work sessions
 Assignments/projects: All students must do all assignments/projects given
 Tests/Quizzes: All students must take all tests/quizzes given
 Cheating/Plagiarism: Cheating/plagiarism is strictly forbidden. It will result in disciplinary action
Text books & References:
 AASTU, 2014. Introduction to Landscape Architecture Text Book
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ARCHITECTURE, URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN DEPARTEMENT

 Hannebaum, Leroy. Landscape Design: A Practical Approach. Reston Publishing Company,

Inc.: Reston, Virginia.
 Ingels, Jack E. Landscaping: Principles and Practices. Delmar Learning, Inc.: Albany, New
York.
 Johnson, James L., McKinley, William J. Jr., and Benz, M. “Buddy”. Flowers: Creative Design.
San Jacinto Publishing Co.: College Station, Texas.
 Marc Treib, 1989. Modern Landscape architecture: A critical review
 Nelson, Wm. R., Jr. Landscaping Your Home. University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service: Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.
 Piercall, Gregory M. Residential Landscapes: Graphics, Planning, and Design. Reston Publishing
Company, Inc.: Reston, Virginia.
 Robinson, N. 2004. The Planting Design Handbook. 2nd ed. Harts, England: Ash gate Publishing
Limited.
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ARCHITECTURE, URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN DEPARTEMENT

Name of Course Name Course Total Cont. Week No at which the assessment
Instructor Code Assessments Planned conducted
(Min 5) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
ARC4302 Quiz/Test 10%
1.Gifty Landscape Design Individual Assignment
Mathewos Tera 10%
Seminar 5%
Mini-Project 30%
Mid Exam 15%
Final Exam 30%

NB:

 Any taken assessments must be corrected and uploaded to E-Student within 1 week after it is conducted

 A Maximum and Minimum weight assigned for a given assessment is 20Pnt and 5Pnt respectively
 A Minimum percentage for a total continuous assessment is 50Pnt and more
 A maximum percentage for Final Exam is 50Pnt and less

Name of Instructor

1. Gifty Mathewos Tera Signature________________ Date ____________

2. Approved By HoD Signature________________ Date _____________