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Single-Family Houses Territory

Course developers

Prior knowledge

Arhi1028, Material Studies of Outdoor Spaces

Arhi1036, Landscape Studies

Arhi2062, Greenery I

Arhi2071, Landscape Architectural Design Graphics I

Arhi2082, Greenery II

ArhiB007, Basics of Visual Spatial Modelling

ArhiB010, Art History of Architecture and Landscape Architecture I

ArhiB011, Digital Tools in Landscape Projects I

ArhiB014, Digital Tools in Landscape Projects II

ArhiB016, Art History of Architecture and Landscape Architecture II

Replaced course

Arhi2081 [GARH2082] Single-Family Houses Territory

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to learn the main basic principles of designing private house territories. The study course will cover: territory analysis, inventory, legislation, planning principles, designations, greenery, soils, elements, coverings, management, vertical planning, architecture and environmental accessibility. Within the framework of the study course, guest lecturers are regularly involved in the learning of current, thematic topics for the course.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

•knows the structure and landscaping of a Latvian country homestead, greenery (laboratory work 3);
•knows the stages of research and planning of a private garden (laboratory works 1, 2, 5);
•knows the spatial structure of a private house garden, landscaping elements and greenery;
knows the principles of designing a private territory, as well as possible management works (laboratory works 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8);
Skills:
•knows how to compare different solutions for the territories of private houses, design the territory according to its functions and specific goals (laboratory works 1, 3, 4, 5);
•knows how to plan the zoning of a private outdoor space (laboratory works 1, 2, 8);
•is able to select the stylistic solution and materials for landscaping, as well as greenery, in accordance with the architectural style and ecological requirements (6th, 7th laboratory work);
•is able to apply environmental accessibility solutions in the outdoor space (5th, 8th laboratory work);
Competence:
•is able to develop a private territory landscaping project, including a master plan, vertical and horizontal connection plans, as well as greenery and landscaping plans, pavement and lighting plans (5th, 6th, 7th, 8th laboratory work and exam);
•is able to prepare specification tables for pavement, landscaping elements, greenery, lighting (5th, 6th, 7th, laboratory work and exam);

•is able to develop detailed solutions for the landscaping of the project – sections, layouts, detailed drawings and design of individual elements (5th, 6th, 7th, 8th laboratory work and exam).

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Principles of planning a private house, zoning, sketch development, “live sketching” (1st laboratory work). Lectures - 4h, laboratory work - 2h
2. Identification of good practices in planning private house gardens, analysis of examples, principles of garden planning (1st laboratory work). Lectures - 4h, laboratory work - 2h
3. Territory survey, inventory. Existing conditions, trees, elements. (2nd laboratory work). Lectures - 2h, laboratory work - 4h
4. Principles of designing a country homestead, traditional and modern country homestead (3rd laboratory work). Lectures - 4h, laboratory work - 2h
5. Identification of regulatory documents corresponding to the territory (4th laboratory work). Lectures - 4h, laboratory work - 2h
6. Mastering the main planning principles for a private house garden. Composition. Function. Development of the first sketch. (4th laboratory work). Lectures - 4h, laboratory work - 2 h
7. Vertical planning and environmental accessibility in private territory (5th laboratory work). Lectures - 2h, laboratory work - 4 h
8. Presentation of the sketch idea, using various visual materials (5th laboratory work). Lectures 2h, laboratory work - 4 h
9. Greenery of private houses, detailing, specifications. (6th laboratory work). Lectures - 2h, laboratory work - 4 h
10. Selection and/or design of elements appropriate to the character and function of the territory. (7th laboratory work). Lectures - 2h, laboratory work - 4 h
11. Explanation of the rationale for the selection of elements, using various visual materials, specification tables. (7th laboratory work). Lectures - 2h, laboratory work - 4 h
12. Detailed development of a general plan. Draft project (8th laboratory work). Lectures - 2h, laboratory work - 4 h
13. Design of the graphic part of the project on the pages, the composition of the project (8th laboratory work). Lectures - 2h, laboratory work - 4 h
14. Development of a management plan Development of an explanatory note (8th laboratory work). Lectures - 4h, laboratory work - 2 h
15. Development and design of a 3D model of the project (8th laboratory work). – laboratory work - 6 h

16. Final presentation and assessment. Defense of the work and discussion of successful solutions and correction of errors. Exam/ seminar – 6 h

Requirements for awarding credit points

Attendance at classes is not less than 75%. Test papers and exam papers submitted on time. For papers submitted after the specified time (if there is no justifiable reason), the grade is reduced in accordance with the assessment rules approved by the institute. Laboratory work is positively assessed. An accumulative test is also possible, the criteria for which are determined by the head of the study course.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

1st laboratory work – develops sketches according to the live sketching method and the given task;
2nd laboratory work – prepares materials for researching the existing situation by layers on the plan – shading, vegetation, access, directions of movement, view analysis; summarizes literature studies on at least 3 private gardens in accordance with the assigned stylistics;
3rd laboratory work – work in groups on planning a country homestead – prepares a country homestead plan and selects appropriate materials, greenery and elements;
4th laboratory work – prepares a review of current regulatory enactments for a given territory that regulate the construction and improvement of the territory;
5th laboratory work – prepares a plan sketch for a given territory, including a vertical planning solution, presents it;
6th laboratory work – prepares a greenery solution, detailing and specification;
7th laboratory work – selection of improvement elements in accordance with the design and plan, specifications;
8th laboratory work – development of a private house garden plan in the AutoCad program, creation of visualizations, design.

Exam/ seminar – prepared and designed private house garden plan, its 3D model, specifications and details, defense.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

All tests must be passed successfully and before the exam.
The exam mark consists of:
• Fully developed work technical project of private house, which includes all drawing sheets, explanatory article, visualizations, specifications (70% of the assessment).
• During the exam the student defends his / her project by preparing a presentation (30% of the assessment).

Compulsory reading

1. Beļikovs, Aleksandrs. Daiļdārzs. Rīga: Vulpes, 2018.: Jelgavas tipogrāfija. , ©2018. - 240 lpp.
2. Harris C. Dines N. Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002. 928 p.
3. Mauriņš A., Zvirgzds A. Dendroloģija. Rīga: Latvijas universitāte. Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2006. 448 lpp.
4. Nereta I., Kraukle I., Svilans A. Latviskais dārzs. Izdevniecība “Lauku avīze”. 2016.gads.179 lpp.
5. Kaškure A. Koki un krūmi dārzam. Rīga: Jumava. 2012. 126.lpp
6. G.Lināre. Daiļdārzu avīze. Rīga: Lauku Avīze. 2010., 7.(183).

Further reading

1. Lasis A. Mazdārziņu apstādījumi. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1984. 223 lpp
2. Apstādījumu veidotāju ceļvedis Latvijas kokaudzētavu sortimentā. Rīga: Latvijas Ainavu arhitektūras b-ba, 2011. 242 lpp.
3. Dramstad W.E., Olson J.D., Forman R.T.T. Landscape Ecology Principles in Landscape Architecture and Land-Use Planning. Washington, 1996. 80 p.
4. Holden R. New Landscape Design. London: Laurence King Publishing, 2003. 191 p.
5. Baumeister N. New Landscape Architecture. Berlin: Braun, 2007. 350 p

Periodicals and other sources

Nosacījumu iepazīšanai un izpētei:
1. Rubene S. Daiļdārzu avīze II. Lauku avīzes tematiskā avīze. Rīga: Lauku Avīze, 2002. 61 lpp.
2. Dārza Pasaule. Rīga: Aģentūra Agro apgāds. ISSN 1407-5172
3. Dārzs un Drava: dārzkopības un biškopības žurnāls. Rīga: Dārzs un Drava. ISSN 0132-6457

Notes

Compulsory course in full-time studies of MVZF study program "Landscape Architecture and Planning" (Bachelor). The study course is also taught in English.