Course code Arhi2046
Credit points 1.50
Landscape Architecture Theory I
Total Hours in Course40
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Date of course confirmation18.12.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Māra Urtāne
Dr. phil.
Prior knowledge
Arhi3044, Landscape Studies I
Course abstract
Introduction with aims and scope of landscape architecture and planning. Perception of landscape and factors affecting visual landscape and landscape development.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• The outcome of the study course: knowledge about factors determinating harmonious landscape development,
• establish skills to use landscape planning and design elements of composition and function,
• ability to evaluate assess and plan landscape perception and elements creating mood.
Compulsory reading
1.Vroom M. Lexicon of garden and landscape architecture. Basel: Birkhauser. 2006. 351 p.
2. Holden R. International Landscape Design. London: Laurence King, 1996. 199 p.
3. Crowe S. Garden Design. Woodbridge: Garden Art Press, 2003. 296 p.
Further reading
1. Spens M. Modern Landscape. London: Phaidon Press, 2003. 239 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Latvijas Architektūra : arhitektūras, dizaina un vides apskats. Rīga : Lilita, 1995- Burtn. ISSN 1407-4923
2. Journal of Landscape Architecture (Jola). [tiešsaiste] : European Council of Landscape Architecture Schools (ECLAS). Online ISSN 1862-6033. [skatīts 08.07.2014.]. Pieejams: http://www.jola-lab.eu/www/issues.html