Course code Arhi3012
Credit points 2.25
Landscape Analysis I
Total Hours in Course60
Date of course confirmation18.12.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Māra Urtāne
Dr. phil.
Prior knowledge
Arhi2046, Landscape Architecture Theory I
Arhi3044, Landscape Studies I
Arhi3056, Landscape Architecture Theory II
Arhi3057, Landscape Studies II
Course abstract
Student obtained theoretical knowledge and practical skills of landscape aesthetical, ecological and cultural/historical analyses. Intodused with wide range of objective and subjective methods for landscape analyses regarding different types of landscapes and use of territory.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After completing the course student will have:
• knowledge of landscape analysis methods; knowledge of distinguish approaches in landscape analysis of different landscape types; knowledge of terminology used in landscape architecture;
• skills to investigate and evaluate a research area; skills to present obtained results;
• competence to carry out a study and evaluation of area.
Compulsory reading
1. Dienvidsēlijas ainavas. Rīga: VARAM "Top Vide", 1996. 130 lpp.
2. Latvijas biotopi. Klasifikators. Rīga: Latvijas Dabas fonds, 2001. 96 lpp.
3. Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment. 3rd edition – consultation draft. [tiešsaiste]. The Landscape Institute, The Institute of Environmental Asessment. London: E&FN Spon, 1995. 126 p. [skatīts 07.07.2014.]. Pieejams: http://www.landscapeinstitute.org/PDF/Contribute/GLVIA3consultationdraftformembers.pdf
Further reading
1. Ainavu plānošana, apsaimniekošana un aizsardzība lauku pašvaldībās. Metodisks materiāls. Rīga: VARAM, 2001. 28 lpp.
2. LaGro Jr. J.A. Site Analysis. A Contextual Approach to Sustainable Land Planning and Site Design. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, 2008. 372 p. ISBN 978-1-118-17491-3
Periodicals and other sources
1. Latvijas Architektūra : arhitektūras, dizaina un vides apskats. Rīga : Lilita, 1995- Burtn. ISSN 1407-4923