Course code Arhi4005
Credit points 3
Basics of Research
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Independent study hours65
Date of course confirmation17.09.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Aija Ziemeļniece
Dr. arch.
Prior knowledge
Arhi3007, History of Architecture and Garden Art VI
Arhi3021, Architecture of Buildings II
Arhi4040, Landscape Architecture and Design V
Course abstract
The aim of the subject of study is to provide an understanding of the transformation processes in the cultural and historical space up to the present day in relation to the urban environment or rural landscape space. The subject of study develops ability to assess the impact of the anthropogenic load on the existing landscape space and compare the development opportunities of the specific area. The course project includes the study of archival materials and local spatial plans, developing the definition of the study aim, assignments and the hypothesis. The collection of the study materials.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge – on the recreation development of urban space or the changes processes of cultural historical space.
• Skills to appraise the contribution of territorial planning of municipality in the improvement of the quality of landscape (urban space).
• Competence to perform research in scientific value in the planning of landscape architecture.
The collection of the study materials in graphs, tables, comparative diagrams, sketches and photo fixation materials is mandatory.
Compulsory reading
1. Teivens A. Latvijas lauku krogi un ceļi. Rīga: Māksla 2005. 221 lpp.
2. Broce J.K. Zīmējumi un apraksti. 1.,2.3. sējums. Rīga : Zinātne, 1992-<2007.
3. Bruģis D. Historisma pilis Latvijā. Rīga: Sorosa Fonds - Latvija, 1996. 287 lpp.
4. Zilgalvis J. Daugavas muižas. Rīga: Izglītība, 2002. 175 lpp.
Further reading
1. Janelis I.M. Latvijas muižu dārzi un parki. Rīga: Neputns, 2010. 303 lpp.
2. Gaile Z. Rūmenes muiža. Rīga: Zaigas Gailes birojs: "Rūmenes muiža", 2009.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Latvijas Architektūra: arhitektūras, dizaina un vides apskats. Rīga: Lilita. ISSN 1407-4923.
2. Topos Published by Callwey Verlag. ISSN: 0942-752X.
3. Landscape Architecture ISSN: 0023-8031.