Course code Arhi5005
Credit points 4.50
Landscape Inventory II
Total Hours in Course120
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes40
Date of course confirmation16.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Daiga Skujāne
Dr. arch.
Course abstract
Landscape inventory aims, systems, methods, process and use of data for landscape research, monitoring, planning and management.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After completing the course student will have:
• knowledge of landscape inventory stages and methods; knowledge of distinguish approaches in landscape inventory of different landscape types; knowledge of terminology used in landscape architecture;
• skills to investigate and evaluate a research area by using landscape inventory methods; skills to present obtained results and main conclusions from the study;
• competence to carry out a scientific research in landscape architecture and planning; competence to work according to the Latvia legislative documentation; competence to appreciate heritage and nature values in economical development of area.
Compulsory reading
1. Ainavu aizsardzība. Nozares pārskats rajona plānojuma izstrādāšanai. Rīga: Jumava, 2000. 92 lpp.
2. Ainavu veidošana un aizsardzība. I.Danilāns, A.Melluma (red). Rīga: Zinātne, 1975. 118 lpp.
3. Dienvidsēlijas ainavas. Ainavu inventarizācija, apsaimniekošana un aizsardzība. Rīga: Vides aizsardzības un reģionālās attīstības ministrija, 1996. 130 lpp.
4. Kruše P., Kruše M., Althauss D., Gabriēls I. Ekoloģiskā būvniecība. Rīga: VAK apvienība "Arkādija", 1995. 397 lpp.
Further reading
1. Bells S., Nikodemus O. Rokasgrāmata meža ainavas plānošanai un dizainam. Rīga: Valsts Meža dienests : LTS International Ltd., 2000. 76 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.
3. Thompson I.H. Ecology, Community and Delight. London: E&FN Spon, 1999. 188 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Latvijas Architektūra : arhitektūras, dizaina un vides apskats. Rīga : Lilita, 1995- Burtn. ISSN 1407-4923
2. Jornal of Landscape ArchitectureJournal of Landscape Architecture (Jola). [tiešsaiste] : European Council of Landscape Architecture Schools (ECLAS). Online ISSN 1862-6033. [skatīts 06.06.2011]. Pieejams: http://www.info-jola.de/heft_current_issue.htm