Course code Arhi5035
Credit points 3.75
Landscape Design
Total Hours in Course100
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Date of course confirmation17.09.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developers
Aija Ziemeļniece
Dr. arch.
Silvija Rubene
Mg. sc. ing.
Prior knowledge
Arhi2038, History of Architecture and Garden Art
Arhi3021, Architecture of Buildings II
Arhi3049, Landscape Architecture and Design III
Arhi4039, Landscape Architecture and Design IV
Arhi4040, Landscape Architecture and Design V
Arhi4041, Functional Design of Landscape II
LauZ3129, Landscaping II
Course abstract
The aim of the subject is to offer extended knowledge about functional and compositional basic element of the landscape space interrelation. The study subject improves ability to design the landscape, taking into account harmony, proportion, scale, light and shade, plan and background importance, analyze landscape aesthetics, to delve into the functional-artistic presentation of details. In the course project, there is planned to establish a public outdoor space with the art character significance, by using artistic installations, sculptural objects and specific kinds of greenery.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
The outcome of the study course:
• knowledge about a harmonious landscape design and specific greenery – roof gardens, green walls, topiaries,
• establish skills to use design elements of composition and function, by using artist the artist’s sculptural and installation objects, establish a technical solution of the area territory improvement details,
• ability to evaluate assess and plan landscape silhouette, dominants, elements creating mood.
Compulsory reading
1. Ziemeļniece A. Estētiskā kvalitāte ainaviskajā telpā. Jelgava: Latvijas Lauksaimniecības universitāte, 1998. 96 lpp.
2. Lyall S. Künstliche Landschaften. Basel: Birkhäuser, 1991. 239 p.
3. Kāvere A. Rīgas dārzu arhitekts Georgs Kūfalts. Rīga: Jumava, 2007. 193 lpp.
4. Thompson J.W., Sorvig K. Sustainable Landscape Construction : A guide to green building outdoors. Washington: Island Press, 2009. 348 p.
Further reading
1. Landscape transformed. Academy editions, 1996. 112 p.
2. Janelis I.M. Latvijas muižu dārzi un parki. Rīga: Neputns, 2010. 303 lpp.
3. Melluma A., Leinerte M. Ainava un cilvēks. Rīga: Avots, 1992. 173 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Latvijas Architektūra: arhitektūras, dizaina un vides apskats. ISSN 1407-4923.
2. Topos Published by Callwey Verlag. ISSN: 0942-752X.
3. Landscape Architecture ISSN: 0023-8031.