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Topic 1. Site Planning and Landscape Architecture

The document outlines a module on Site Planning and Landscape Architecture, detailing various topics such as site selection, ecological considerations, and sustainability. It defines site planning as the arrangement of the physical environment to support human behavior and highlights the importance of landscape architecture in creating functional outdoor spaces. Additionally, it discusses specializations within the profession, including urban design, ecological design, and heritage conservation.

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Topic 1. Site Planning and Landscape Architecture

The document outlines a module on Site Planning and Landscape Architecture, detailing various topics such as site selection, ecological considerations, and sustainability. It defines site planning as the arrangement of the physical environment to support human behavior and highlights the importance of landscape architecture in creating functional outdoor spaces. Additionally, it discusses specializations within the profession, including urban design, ecological design, and heritage conservation.

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SITE PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE


ARCHITECTURE
AR. CATHERINE MAY P.
MAPANAO, UAP
MODULE TOPICS
Topic 1. SITE PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Topic 2. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING PROCESS
Topic 3. SITE SELECTION AND ANALYSIS
Topic 4. ECOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF THE SITE
Topic 5. SITE PLANNING: CONCEPTS, OBJECTIVES, ESSENCE AND PROCESS
Topic 6. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Topic 7. PSYCHOGEOGRAPHY MENTAL MAP
Topic 8. SENSE OF PLACE AND IDENTITY
MODULE TOPICS
Topic 9. CIRCULATION AND MOVEMENT
Topic 10. VEGETATION
Topic 11. SUSTAINABILITY
Topic 12. APPLICATION, CONCEPTS, THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES OF SITE
PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
TOPIC 1: SITE PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

OBJECTIVE:
At the end of the lesson, you should:
1. Define site planning and landscape architecture in
your own words.
2. Appreciate the importance of site planning and
landscape architecture to the built
environment.
DISCUSSION
SITE PLANNING
-Site Planning is the art of arranging the external
physical environment to support human behavior. It is
the art of arranging buildings or structures on the
land in harmony with each other.
The most basic purpose of site planning is to prepare a plan
for the development of a parcel of land which
accomplishes the goals of the intended land use. These
goals will typically include:
a. compliance with development laws and regulations
b. cost-effectiveness and profit
c. compatibility with existing land use
d. aesthetics and image
e. long-term sustainability of the development.
I. DEFINITION OF TERMS
Site planning in Landscape architecture

-refers to the organizational stage of the


landscape design process. It involves the
organization of land-use zoning, access,
circulation, privacy, security, shelter, land
drainage, and other factors.
THIS IS DONE BY ARRANGING THE ELEMENTS:
1. LANDFORM
2. PLANTS/ VEGETATION
3. WATER
4. BUILDINGS
Site planning generally begins by assessing a
potential site for development through site
analysis.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

- is the design the design of outdoor public


areas, landmarks, and structures to achieve
environmental, social-behavioral, or aesthetic
outcomes.
II. SPECIALIZATIONS WITHIN THE
PROFESSION OF LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE
*Frederick Law Olmsted in the
United States in 1863 and Andrew
Jackson Downing (1815–1852),
- 1ST to use “LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT”
as a professional title.
1. LANDSCAPE DESIGN
= The historical core of the
profession is concerned
with detailed design for
residential, commercial,
industrial, institutional, and
public areas.
2. SITE PLANNING
= This aspect of the
profession focuses on the
physical design and
arrangement of the built and
natural elements of a land
parcel.
3. COMMUNITY SITE PLANNING DESIGN
A site planning project can involve
designing the land for a single house, an
officecomplex, or shopping center, or
an entire community.
4. URBAN DESIGN
As urban designers, landscape
architects set standards, develop
guidelines and provide detailed design
for the implementation of
urban spaces.
5. REGIONAL LANDSCAPE PLANNING
In this field, landscape architects deal
with the full range of planning and
management of land and water
including natural resource surveys,
creation, and protection of habitats,
wetlands, and other natural
environments.
6. PARKS AND RECREATIONAL
PLANNING
creating or redesigning
parks, recreation, and open
space in cities, suburban and
rural areas.
7. LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
Land development planning involves
undeveloped land and provides a bridge
between policy planning and individual
development projects.
8. ECOLOGICAL DESIGN
is concerned with the formulation of design
policies that ensure the suitability of a site for
development and to guide environmentally
sound development including bioengineering
practices.
9. HERITAGE CONSERVATION
area undertake historical research,
analyze contemporary needs, and recommend
stabilization, restoration, adaptation,
and interpretation of landscapes to
accommodate human use and ensure the
protection of cultural resources.
10. LANDSCAPE RECLAMATION AND
RESTORATION
involves reclaiming disturbed landscapes
such as gravel pits and landfill
sites and creating habitats, wetlands, and
other natural environments, or public open
space for recreational or other uses.
11. Social/ Behavioral aspects of landscape
design
- This area focuses on the human
dimensions of design such as meeting the
special needs of the elderly and
barrier-free design. Health care and
long-term care facilities are typical of this
type of work.
12.CONSULTING SERVICES/EXPERT
TESTIMONY
This field deals with facilitating project
implementation, including the
planningapproval process and public
participation.
SYNTHESIS ACTIVITY
1. Student Activity: Infographic
A. Look for examples of projects or development under the site
planning and landscape specializations identified.
B. Describe the projects/development in terms of the goals or
aims of the specializations.
C. Use Google slide or Microsoft Powerpoint for your
presentation.
D. Submit your output in the Assignment link provided.
E. Indicate your name and complete references in your
presentation. Use APA citation format.

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