Landscaping ( importance , considerations & planning stages )

by :

Mrs. Surashmie Kaalmegh

Dept. of Interior Design

L.A.D College for Women Of Arts, Commerce

Science & Smt. R. P. College of

Home Science & Home Science Technology,

Nagpur.

Definition & Need

Characteristics

Types & elements

Structure of presentation:

Planning

Considerations

Spatial types &

characteristics

Maintenance

& conservation

Case studies

Conclusion

Planning stages

Softscapes & their

requirements

A Science

and Art

Landscaping The alteration and enhancement

of one’s surroundings, the main objective being to beautify

Why ?

The value of Landscape :

aesthetical ,

economical,

functional,

healthy ,

stress reliever

&

environmental.

Characteristics:

•Defining

•Rejuvenating

•Easy to maintain

•Uses minimum

resources

•Maximizes

benefits

•Unique

•Economical

•Sustainable

•Usable / Useful

•Enhances /

compliments

Types: ( basic)

Formal balance

Informal balance

Accent

Blend

Formal balance :

Symmetry

Linear

Clear views

Informal balance :

Non symmetrical

Curves

Changing views

Accent:

Symmetrical /

asymmetrical

Specific to need

Compact

Elements:

Softscapes

Hardscapes

Rocks

Paths

Structures

Railings

Steps

Sculpture

Accessories

Containers

Trees

Shrubs

Plants

Grass

Climbers

Water

soil

Furniture

& Lighting

& Plumbing

fixtures

Requisites

for softscapes:

Planning Considerations • Impact , function, focus

• Type of neighbourhood /

building / interiors.

• Types of spaces / areas

• Structure Characteristics

material ,condition,

status, views etc.)

•Services

•Climate (micro & macro)

•Flora (nature ,availability)

• Soil (nature & availability)

Styles/ Theme /concept.

•Maintenance ,Cost effectivity

•Sustainability ,Conservation

Spatial characteristics : •Public , Semi Public , Private

•Open , Semi-Open , Enclosed

•Small , Medium , Large

•heavy use, medium use, rarely

used

•Long / narrow, wide

•Irregular / regular ( )

•Functional / incidental/ utilitarian

Structural

•Low & high

•Punctured / solid

Types of Residences :

Bungalows / Duplex

Row houses

Apartments / Flats

Spatial & Structural

Conditions :

Views

New site

Fully paved

Rundown

Types of Residential Spaces

• Outdoor courtyards

• Indoor / enclosed courtyards

• Verandahs & or Balconies

• Rooms

• Terraces, Roofs

• Incidental spaces

Climatic conditions :

Macro

Micro

Soil conditions and topography :

Plantscape palette

Plant palette:

Effect / impact

desired

The spread and height :

Governs Spacing

i.e. centre to center

distance between two

Specimen

How to select plants ?

Consider several factors about a plant before you use it in the landscape:

Cold hardiness or heat tolerance.

Light requirement.

Moisture requirement.

Soil drainage needs.

Soil pH requirement.

Pest susceptibility.

Rate of growth and mature size

Physical Characteristics

(colour ,texture, form etc.

locational / Use :

Specimen Planting

Accent colour,

shape ,form

Corner plantings

Foundations

colour , texture,

Entrance planting

Borders , Hedges

Screen ,

Planting methods :

Linear

Groups:

Specimen :

Foundations:

Borders and Hedges :

Screens :

Accent : colour ,

shape , form

& texture

Containers :

Hardscapes:

Why and where ?

Enhances use

Gives a background

Or setting

Balances

Provides levels

Provides support

Adds Contrast

Hardscapes

Water :

Styles , Themes

& concepts :

Plant selection

Less labour

Minimize construction

Recycling

Taking care

Water control

measures

Balanced development

Exploit site conditions

Mulching

Use sustainable practices

Use resources

Regular manuring

Pest control

Cutting and pruning

Lowering costs, conservation & sustainability:

Lawns & mulches :

Conserves water

Supplies nutrients

Minimizes weeds

Outdoors :

Indoors

Rooms

Verandahs /

Balconies

Balconies

You can make the most of

the available space on

balconies & verandahs by

installing hanging baskets

If your balcony is

enclosed by glass

panels, you will

have to work out

a balance

between

privacy & light

penetration

When choosing plants and containers

for your verandah, you will need

to decide how much of the view

you wish to retain

Windows

Incidental spaces

Ledges

Corners & Steps

Terraces &

Roofs

Entryways Exterior

Interior

Narrow spaces

Adding fresh plants to the

inside of your home improves

the appearance, colour, and liveliness

of the entire home.

It creates a healthy and thriving

atmosphere & most plants also aid in the scrubbing of air.

Planning stages

Survey & site - analysis

Survey neighbourhood ,

& markets

Work out options , weigh

pros and cons Identify needs , available

Space , Requisites,

Finalize plan &

Work out details Identify problems & or issues

Estimate time, work

schedule & costing

Prepare a concept layout

Stage I Stage II

Locate boundaries of property & house

location.

Plot the directions

of the sun and winds.

Locate position of utilities, power lines, underground , water, sewer pipes

existing plants, features

Functional areas for specific uses.

Note environmental

factors , soil type

Views,( good / bad), screening or framing

Site analysis :

Bubble diagram:

Detailed plan

Details

Estimating for a landscape

Initial cost :

Soil Upgradation

Cost of plant material

Cost of fixtures

Cost of features

Cost of services

Cost of equipments

Cost of construction

Cost of Labour

Recurrent cost: Maintenance &

Repairs / pest & disease

control

Replacement

Stages schedule

Use of phasing and scheduling of work

CPM --- Critical path method

Transformation through landscaping

Before & after

Landscaping is done for :-

Providing Accents

Adding interest

Creating an

atmosphere

Sense of enclosure

Sense of scale

En-framing views

Adding colour

Creating a contrast

Enliven environments

Break monotony

Provide a sense of

being near to nature

For space

segregation

For hiding elements

or unsightly objects

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