LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Group members 1.ALAN CHUNG JIAZEN2.NG WYN JANE3.OOI YIN JI4.NGIENG TIEN YUNG5.LEE KAILYN

MS. IFFA NAME OF TUTOR

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

A person who plans and designs outside spaces such as parks, gardens, playgrounds and others to make the spaces not only functional but also beautiful.

Roles of LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT • Plan, design and manage open

spaces including both natural and build environments

• Provide innovative and aesthetically pleasing environments for people to enjoy

• To conserve environment• To preserve wetlands and historic

landscape

Architect • Discuss to

produce a well combination of buildings and the outside areas

Quantity Surveyor

• Monitor the project spend

• Assists with selection on selection and interviewing contractors

Structural Engineer

• Ensure their designs co-ordinate with landscape architect’s design

Contractor• To manage

the trades• To build the

project as designed and documented

Working relationship of Landscape Architect with other professions

SITE ANALYSIS AND INVERNTORY

SCHEMATIC DESIGN

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

CONSTRUCTION

DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION AND CONSTRUCTION

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE

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GPO

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• Consult with clients• Site inventory • Research, collect data and analyse

the site• Coordinate with Quantity Surveyors,

Engineers and Architects• Prepare a design proposal for the

client

RESPONSIBILITIES OF L.A. IN Pre-construction process

Schematic Design

A program and ideas are generated during first on-site meeting Create a schematic design which include preliminary hardscape and landscape planting design Budgetary estimate of probable costs

Design Development

Develop detail character and landscape features Estimate of probable construction costs Preliminary selection of material for hardscape and softscape

Seating area RocksWater features

Examples of Hardscape

Gazebo PoolPergola

Shrubs

Trees

Flowers

Examples of Softscape

Symbols used on landscape plan

Conceptual drawings

•  Shows alternative design concepts of the site

Master plan

• It shows how all components fit together

Construction DRAWINGS

Develop working drawings, construction details and technical specification Prepares layout plan, maintenance plan, grading plan, planting plan Final estimate of construction cost

Grading plan is the process of modification of existing

landform to accommodate new structures, parking and circulation and to ensure positive drainage.

Grading plan

• Reinforcing Aesthetics• Providing a Foundation for Landscape Elements• Improving Drainage• Increasing the Stability of the Land• Directing Traffic Circulation

Importance of landscape grading

Planting Plan

A labeled diagram that shows the quantities, location, size, shape and color of specific plants to

be used in the landscape

Tender drawings

• Used for estimating or pricing the cost of the site to be constructed

Submission drawing

• To get approval from Authority

• Monitor the progress of the project of the site

RESPONSIBILITIES OF L.A. During Construction Process

• Provides maintenance

RESPONSIBILITIES OF L.A. IN Post Construction Process

Maintenance Plan

- Maintain the landscape to achieve the intended function and project goals

• Keep the plants regularly watered• Remove dead or drying plants• Remove trash leaves and excessive plant

debris• Consulting with the arborist on plants care • Keep the soil in fertile condition• Weed control• Maintain layer of mulch• Use fertilizers • Control pest and disease of the plants• Mowing and trimming• Check and repair the irrigation system

Tasks in maintenance

References

1.http://dblandscaping.biz/landscape-arch/

2.http://www.collegegrad.com/careers/proft02.shtml

3.http://www.austinganimlandscapedesign.com/design_services.html

4.http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Architects-and-Landscape-Architects-Audit-Technique-Guide

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