SYMPOSIUM ON HISTORY IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE: WHAT DO WE EXPECT TO LEARN FROM OUR HISTORY?

Written in a clear, accessible style, this book covers the fundamental aspects of soil science with an emphasis on topics useful to landscape architects and professionals in related fields. The book begins with a discussion of soil surveys developed in different countries, followed by a concise description of soil components and how the interactions between air, water, and nutrients affect plant growth. It examines methods for controlling erosion, particularly in light of modern irrigation techniques. It describes the chemistry of plant growth, devotes four chapters to macro- and micro-nutrients, and features a detailed discussion of ways to diagnose and correct plant disorders. It also looks at the engineering aspects of soils and includes a detailed list of references for further information. Written by an experienced teacher with an extensive background in landscape architecture, this volume will be an invaluable source for students and researchers in architecture, horticulture, and urban planning.

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Evidence-Based Landscape Architecture for Human Health and Well-Being

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12041360 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 1360 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Robert D. Brown ◽

Robert C. Corry

Keyword(s):

Human Health ◽

Architectural Design ◽

Landscape Architecture ◽

Well Being ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Natural Environments ◽

The People ◽

Outdoor Environments ◽

The Usa ◽

Health And Well Being

More than 80% of the people in the USA and Canada live in cities. Urban development replaces natural environments with built environments resulting in limited access to outdoor environments which are critical to human health and well-being. In addition, many urban open spaces are unused because of poor design. This paper describes case studies where traditional landscape architectural design approaches would have compromised design success, while evidence-based landscape architecture (EBLA) resulted in a successful product. Examples range from school-yard design that provides safe levels of solar radiation for children, to neighborhood parks and sidewalks that encourage people to walk and enjoy nearby nature. Common characteristics for integrating EBLA into private, public, and academic landscape architecture practice are outlined along with a discussion of some of the opportunities and barriers to implementation.

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Measuring Bourdieu Capitals of Landscape Architects In Malaysian Landscape Architecture Firms

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/201926606002 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 266 ◽

pp. 06002

Author(s):

Ruzaini Zahari ◽

Mohd Hisham Ariffin ◽

Noriah Othman

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Landscape Architecture ◽

Economic Status ◽

Research Perspective ◽

Intangible Resources ◽

Trait Theory ◽

Trait Theory Of Leadership ◽

Individual Use ◽

New Research ◽

Architecture Firms

Pierre Bourdieu (1986) introduced the concept of capitals as forms of intangible resources that individual use to advance their socio-economic status. Past relevant researches have not focused on all Bourdieu capitals. This study conceptualises the Bourdieu capitals to empirically determine the intangible resources of Malaysian leader landscape architects. The aim of this study is to determine the type of capitals of leader landscape architects in Malaysian landscape architecture firms. All landscape architecture firms (73 nos.) in the database of the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia were chosen for the survey. The firms were given the letter of invitation and questionnaires through the post. Thirty-nine firms responded to the invitation which resulted in 90 subordinates landscape architects and assistant landscape architects as respondents. The subordinates were asked to rate their leaders’ (landscape architects) capitals. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and factor analysis. Factor analysis findings generated 5 factors (capitals). The capitals are social, human, emotional, cultural and design authority. The study findings provide evidence of the validity of scales to measure the intangible resources of the leading landscape architects in Malaysian landscape architecture firms. It also suggests a new research perspective for the Trait Theory of Leadership by replacing the traits with Bourdieu’s forms of capitals.

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Self-Cleaning Concrete for Landscaping Applications

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/201928905004 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 289 ◽

pp. 05004 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Diana-Maria Mircea

Keyword(s):

Landscape Architecture ◽

Building Materials ◽

Organic Materials ◽

Construction Materials ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Natural Process ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Catalytic Material ◽

Self Cleaning ◽

Agriculture Water

Negative effects of environmental pollution pose a significant risk to agriculture, water resources and human health. This can however be reduced by selecting appropriate materials in construction and landscape architecture. It is well-known that strong sunlight or ultraviolet light decomposes many organic materials in a slow natural process. Photocatalytic substances accelerate this process and when used in concrete (which is one of the most widely used construction materials), permit the treatment of pollutants close to their source by applying a self-cleaning principle: decomposing organic materials, biological materials and pollutants into molecules like oxygen, water, carbon dioxide, nitrates, and sulphates. Catalytic material activation will start due to energy that is received from sunlight (it also can be activated using artificial lights), and self-cleaning begins when this material is activated. Beside other properties, this innovative self-cleaning concrete also keeps its colour for far longer than other traditional building materials, making it a desirable solution for landscaping applications.

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Aesthetic creation theory and landscape architecture

Journal of Landscape Architecture ◽

10.1080/18626033.2016.1144688 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 80-91 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Rudi van Etteger ◽

Ian H. Thompson ◽

Vera Vicenzotti

Keyword(s):

Landscape Architecture

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Recommendations on Promoting the Landscape Architecture Esthetics Research in China

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.295-298.701 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 295-298 ◽

pp. 701-707

Author(s):

Yan Long ◽

Rong Ke Jin

Keyword(s):

Landscape Architecture ◽

Academic Research ◽

Current Situation ◽

Theoretical Research ◽

Related Literature ◽

Research Framework ◽

Research Objects

This article reviews the landscape esthetics research in China in the last thirty years by collecting and listing the domestic journals concerning landscape esthetics and related literature since 1980. It analyzes and surmises the disadvantages and characteristics in the current situation of research on landscape esthetics in China. In order to solve the problems of vague subject in the research of landscape esthetics in China, as well as the complexity and variation in the scale of research objects, the authors propose that the concept of “landscape esthetics” should be renamed to “landscape architecture esthetics” in domestic academic research, recommending the improvement of theoretical research framework on landscape esthetics. Finally, it ends with an attempt to prospect the research on landscape esthetics in China.

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