Description:

This course focuses on the study of the physical properties and uses of landscape construction materials. The ‘how to’ of landscape construction is described and illustrated in detail. Site design and landscape construction techniques are interdependent. The characteristics and methods of installation and resulting maintenance requirements of particular materials often have significant design implications. These implications include durability, load bearing capacity and associated construction costs.

Designed For:

Home gardeners and landscape practitioners looking for insight into the construction practices of residential landscapes.

Objectives:

To facilitate the understanding of the principles necessary for the design and construction of functional and build-able landscapes that are also aesthetically pleasing.

Grading Scheme:

Assessment	Weight
Quizzes (1)	15% each
Assignments (3)	30%, 20%, 20%
Discussions	15%

*Grading Scheme subject to change.

Course Topics:

Materials:

Required Material Provided:

CD-ROM

Required Material Not Provided:

Architect’s Scales - imperial and metric measurements

Examples:

1) Staedtler-Mars Imperial Triangular Scale – 12 in.
Example: Wyndham Art Supply Product No. 987-18-31 (professional, colour coded), or 987-19-31 (student, economy)

2) Staedtler-Mars Professional Triangular Scale – 30 cm.
Example: Wyndham Art Supply Product No. 987-18-4 (Scale 1:100 to 1:400)

Updated July, 2007.

These items can be purchased at your local art supply stores, business supply centres and print shops. If you cannot locate these drafting supplies please contact Wyndham Art Supplies in Guelph. All items on this list can be purchased and mailed to your address through their online store. Please visit Wyndham Art Supply or call toll free at 1-800-560-1970 for more information.

Other:

For more info:

Contact: Info
Phone: 519 824-4120, Ext: 55000
E-mail: info@open.uoguelph.ca