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6 Awesome Campus Designs From Around the World

Article by Eni Çeka – We take a look at 6 awesome campus designs from around the world that have contributed to happier, healthier and more productive environments.  A campus — the grounds and buildings of a university, college, school, office, or hospital — is an academic, social, or spiritual entity. It is crucial that this space be attractive and functional, because it is a place where most of us spend a considerable amount of time. A subtle integration of this outdoor space with the natural environment, physical activities, social meetings, and relaxation enables diverse experiences. “First life, then spaces, then buildings – the other way around never works,” says Jan Gehl, an urban design expert. Here are six great campus projects that demonstrate how exceptional la...Read More

Safety in Landscape Design and Implementation

We take a closer look at safety in landscape design, discovering its importance and how it helps the profession of landscape design be what it is today.  Landscape Architecture is much more than a drawing board with creative ideas. It encompasses many aspects of proper planning and design with implementation of those plans wrapped up with proper follow through to ensure the customer is completely satisfied with the finished product and service. Often overlooked in the name of profits is safety, and while it outwardly appears that this is an area a Project Manager can easily skimp on, the inward reality is this is not so. Let’s look at a scenario that is commonplace, that being shoring. What should be of utmost importance when undertaking a job that requires workers to be in a trench is pre...Read More

Landscape Architecture Internships: The Best Ways to Find Them

Article by Irene Crowo Nielsen – We explore some of the best ways you can get on the professional ladder and enjoy the benefits of securing your own landscape architecture internship.  You have made it this far. You are studying landscape architecture and you are now a step closer to your first job as a landscape architect. One of the smartest things you can do now to advance your career, get real-life experience, and prepare for the future is to land an internship with a landscape architecture firm, whether it is just for the summer or compulsory for your course. It is always a little overwhelming to step out into the real world, and a question that most surely will pop up in your head will be “where do I find one?” We at Landscape Architects Network (LAN) want to give you some tips...Read More

Make a Small Backyard Look Bigger: Some Getting-Started Tips

We look at techniques to make a small backyard look bigger so you can get the most out of your private outdoor space. Working with a small backyard is both easy and tricky at the same time. The limited space is actually easy to work with, since you don’t have to add a lot of elements to fill it. It is also easier and more affordable to create different landscape designs for a small backyard. On the other hand, the limited space means you have to be extra creative with what you add to the yard. There are actually so many things you can do to make a small backyard look bigger. While it’s fun to talk about the different design ideas and tricks to try, we’re going to focus on the top three tips that will help you get started. Small Backyard Use Diagonal Lines It is not a secret that diagonal l...Read More

Keeping Your Garden Healthy During Winters : The Upcoming Trends

We take a look at how to keep your garden healthy during winters, covering a rang eof tips that will ensure you get the most out of your outdoor space.  Now here comes the autumn; a perfect time to give more attention to your home garden! It has served you during scorching summer and has soothed your nerves with its beautiful flowers. Now, during winters, it deserves extra care to be lush, beautiful and healthy garden for spring ahead. To your service and knowledge, garden specialists Oeco Garden Rooms, brings easiest, most effective and handy tips on how to maintain your garden during winters as well as upcoming garden trends that you must follow. Garden Healthy During Winters 1. Preparing & Maintaining Your Lawn: For new lawn, dig and turn over the soil. Rake and settle it. Your gard...Read More

Asbestos in Construction

We take a closer look at the Asbestos in construction, discovering how i can be harmful and what you have to look out for. Asbestos is a harmful substance known to cause serious health diseases to those exposed to it. It was once a popular strengthening element in construction and is now commonly found in building, structures, and vessels that have been around since the 1900s. Studies conducted in the recent years have uncovered the dangerous effects of this naturally occurring substance. Today, the use, distribution, and handling of asbestos are closely regulated to avoid seriously grave fatalities. Health Implications Mesothelioma – a cancer known to be almost solely caused by asbestos exposure. It is acquired when inhaled asbestos fibres penetrate the lung walls. This deadly disease tak...Read More

How to Convert Waste into Art and Landscape

Article by Bhanu Mahajan – A review of the Rock Garden, by Nek Chand, Chandigarh, India, shows us how to  convert waste into art and landscape. Parks and green belts are the lungs of a city. They help to minimize the environmental stress caused by automobiles and industries, and also act as recreational spaces. But with the increasing demand for land in urban centers, it is hard to find such spaces, particularly in developing countries with densely populated urban settings. With the generation of huge amounts of unrecycled municipal waste going into suburban landfills, many cities start to become unlivable. Lots of untreated piles of waste and no green spaces for recreation are something that we often see in our cities.  But can you imagine a sculpture garden inside the woods, design...Read More

The Interlace — Proof That Nature and Urban Areas Can Thrive in Harmony

Article by Lidija Šuster – A review of The Interlace, by ICN Design, Singapore In today’s world, buildings and skyscrapers sprout at an incredible pace. It’s our job as landscape architects to make sure the concrete jungle doesn’t take over our planet. Vegetation acts as the “lungs” of any city and heals humans both physically and psychologically. It enhances concentration, reduces stress, and makes people feel better. These benefits are backed up by numerous studies, but our own experience tells the tale true. That means no matter how big a residential area is or how many buildings it has, it is crucially important to always make room for nature. ICN Design made room for one such project in Singapore: The Interlace landscape brought stunning outdoor spaces to a highly residential area. Al...Read More

Guldbergs Plads : A Thrilling Urban “Forest” That Will Make You Look Twice

Article by Win Phyo – Guldbergs Plads , by 1:1 landskab in Copenhagen, Denmark Have you ever thought about (or been interested in) how simple features can be used in multiple ways? Flexibility in landscape design is a wonderful thing, and Guldbergs Plads, a neighborhood park in Copenhagen, does the job of demonstrating this. Upon first glance, this project doesn’t look very conventional, and you may even doubt whether it works as Upon first glance, this project doesn’t look very conventional, and you may even doubt whether it works as a space. However, the three elements that have been implemented teach us the value of creating unity with the existing features and coherence to the overall design. What Does it Mean When We Say a Landscape Design is Flexible? As landscape designers or ...Read More

Landscape Architecture and Digital Technologies

“To engage with potential digital technologies is to understand a new language, new workflows, design processes and theory.” Landscape Architecture and Digital Technologies: Re-Conceptualising Design and Making is a glimpse behind the scenes into some of the today’s most cutting-edge design firms and a welcome, in-depth exploration of the tools that are shaping their most unique landscapes. The range of programs and techniques used to develop projects has been changing at a breakneck pace over the last decade. While most firms have reached proficiency with computer aided drafting and perhaps delved into 3D modeling, many designers might be surprised by the breadth of methods presented in this book. Form is often a direct representation of the tools used to derive it. Thes...Read More

Quantifying the Landscape with the Landscape Performance Series

Hooked on podcasts? So am I. Unfortunately, I have struggled to find a podcast related to my profession and passion: urban design. Thankfully, DeepRoot has stepped in and created Remarkable Objects. Remarkable Objects, hosted by Leda Marritz, Creative Director at DeepRoot, is a new podcast about the intersection of nature and urban design. In each episode, we will hear from leaders and innovators whose work aims to influence the way we think about, design, and build the urban environment. In the first episode, Barbara Deutsch, the Executive Director of the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF), makes a case for quantifying the benefits of landscape design. LAF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to investing in the profession through research, scholarship, and leadership programs. Deut...Read More

5 Ways to Turn Your Lawn into an Eco-Friendly Landscape

We review 5 ways you can get that lawn of yours and turn it into an eco-friendly landscape that is sure to inspire others to do the same.  A green yard gives more than just a green look. It adds health and sustainability to your landscape in an environment-friendly way. Green landscaping also referred as eco-landscaping, is a way to create, design and maintain your landscape to save money, time and energy. It reduces air pollution, nurtures wildlife, water, and soil to make healthy recreational spaces. One notable component of it is the use of renewable energy sources like solar for landscape lights. Below are 5 ways to turn your lawn into an eco-friendly landscape: Eco-Friendly Landscape Plants and Hardscapes For a Green Landscape Plants are a central part of a green landscape. Consider n...Read More

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