Columbia University in the City of New York

Landscape Design

Landscape design is a special kind of activity aimed at creating an enabling environment for human habitation. In the study area, it is necessary to determine the type of soil and its acidity, groundwater levels and some Other features of the area. After an accurate site plan, go to the next stage of the design. Character and image of the garden depends on the style, which will be laid in its foundation. But before develop a common style plot, you must determine what and where will be located, ie its structure.

Landscape garden should be planned so that he could fit your lifestyle. Identify the following functional areas of grounds: 1. Entrance area (it can be located parking, garage, etc.). 2. Residential zone (the area near the house). 3.

Recreation Area (may include an ornamental garden, a gazebo, a pond, barbecue and other elements. 4. Shopping area. 5. Orchard, vegetable garden. 6. Sports zone (not in all the gardens). 7. Children's playground (if there are children). All areas have their own purpose and together tracks. Often we have to consider Several variants of functional areas on the site, choosing a better option. Specifying how the elements of the site will be located and how much space they need, you can start modeling or Design your territory. It is very important in this case to comply with all the proportions, for this landscape designers often use the overlay network created by the site plan. Grid spacing must comply with the the size of the site and buildings.

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