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061-0109-00L 2 Credits MSC D-ARCH
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Landscape Architecture I

Geschichte und Theorie der Landschaftsarchitektur I

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Annemarie Bucher
Only for Landscape Architecture MSc.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:40

Abstract

The Landscape Architecture I and II lecture series looks at the design of nature from the first cultural landscapes to today's complex cultural landscape structures. The fall semester opens up the history and theory of garden design and landscape architecture from the early advanced civilizations through to the natural garden movement.

Objective

Students acquire an overview of the history of landscape architecture as well as an insight into the changing concepts and ways of thinking about designing nature. They become familiar with historical developments and their actuality and learn "from history". Design contexts are taught using examples. Students develop a basis for ways of thinking and action for current landscape architectural challenges.

Content

The lectures in the fall semester provide an overview of the cultural history of nature, the landscape and the garden from its origins to the present day. An in-depth understanding of the transformation as well as the design strategies and characteristics of the most important epochs and their current relevance will be discussed.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts and a reading list will be provided.

Literature

An exam-relevant reading list will be provided.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
Die Prüfung findet zwischen dem 6.12.21 und 21.1.22 statt. Das genaue Datum folgt bis zur z. Semesterwoche.

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Geschichte und Theorie der Landschaftsarchitektur I
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 25.10.2021 (Seminarwoche) und am 20.12.21 (Schlussabgabe). (Findet im Wechsel mit "Ethik in der Landschaftsarchitektur" als Blockveranstaltung statt).
  • Mon 08:00-11:30 (HIQ C 11)
24 h semesterly

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