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Landscape Architecture I
Landschaftsarchitektur I
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:20
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 formations. The lecture series not only analyzes the results of anthropogenic nature design, but also discusses its various causes, contexts and consequences.
Objective
The course provides the basics and tools for an in-depth understanding of the discipline of landscape design and its far-reaching interconnections with architecture, urban planning, ecology and other spatial and nature-related sciences. The aim is to adopt landscape perspectives in planning and design processes and to critically reflect on one's own projects within a specific context. Students learn about historical developments and their topicality and learn "from history". Design contexts are presented on the basis of examples. Students develop a basis for ways of thinking and action for current landscape architectural challenges.
Content
The lectures in the fall semester course "History and Theory of Gardens and Landscape Architecture" 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 change as will be offered and the design strategies and characteristics of the most important epochs and their current relevance will be discussed.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Handouts and a bibliography will be provided
Literature
Handouts and a bibliography will be provided
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
- Mode
- oral 15 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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Landschaftsarchitektur I
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 23. Oktober (Seminarwoche) sowie in den beiden letzten Semesterwochen (vor Schlussabgaben).
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No time listed | 2 h weekly |