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  • Faculty of Architecture and Design
  • Department of Architecture
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  • Landscape Design
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Course Introduction Information

Code - Course Title MİM4504 - Landscape Design
Course Type Area Elective Courses
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Laboratory + Practice 2+1
ECTS 4.0
Course Instructor(s) PROFESÖR DOKTOR ALPER ÇABUK
Mode of Delivery face to face
Prerequisites none
Courses Recomended none
Required or Recommended Resources 1. McHarg, I. L. (1969). Design with nature. New York: Natural History Press (now Wiley).2. Leopold, A. (1966). A Sand County almanac and sketches here and there. Oxford University Press.3. Simonds, J. O., & Starke, B. W. (2006). Landscape architecture: A manual of environmental planning and design (4th ed.). McGraw-Hill.4. Jacobs, J. (1961). The death and life of great American cities. Random House.5. Dirr, M. A. (2011). Manual of woody landscape plants: Their identification, ornamental characteristics, culture, propagation and uses (6th ed.). Stipes Publishing.6. Hopper, L. J. (Ed.). (2006). Landscape architectural graphic standards. John Wiley & Sons.7. Harris, C. W., & Dines, N. T. (2007). Time-saver standards for landscape architecture (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill.8. Hopper, L. J. (Ed.). (2006). Landscape architectural graphic standards. John Wiley & Sons. (Note: Duplicate of #6, only one is necessary.)9. Harris, C. W., & Dines, N. T. (1988). Time-saver standards for landscape architecture: Design and construction data. McGraw-Hill.10. Reid, G. (2004). Landscape graphics: Plan, section, and perspective drawing of landscape spaces. John Wiley & Sons.11. Eckbo, G. (1950). Landscape for living. Duell, Sloan & Pearce. (Reissued 2002 by Island Press.)12. Hubbard, H. V., & Kimball, T. (1917). An introduction to the study of landscape design. Houghton Mifflin Company.13. Forman, R. T. T. (1995). Land mosaics: The ecology of landscapes and regions. Cambridge University Press.14. Forman, R. T. T., & Godron, M. (1986). Landscape ecology. John Wiley & Sons.
Recommended Reading List 1. Ingram, D. L. (1991).Basic Principles of Landscape Design (Circular 536). University of Florida IFAS Extension.Covers key design elements: form, line, texture, color, scale, balance.2. Vendrame, N. et al. (2019).Landscape Design Based on Research: A Methodological Guide. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU).Explores evidence-based design methodology in urban and rural contexts.3. Kansas State University Extension (KSU).Residential Landscape Design Series.A practical manual for planting, layout, and seasonal planning in residential landscapes.4. University of Florida Campus Planning Team. (2006).Landscape Design Guidelines.Access via UF Planning OfficeUseful for discussing large-scale campus and public space planning.5. Roehr, D. (2023).Climate Resilience Tools for Landscape Architects: Open Source Approaches.[Open Access Paper – ResearchGate/Academia.edu]Provides digital tools for stormwater management, green infrastructure, etc.6. Forman, R. T. T. (2002).Landscape Ecology Principles in Landscape Architecture and Land-Use Planning. Harvard Graduate School of Design (summary document).[Available in excerpts through academic repositories]Introduces spatial structure, flows, and mosaics of landscape design.7. Zhang, J., & Liu, H. (2023).Robots in the Garden: Adaptive AI for Smart Landscapes. ArXiv Preprint.arXiv:2303.08923AI and robotics integration in landscape automation and sensing.8. Xing, L., & He, Y. (2025).AI-generated Design Content in Landscape Architecture: A Systematic Survey.[Available via ArXiv or HAL archives]Overview of generative tools (like Midjourney, DALL·E) in landscape design education.9. Rana, S., & Batty, M. (2004).Visualising the Structure of Architectural Open Spaces: Space Syntax Models.UCL CASA Working PapersA deep dive into visibility and accessibility analysis in public landscapes.10. Getty Publications Virtual Library.https://www.getty.edu/publications/Over 300+ free books on landscape architecture, design theory, and cultural landscapes.11. Archnet – MIT / Aga Khan Trust. https://archnet.orgOffers scholarly open access resources focused on Islamic architecture, urbanism, and gardens worldwide.
Assessment methods and criteria 1 mid term, 1 home work, 1 final exam
Work Placement none
Sustainability Development Goals

Content

Weeks Topics
Week - 1 Basic Principles of Landscape Design
Week - 2 Fundamental Components and Principles of Landscape Architecture
Week - 3 Landscape Typologies: Rural, Urban, and Natural Areas
Week - 4 Land Use and Functional Zoning
Week - 5 Plant Material and Role in The Design
Week - 6 Ecological Principles in Landscape Design
Week - 7 Landscape and Water
Week - 8 User Centered Landscapes and Accessibility
Week - 9 Graphical Explanation Techniques for Landscape Architecture
Week - 10 Spatial Structures: Visualization and Open Area Geometry
Week - 11 Cultural Landscapes and Historical Structure
Week - 12 Sustainable and Resilient Design
Week - 13 New Technologies in Landscape Architecture and Artificial Intelligence
Week - 14 Student Project Presentations and Evaluation

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  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Question & Answer
  • Observation
  • Team/Group Work
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Brain Storming
  • Proje Design/Management
  • Competences
  • Productive
  • True to core values
  • Rational
  • Questoning
  • Creative
  • Civic awareness
  • Environmental awareness
  • Adapt to different situations and social roles
  • Work in teams
  • Respect differences
  • Eleştirel düşünebilme
  • Abstract analysis and synthesis
  • Problem solving
  • Decision making
  • To work in interdisciplinary projects
  • Project Design and Management

Assessment Methods

Assessment Method and Passing Requirements
Quamtity Percentage (%)
1.Midterm Exam 1 40
Final Exam 1 60
Toplam (%) 100
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