CO4010 Landscape Conservation Syllabus:
CO4010 Landscape Conservation Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVES:
The objective of this course is to introduce the students to different types of historic landscape planning principles as found in various parts of world
The subject will focus on ways to conserve the landscape through various traditional and modern means.
To address the contemporary challenges that face the sustainable use and conservation of historic landscapes to ensure healthy ecosystems for future generations.
To identify threats and sensitive landscapes including cultural, or historic landscapes.
To study appropriate cases where approaches and proposed sustainable solutions are present which are critical to the future development of key economic sectors.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO HISTORIC LANDSCAPE DESIGNS
Introduction to landscape architecture, ecology, ecological balance, landscape conservation – reclamation and restoration of derelict landscapes, environmental impact assessment – Landscape and garden design in history – Japanese, Italian Renaissance and Moghul gardens in India, Study of notable examples, Spatial development in landscape design.
UNIT II EVOLUTION OF MODERN LANDSCAPE DESIGNS
Industrialization and urbanization – impacts and development of the concept of public, open spaces, open space development in new towns, parks movement, Open space development and its urban design and planning context, Early industrial towns and the garden city movement, Public park as a major component of urban landscape, the works of F.L.Ohmstead, and other pioneers, Open space development and Close conceptual relationship between Town planning, urban design and landscape architecture, Examples.
UNIT III MODERN MOVEMENTS & CONTEMPROARY CONCEPTS
Changing concepts of space and the relationship of architecture to landscape, Study of selected works of modern architects and landscape architects, Post-war development in Europe, The influence of Ian Mcharg on Landscape architecture, The works of Jellicoe, Burle Marx and others, Concept of sustainable landscape development, Cultural landscapes their definition, identification, characteristics, policies, Artistic sensibility in landscape architecture and land art, New development in urban Landscape design.
UNIT IV SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION
Need and concept of sustainability, Brundtland report, World Commission on environment and development, sustainable development, sustainable growth, sustainable economy and sustainable use. Visions of sustainability, Source and ethics of sustainability. Sustainability and Climate Change – Sustainable landscape maintenance and management, Conservation and preservation of ecological fragile areas such as wetlands, creeks etc. – Conservation ordinances
UNIT V CASE STUDIES
Selected case studies on various types of landscape conservation in India and abroad
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Students should be able to
CO1 Relate and understand various historic landscape designs, principles and their development
CO2 Explain the historic development and growth of various types of landscape planning.
CO3 Identify various methods of landscape conservation and apply specific methods wherever required.
CO4 Analyze historic landscapes, their relationship with heritage structures and make informed land management decisions
CO5 Build strategic and integrated plans which are essential for sustaining indispensable landscapes.
REFERENCES
1. Anne Simon Moffat and Marc Schiller Landscape design that saves energy William Monow and co.,Inc., New York, 1981
2. Geoffrey and Susan Jellico The Landscape of Man Thames and Hudson, 1987
3. John.F.Benson and Maggie.H.Roe Landscape and sustainability John Wiley Publication, NewYork, 2000
4. O.R.Gray Landscape Planning for Energy Conservation