Course Description: Manipulating land form as well as moving, collecting and using water for aesthetic and functional purposes are functions unique to the profession of landscape architecture. Students will learn about innovative sustainable technologies and incorporate these features in design solutions represented in both drawing and model form. Course Prerequisites: LAN 235, LAN 240, LAN [...]
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Summer Classes; LAN 260: The Technical World 1: Grading & Drainage
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Summer Classes; GLA 640 (Graduate Student Class)
GLA 640 Urban Open Spaces Description: This course will explore the cultural history of open spaces such as gardens, parks, plazas, and state and national park systems around the world. Students will be introduced to the perceptions of nature as impacted by industrialization, increased urbanization, social reform, concerns about ecology, and the preservation of natural [...]
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SPRING SHOW ENTRIES
The semester is quickly coming to a close… Get your Spring show entries in ASAP! Please find the instructions below: Deadline for submittals : May 17th, 2013 Select examples of your best work from any of your Landscape Architecture classes and studios, including ARH 110 class, fromFall 2012 to Spring 2013. Any work older than Fall 2012 will not be [...]
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Urban Hike
GET ACTIVE! GET CONNECTED! GET INFORMED! The Academy of Art University Landscape Architecture department’s ASLA Student Affiliate Chapter kicked off their first event this weekend. Led by Heather Clendenin, students of the LAN department went on an “Urban Hike” that lasted approx. 2 hour. They wandered up to see the Phillip Burton Memorial at Ft. [...]
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Land8.com
Ever looked for a platform in which you could find the most up to date news in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design? Well, you’re in luck! Check out Land8.com where you can find information on the latest design trends, job openings, firm profiles, and precedent studies.
Outlook for Employment in Landscape Architecture
Pretty soon many of you will be starting to search for jobs in the Landscape Architecture field, and by the looks of it, you’re in luck! The ASLA recently posted the outlook for employment in the field which looks pretty promising. Check it out for yourself…
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Pecha-Kucha!
If you’re looking for a fun night on the town that is still design oriented, check out PECHA-KUCHA 20×20. Pecha-Kucha Night was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. It has turned into a massive celebration, with events happening in hundreds [...]
“Powers of Ten” Design Workshop
Join Llisa Demetrios, granddaughter of Charles and Ray Eames for an evening of short film screenings made by Charles and Ray Eames, followed by a design workshop in which you will be experimenting with scale. When: Thursday, November 29th @ 7:00 pm Where: 601 Brannan, First Floor Presentation Space
Competition Opportunity!
One of the ways to get your name out in the profession is participating in design competitions . Check out this fantastic Design competition opportunity through the ASLA. DESIGN COMPETITION. INFILL PHILADELPHIA. SOAK IT UP! Date: 10/12/2012 - 1/22/2013 Category: Competitions / Awards Location(s): Pennsylvania Full Description:The Philadelphia Water Department, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Community Design Collaborative invites design [...]
