Urban Landscape Issues

Catalog description

This course introduces the concepts and principles of sustainable urban landscapes. By using these concepts the student will be able to create outdoor spaces that are not only functional and maintainable, but environmentally sound, cost effective and aesthetically pleasing. The design process is the first consideration, followed by implementation and maintenance, each with sustainability as a major consideration. The course will cover such topics as green roofs, water wise principles, rain gardens, pervious paving, LEED, erosion and sedimentation control and others.