LAA 6525L – Advanced Landscape Construction Design
4 Credits Studio
Prerequisites: LAA 3420 and LAA 3421 or equivalents
General
The purpose of this course is do demonstrate the relationship between
design and construction, and to instruct the student how to prepare
a comprehensive set of construction documents.
Objectives
Students will complete a full set of construction documents to support
an individually developed design concept and will include the following
drawings in the final set:
Title Sheet
Layout and Dimension Plan
Grading and Drainage Plan and Details
Paving Plan and Details
Masonry Wall Plan (free-standing and retaining) and Details
Wood Structure Plan and Details
Landscape Plan and Details
Irrigation Plan and Details
Accessories Plan and Details (play equipment, furniture, or water feature, etc.)
The preparation of Specifications, Quantity Take-Offs and an Estimate of Probable Construction Cost will also be a part of the
regular assignments. Occasional field trips to observe local construction sites or materials may be taken.
Performance
Students will be evaluated on the accuracy and completeness of the
documents produced and on a research paper about a selected construction
product or method of construction.
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