What Is Landscape Architecture?

THEME: What Is Landscape Architecture?

“I don’t divide architecture, landscaping and gardening, to me they are one. “  

   Luis Barragan                                                                        

Read, write and learn the following words and word combinations:

branch галузь

to deal with мати справу з

to involve залучати

goal мета

impact вплив  

soil грунт                                                        

requirements вимоги

experience досвід

to connect поєднувати

to lay out планувати

to take into account брати до уваги

environment навколишнє середовище

landscape architecture ландшафтна архітектура

Read and translate the text:

           Landscape architecture is a branch of architecture that deals with the planning and design of land and its relation to the buildings around it. While many believe that it is simply related to landscaping and plant selection, landscape architecture is actually much more involved than that. This practice blends site planning, landscaping, art, and environmental restoration to help connect an area to the buildings around it, and make the landscape attractive in it. The goal of landscape architecture is to create pleasing, functional, and beautiful spaces that serve the needs of their owners or the public. As the green building movement grows, landscape architecture will likely become even more critical to the building process.

Trained landscape architects help lay out a piece of land, determining where structures should be placed so that they have minimal impact on the environment. The landscape architect will take into account the profile of the land, plants and wildlife, nearby water bodies, and surrounding structures to help place the new building in the most effective spot. By properly placing the building, the occupants can enjoy more views and daylight, while the wildlife and soil are disturbed as little as possible. With all of the responsibilities involved in landscape architecture, those wishing to pursue a job in this field will generally be required to complete an undergraduate degree or higher, depending on where they plan to work. The majority of US states and other western countries require that landscape architects are licensed. In the US, licensing is granted by The Council of Landscape Architectural 8 Registration Boards (CLARB). To apply for a license, applicants must meet the requirements for their state, which may include a bachelor's or master’s degree, or a combination of education and experience. After an architect has been licensed by CLARB, he or she is free to practice landscape architecture with a design firm, or on their own. Many landscape architects are hired by architecture firms to collaborate on projects with other designers and engineers. The landscape architect may take care of the entire civil design, including site plans, underground work, and environmental protection, or may focus simply on the landscaping and topography. They may also find jobs in real estate, with municipalities, or with park or forest services. A fairly large percentage of landscape architects also start private practices, where they offer residential design services or consultation services in the commercial sector.

Choose the correct answer.

1. Landscape architecture is a branch of architecture that deals with:

a) the planning and design of land

b) the use of land

2. Trained landscape architects determine where structures should be placed so that they have:

a) no impact on the environment

b) minimal impact on the environment

3. Architects who wish to pursue a job in this field will generally be required:

a) to complete an undergraduate degree

b) to finish courses

4. Most landscape architects:

a) start their own private practice

b) work for large-scale design firms

Fill in the gaps using the words below.

responsible   landscape   carried out   environment buildings

Much planning and landscape designing activity is 1 __ by state institutions and a host of specialists – architects, planners, surveyors, geographers, designers, economists and many others. Landscape architects or 2 __ designers are concerned with the design, planning and construction of the outdoor environment. While architects are 3 __ for designing buildings – the internal environment- landscape architects are responsible for designing the landscape around 4 __ - the external environment. They try to ensure that any changes made to the natural 5__ blend with what already exists to create an aesthetically pleasing whole.

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