Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Flashcards
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The concept of 'borrowed scenery' (shakkei) originates from which garden design tradition?
Answer: Japanese garden design
Shakkei is a Japanese design technique that incorporates distant landscapes—mountains, trees, or sky—into a garden's composition to extend its perceived space.
Which of the following best defines 'edge effect' in landscape ecology?
Answer: Increased species diversity and activity at the transition zone between two habitats
Edge effect describes the phenomenon where habitat boundaries (ecotones) support greater species richness due to access to resources from two adjacent ecosystems.
A landscape architect specifies a plant as 'Quercus alba' — what information does this binomial nomenclature convey?
Answer: The genus (Quercus) and species (alba) in the Linnaean classification system
Binomial nomenclature uses genus and species names in Latin to precisely identify plants universally, regardless of regional common name variations.
Which land use planning tool designates specific zones for residential, commercial, or industrial use to guide development?
Answer: Zoning Ordinance
A Zoning Ordinance is a local law that regulates land use by dividing a jurisdiction into districts with specific permitted uses, setbacks, and development standards.
The term 'albedo' in sustainable landscape design refers to:
Answer: The reflectivity of a surface expressed as a ratio of reflected to incident light
Albedo measures how much solar radiation a surface reflects; high-albedo materials (light-colored pavements, vegetation) reduce heat absorption and mitigate urban heat islands.
In the context of BLArch accreditation, which organization is responsible for accrediting landscape architecture degree programs in the United States?
Answer: Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB)
LAAB is the accrediting body for BLA and MLA degree programs in the U.S., ensuring curricula meet professional education standards.
Which type of retaining wall relies on its own weight to resist soil pressure without additional anchoring?
Answer: Gravity retaining wall
A gravity retaining wall uses its own mass—typically stone, concrete, or masonry—to counteract the lateral pressure of retained soil without requiring footings or anchors.