Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Landscape Design Flashcards
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Which concept describes the design approach of making a building or landscape appear to emerge naturally from its site, responding to topography and local materials?
Answer: Regionalism
Regionalism is a design philosophy that responds to local climate, culture, materials, and topography, making designs feel native to and inseparable from their specific place.
In landscape grading, a 'swale' is designed to:
Answer: Convey surface runoff in a controlled direction away from structures
A swale is a shallow, vegetated channel designed to collect and direct stormwater runoff across a landscape while reducing velocity and promoting infiltration.
Which principle of visual design describes the recurrence of similar elements at regular intervals to create a sense of movement and cohesion?
Answer: Rhythm
Rhythm in landscape design is achieved by repeating plants, colors, textures, or forms at regular intervals, guiding the eye through the composition and creating a sense of movement.
What is the purpose of a 'planting palette' in landscape design documentation?
Answer: A curated list of plant species selected for a project, showing key characteristics and design intent
A planting palette is the designer-selected collection of plant species for a project, typically presented with botanical names, sizes, spacing, and design roles to guide both the plan and the installation.
Which LEED credit category specifically rewards landscape designs that reduce potable water use for irrigation?
Answer: Water Efficiency – Outdoor Water Use Reduction
LEED's Water Efficiency category includes Outdoor Water Use Reduction credits that reward designs using drought-tolerant plants, efficient irrigation systems, or eliminating irrigation entirely.
In landscape design, 'negative space' refers to:
Answer: The open, unplanted or paved areas that define and give meaning to planted masses
Negative space is the open area (lawn, pavement, water) surrounding planted masses or structures; skillfully designed negative space makes planted masses feel more intentional and powerful.
Which factor is most critical when selecting pavement materials for a heavily shaded urban plaza in a hot climate?
Answer: High solar reflectance index (SRI) to reduce heat island effect
In hot climates, materials with a high Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) reflect solar radiation rather than absorbing it, reducing the urban heat island effect and improving pedestrian comfort.