- Docente: Maria Eva Giorgioni
- Credits: 6
- SSD: AGR/04
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Planning and management of agro-territorial, forest and landscape (cod. 8532)
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from Sep 20, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023
Learning outcomes
At the end of course, the student will acquire the basic knowledge on methods and phases for working out a project of green landscapes, parks, gardens and thematic green areas, with a specific attention to species selection and plant use. The student will be able to analyse area, user requirements, composition concepts and plant community in accordance with functional, agronomical and sustainable guide-lines. Moreover, he is able to draw up the project tables, the bill of quantities and maintenance cost forecast.
Course contents
1-The project drawing up (20 hours)
- Steps of a green area design process: landscape analysis and evaluation of the specific area; landscape interpretation and local restrictions. Characteristic and expectations of users. Masterplan, definitive project and working plans. Maintenance schedule and economic forecast.
-Analysis of historic and contemporary design styles and their sustainability in our climatic conditions. Above all, choice, use and intercropping of species.
- Technical, agronomical and design analysis of green areas under a limited water availability (xerogardening) or in accordance with themes, as colour and smell.
- Technical, agronomical and design analysis of green areas, suitable for environment mitigation and wellbeing in urban areas, socio-economic and therapeutic activity, greening of streets and road infrastructures, greening of buildings (green walls, living walls, extensive and intensive green roofs).
- Comparison of the green regulations used in several municipalities.
2-The plants (20 hours)
Physiological, agronomical, ornamental characteristics and maintenance requirements of:
- evergreen and deciduous trees,
- evergreen and deciduous ornamental shrubs, - groundcover species.
- herbaceous perennials for sunny and shady places, groundcover species, geophytes, bedding plants.
- Valuation of plant communities and analysis of use examples.
3- Practical activities: seminars, exercises and design laboratory (20 hours):
- seminars with professional landscapers explaining their activity and projects to stimulate discussion with and among the students.
- Guided visits to nursery and interesting green areas.
- Laboratory of design: choice of the area for the individual project, draft of preliminary and executive tables. CAD knowledge is usefull but not required.
Readings/Bibliography
- ppt presentations, used during lectures, supplied by professor at the end of each lecture and available on AMSCampus at the end of all lessons.
Advised bibliography is:
Howcroft H., Majerus M., Garden design: a book of ideas. Ed. Firefly Books Ltd, 2015.
Zagari F., Manuale di progettazione dei giardini, Ed. Mancosu, 2009.
Motloch J.L., Introduction to landscape design. NY Wiley 2001.
Toccolini A.- Piano e progetto di area verde- Maggioli Editore, 2002
For the investigation on specific subjects:
Abram P. - Giardini pensili - Sistemi editoriali 2007
Ormsbee Simonds J., Barry W. Starke B.W., Landscape architecture : a manual of environmental planning and design - New York, McGraw Hill, 2006.
Oudolf P. e Kingsbury N., Landscape in landscape. The Monacell Press, 2010
For plant choice:
Phillips R., Rix M., Perennials. Pan Books Ltd. London
Phillips R., Rix M., Shrubs. Pan Books Ltd. London
Phillips R., Rix M., Trees. Pan Books Ltd. London
Further bibliography is supplied on request.
Teaching methods
The course includes lessons (Modules 1 and 2) and activities as seminars with landscapers (6 hours), visits to nursery (6 hours) and to parks and gardens (8 hours). Two editing moments have been planned, before the exam, for the revisions of projects, not included in lesson hours but considered as part of the exam.
Considering the activities and teaching methods, the attendance at the Module 3 requires the specific training on safety and health in the study places. Information on the activities and methods of participation in Module 3 will be appropriately published on the official 'Virtual' platform.
Assessment methods
Student has to prepare a complete but synthetic landscaping project, including report, tables and economic forecast.
The learning test consists of a final oral exam based on the evaluation of the student's project and taking into account his level of knowledge and skills acquired in relation to the course contents (1, 2 and 3 parts) and his ability to elaborate information and solve practical case.
The exam includes the discussion on the project tables and the enclosed reports.
The project area has to be chosen in advance and in accordance with the professor.
The final examination could be forego by 1-2 editing times, by appointment with professor.
The exam takes about 45 minutes.
Teaching tools
Projector and PC for lectures and project tables for seminars. Guided visits to nurseries, parks and gardens.
Office hours
See the website of Maria Eva Giorgioni
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.