LAS625: Landscape Structure and Construction / College of Built Environment

This course is lecture, on-site learning, and studio based. It is designed to develop skill and confidence to prepare document necessary for project implementation - from drawings to contract materials - independently. This syllabus will expose and introduce students to the concept of structure that applies when designing the retaining wall, green wall, green roof and timber structures. The focus is on safety calculation for small structure and composite design. An academic visits to selected construction projects and laboratory demonstration will enhance students experience on landscape construction fields as well as it increases their confidence in taking lead to prepare documents necessary for landscape construction projects and implementation.