Research on Site Development and Landscape design

Presented to the
Faculty of the School of Architecture, Interior Design and Built
Environment
Intramuros, Manila

By

HANS P. ABESAMIS
2016131624

In partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the Course

OCTORBER 24, 2022

Principles of Site Development and Landscaping Design

Landscape design is utilized to create a functional and aesthetically pleasant

outdoor living place. A landscape designer will employ a range of factors such as

trees, plants, bushes, water, soil, elevation, and hardscaping features to create this

environment. A designer will use these 10 important principles of landscape design

to ensure that all of these distinct aspects come together flawlessly.

Unity - Is the primary objective of all ten key concepts. When it comes to

landscape design, there are many options to be made, and with each one, it is

critical to ask: "Will this create a feeling of harmony within the space? ”

Form - Lines, direction, and arrangement can all be used to establish form or

shape. It is critical to understand which forms and shapes work best for different

sorts of areas when it comes to trees, shrubs, and hardscaping items.

Texture - It is critical to examine the texture of each individual plant in order to

maintain cohesiveness once planted in a huge mass. Depending on the sort of

leaves and twigs that develop, the texture might be thick, medium, or light. Keep in

mind that close-up texture is determined by the size and form of the leaves, the size

of the twigs, the colors, shade, and gloss, as opposed to distant texture, which is

determined by the total mass effect, the quality of light and shadow provided by the

plants.

Color - If you want the ideal landscape, you must examine the entire color

scheme. This general hue will set the tone. A cold and peaceful environment would

require more deep greens and deeper floral colours than an inspirational and lively

location with reds, yellows, and pinks.

landscaping surrounds. It is critical to grow trees and bushes that are proportionate

to the size of the neighboring structure. To produce a pleasant sensation of size,

absolute and relative scaling are applied. Small, low scales are employed to relax

and calm residential sceneries, creating a sense of serenity and relaxation. When

massive, high-scale pieces are used in tiny areas, they make the room feel smaller

and encourage activity.

Balance - Balances are classified into two types: formal and informal. A

formal balance is achieved by repeating comparable parts that provide a feeling of

steadiness. To maintain these elements looking identical, some effort is required. An

informal balance varies from element to element, piques the viewer's interest, and

may be quite eye appealing.

Emphasis - Not every feature can be the center of attention. Choose your

favorites and spread them out so that the characteristics around them do not

overshadow them.

Simplicity - Those "underlying," "fillers," or "ambient" elements described

should be straightforward.

Variety - Too much variation in the same location can be exhausting.

However, if you want to distinguish discrete places, diversity is your friend. Stick to

the ideas of "intensity" and "simplicity" within every space, but feel free to use

various featured and background components from space to space.

Sequence - A space may be defined and connected using lines, rows, and

columns. You can use strong, straight lines as well as undulating curves. A

sequence can be produced by balancing items in a formal or informal manner.

Guidelines for site planning are a key aim in strengthening the area's identity

and establishing a distinctive and visually pleasant environment. The concentration

of landscaping is on street frontages, street corners, building entrances, and the

main site. Providing screening for parking lots softens the impression of building

masses. The following are the aims of a design guideline:

• To create a visually unique and memorable development area for its users

and inhabitants.

• Encourage growth in areas that are visually understandable and relevant to

their consumers.

• To promote the design of buildings and outdoor spaces in the region to be of

a high overall quality and suitable character, while also being diverse enough to

represent a wide range of expression and creativity.

• To encourage improved pedestrian accessibility and comfort.

• To include pedestrian scale into the design of streets, parking lots, buildings,

and inter-building spaces.

• Softening and improving the look of buildings and structures.

• To conserve and enhance the natural environment that borders the property

in novel ways.

•To achieve visual coherence in the design of the site development and

buildings.
Site Layout

The most noticeable aspect of the property is how the intended project is laid

out on the land is the layout of the buildings and facilities. The site's design is

selected first and foremost by the property itself, and then, to variable degrees, by

the developer's ideals, local code requirements, community norms, and the nature of

the project as these evolve the designer perceives and balances aspects. The

parameters that make up a website Although layouts vary, several fundamental

design techniques and standards may help guide the process professionally. The

designer's site analysis and sensitivity inform the entire design process. The site's

history, role in a wider landscape ecology, real estate value, and local political or

economic relevance may all be considered. Because it involves the reuse of

previously damaged property, redevelopment may be the ideal environmental

strategy; in a way, this alternative is recycling the site. Wherever feasible,

redevelopment initiatives should aim to restore function. When possible, consider

honoring particularly significant historical characteristics of a location. It is vital to

define the site's position within the greater landscape fabric. The environmental

functions of the site should be conserved while building a new site, and the design

should limit the impact of development. Recognizing the effects of urban sprawl and

growing understanding of smart growth options are beginning to influence site

development methods. There is no easy, one-size-fits-all answer to the difficulties of

urban sprawl or the challenges of smart expansion, but the range of options

accessible to designers will continue to expand in tandem with market sophistication

and requirements. Much has been said and written about the uniformity of the

modern constructed landscape: everything looks the same as everything else. Many
groups, though, have formed an identity, if not definite criteria. Even the banal is

transformed to match communal standards in these communities.

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