LARC 2002

Landscape architects sculpt the land to create attractive spaces that are convenient for human use and perform valued natural processes. Discover how buildings are located and the surrounding landscape can be shaped for accessibility, to manage stormwater runoff effectively, to facilitate landscape development and care, and to minimize disruption. Learn about site layout, grading and drainage and apply your know-how in a realistic design project. Communicate technical instructions with confidence and clarity and produce drawings for your design portfolio using AutoCAD computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. Topics covered include: site development standards and regulations; road alignment and site layout; site surveying, contours and grading; low-impact design and stormwater management; construction documentation and CAD.