up:: [[CKLA330 - Landscape Design Studio]] x:: [[Landscape Design Process]] tags:: #source/course #on/design #on/landscape_design # CKLA330 M1 - Landscape Design Process Landscape designers play a crucial role in improving environments through their design expertise, focusing on creating visually appealing and functional spaces while also enhancing ecology and environmental health for both people and wildlife. Working closely with clients or groups, designers tackle diverse projects with a conceptual and artistic approach, considering the 'Big Picture' throughout the design process. This involves analyzing situations, defining problems, generating ideas, selecting the best alternatives, and implementing solutions to improve the quality of life for those using the space. ##### Key Steps in the Landscape Design Process See: [[Landscape Design Process]] - **Research and Site Investigation**: This initial stage involves meeting with the client, developing a project program, drawing a base plan, and conducting a [[Site Inventory and Analysis|Site Inventory and Analysis]]. Information gathered during client meetings helps develop a program listing the design elements required. A detailed [[Base Map]] of existing site conditions is created, and thorough site analysis considers factors such as topography, soil, vegetation, climate, and utilities (see [[Permaculture Sector Analysis]]). - **Design**: During this stage, the designer organizes the overall arrangement of the design on paper, exploring [[Functional Diagrams]] to illustrate relationships between major spaces and elements. Preliminary design transforms these concepts into three-dimensional space, leading to the development of a Refined [[Master Plan]] that represents the final design solution with specific plant groups and structural details. - **Detail Design**: Following the master plan, detail design involves creating [[Construction Details]] that accompany layout, construction, and planting plans, providing instructions on how specific portions of the design are assembled and built. This phase ensures clarity and accuracy in implementing the design on-site. - **Evaluation**: The final phase involves ongoing evaluation of the design's appearance, functionality, and maintenance requirements. Continuous assessment helps identify any issues and ensures the long-term success and sustainability of the designed space. **Key Points:** - Landscape designers enhance environments through visually pleasing and functional designs, benefiting both people and wildlife. - The design process involves steps such as research, site investigation, conceptual design, detailed design, and ongoing evaluation. - Client collaboration, thorough site analysis, and attention to detail are essential for successful landscape design projects. - Continuous evaluation ensures the effectiveness and sustainability of the designed spaces over time. #note/develop > TODO: build [[Landscape Design Process]] note with CKLA400 content and connect it here