What are the three design areas of a residential landscape?
3 Key Landscape Design Elements
- Line. Line is used to carry the eye through a landscape and to create physical flow and connectivity. Vertical lines carry the eye skyward and are useful in expanding small spaces.
- Mass. In design, mass is a measure of visual size.
- Form. Form refers to the shapes of objects in a landscape.
What is Landscape Design scale?
The principle of Scale refers to the size of landscape elements in relation to their surroundings. There are two factors to consider – one is the size of your house, and the other is the size of objects in the larger landscape (existing trees in the community, size of your neighbour’s house etc.).
What are the basic principles of landscape design?
Principles of landscape design
- Balance.
- Focalization.
- Simplicity.
- Rhythm and Line.
- Proportion.
- Unity.
How do you design a functional landscape plan?
Home Landscape Planning Worksheet:
- 12 steps to a functional design. Gather information.
- Make a scale drawing.
- Site analysis.
- Prioritize landscape needs and wants.
- Consider maintenance requirements.
- Determine a budget.
- Identify home landscape use areas.
- Public area.
What is a planted streetscape?
A planted streetscape provides relief from an otherwise built out urban environment. Social: Opportunities for new social contacts, com- munity identity, and the opportunity to contribute to the establishment and care of a community feature, are aff orded by the presence of street trees and plant- ing.
What is street trees?
STREET TREES. Street trees are the most important organizing element of the streetscape environment. Appropriate tree species selection and location and design of the planting site will ensure the healthy growth and longevity of trees, enhance streetscape character, and maximize the City’s investment.
What are streetscape elements?
Streetscape elements are those functional and aesthetic items in pedestrian spaces that provide amenity and utility to pedestrians and other street users.
Where can I find the shapes library trees and plants?
The shapes library Trees and plants is contained in the Site Plans solution from the Building Plans area of ConceptDraw PRO Solution Park. Building Drawing. Design Element Site Plan