Famous Places
This impressive urban park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, is located in New York City and is famous for its integration of naturalistic design with urban infrastructure. What is this historic park?
What is Central Park?
A renowned landscape architect with over 50 years of experience in practice and teaching. While he was attending Harvard, his main focus of study was urban housing, which reflected the New Town movement, which reconstructed towns after World War II.
Hint: He designed a memorial in New York.
Peter Walker (PWP)
What height is the tree diameter measured at?
Tree diameter is usually measured 4.5 feet above the ground, called the diameter at breast height (DBH).
Lonicera japonica
Japanese Honeysuckle
What is the longest river in the US?
Missouri River (The Missouri flows entirely though the United States, where it crosses seven states: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri.)
This iconic garden, located in France, is known for its formal design, geometrically arranged flower beds, and famous water lilies pond. What is this renowned garden?
What is the Garden of Giverny (Claude Monet's Garden)?
One of the most successful female landscape architects in modern times. Her work blends sensual landforms with strong planting schemes often resulting in contemporary artistic statements.
Hint: She designed the Diana Memorial Fountain and is American
Kathryn Gustafson
What is the max ramp for wheelchair accessible ramps?
5% / 1:20
Hedera helix
English Ivy
This large, flightless bird native to Australia is known for its distinct call and unique behavior during breeding season. What is this bird?
What is emu?
This modernist masterpiece, designed by Roberto Burle Marx, is located in Brazil and is famous for its innovative use of native plants, curved pathways, and abstract forms. What is this iconic garden?
What is the Roberto Burle Marx's garden at Sitio Roberto Burle Marx?
Born in China, he is a landscape architect, writer, and educator - he has designed some of the most creative city.
Konjian Yu (Turenscape)
What is the difference between ‘change order’ and ‘field change’?
Change order impacts budget and is initiated by the owner. Field change is a change initiated by the LA and has no impact on budget.
Euonymus alatus
Winged Burning Bush
What is the longest hiking trail in the world?
The Great Trail or formerly known as Trans Canada Trail. It is a total of 16,777 miles long.
Designed by Peter Latz and located in Germany, this former industrial site has been transformed into a public park, featuring innovative land art installations and ecological restoration. What is this famous landscape architecture project?
What is Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord (Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park)?
A sculptor, artist, landscape architect and interdisciplinary urban planner. He founded a well-known firm in 1980 with a vision for liveable cities inspired by a deep understanding of water.
Hint: He was the landscape architect for Tanner Springs Park in Portland and from Germany
Herbert Dreiseitl
What is the optimal rise-tread formula for stairs?
2R + T = 24” to 26”
Bambusa vulgaris
Bamboo
This sustainable design practice in landscape architecture focuses on reducing water usage through efficient irrigation systems and drought-resistant plants. What is this design principle called?
What is xeriscaping?
This UNESCO World Heritage site, designed by Charles Jencks, is located in Scotland and is famous for its conceptual landscapes, integrating art, nature, and cosmology. What is this renowned landscape architecture project?
What is the Garden of Cosmic Speculation?
He is regarded as the best landscape architect in Thailand, is a Harvard Graduate, and has an affinity for natural materials, favoring stone, wood, water, light, and sound.
Hint: He is the owner of the firm TROP (Terrains + Open Space)
Pok Kobkongsanti
What is the fall zone requirement for a slide?
Slides should have surfacing that extends four feet plus the height of the slide from the slide’s exit—resulting in surfacing that is a minimum of six feet or a maximum of 14 feet.
Koelreuteria paniculata
Golden Raintree
What is the hardiness zone for San Francisco, CA?
10A and 10B