Design Process
The list of client wants/desires for the space.
What is a program
Deals with time and movement
What is Rhythm
Used to create shape and form.
What is a line
Naturalistic or organic form(shape) includes meandering lines and fragmented edges.
What is Curvilinear Form
This form is based on a structure on of arcs (circles and ellipses) and soft curves. Best for designs when the theme is passive, relaxing and contemplative. Typically an Informal Design theme/style is used with this form.
This scale is used primarily for detail drawings
What is Architects Scale
After base map this next step in the design process is used to collect information about the site.
What is site analysis and inventory
The harmonious relationship among elements of the design
What is Unity
It is the place where the viewer’s eye is first attracted. It is the strongest element in the design in any given view.
What is a focal point
Typically used in Formal Design themes/styles. Using geometric forms/shapes; circle, squares and polygons. It is comprised of squares and rectangles that establish 90 degree relationships between all shapes and lines.
What is Rectangular Form
Best for designs when developing extensions of indoor living spaces.
This scale is used primarily for site plans
What is engineers scale
Freehand drawings that utilize bubbles and diagrammatic symbols to graphically depict the program elements of a design.
What are Concept and Functional Diagrams
This principle gives the landscape a sense of movement and it is what draws you into the space.
What is Rhythm
Refers to the arrangement of opposite elements in a piece so as to create visual interest, excitement and drama.
What is Contrast
(light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.)
Circles that create a very strong composition due to the focus of attention at the center of the design where the radii and extended radii originate.
What is Concentric Form
Attitude is Everything
What did Grant Reid tell designers every day
The next step in the design process, after the concept and functional diagrams.
What is a Preliminary Design
We are most comfortable in landscapes that have a sense of this principle. There are two major types: symmetrical and asymmetrical.
What is Continuity
Helps to differentiate various objects and surfaces, transform light, and influence scale. 3 types are coarse, medium and fine.
What is Texture
Theme or style that uses a combination of arcs from circles and lines form rectangles. Provides a feeling of structure while balancing with soft curves.
What is Arch-Tangent Form
A tree shading this unit can increase its efficiency by as much as ten percent
What is an Air Conditioner
This set of detailed plans that can include; layout plans for specific materials, grading plans, planting plans, construction details, etc.
What are Detailed Construction & Documentation Plans
All the separate parts of the landscape working together to create a great total design.
What is Unity
Refers to the size relationship of all the features in the landscape.
What is Proportion
This theme is comprised of a series of angled lines that work together to create an active and eye-catching design composition.
What is Angular Form
Best for designs needing extremely bold and dynamic character with rugged, abrupt topography.
Difficult to develop. Perpendicular, 45 degree or 60 degree from house. Use obtuse angles.
The most viewed landscape image. Sources estimate the number is more than one billion. That includes people all over the world.
What is the iconic default desktop background that came standard with Windows XP.
It is a photograph of a small field located in northern California. It was taken by Charles O’Rear in 1996 and titled “Bliss.”