Landscape Architecture

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Landscape Architecture is the scientific study and research of the planning and designing of new urban settlements with natural environment. Therefore, it is the combination of natural and man-made environment in a well planned way to make it pollution free. Though, it is not a new concept rather has been practicing from the very inception of human settlements, but in modern period, specifically in 20th century, the environment has been experienced two major incidents, first, excessive growth of population – which extinguished the flora and fauna mercilessly and second, the development of science and technology – which undoubtly helps to reach people on the moon, but at the same time damaged the environment like anything. Subsequently, all these activities resulted into many problems such as global warming, ozone depletion, ice melting, sea level rise, green house effect, etc accompanied with various sorts of pollutions such as air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, eutrophication etc. And all these nuisances gradually became threat for all lives on this earth, and ultimately unbalanced the ecosystem.

Apparently, researchers from all corners of the world planned to protect our natural environment with the help of all possible means, but at the same time human lives also need new settlements and scientific development as well, therefore, Landscape Architecture renaissanced once again very scientifically in order to protect natural life and also helps human beings in their development.

Landscape Architecture has following scientific procedures viz..

• Possibility of Planning and its implementation




• Site analysis and evaluation




• Its impact on immediate environment




• Conservation and resettlement




• Land reclamation




• Master Plan

    However, the Landscape Architecture is still practiced only in developed and the few developing countries because of...

• Need deep research




• High coast




• Required advanced technologies




• Specialized and expert professionals

    Moreover, the Landscape Architecture is a sustainable method and planning which includes ecological, social and economic aspects of earth lives. Hence, Landscape Architecture is very effective and conducive for the environment management. It will not only protect the dying environment but also re-establish the lost ecological balance. For the protection of environment, however, many laws have been legislated by concerning authorities, but yet it is not practiced all over the world properly and feasibility of its equal implementation throughout the world is very less. Consequently, the threat on the environment remains as it is. In this situation, the Landscape Architecture planning in every country will help not only the respective country’s environment but the whole world’s environment.