794-016 Landscape Construction

The objective of this subject is to extend participants' ability to:

• describe the aesthetic and functional roles of hard surfaces in the landscape;

• select construction materials and pavements to suit their intended function;

• understand the fundamental principles of design with hard surfaces;

• recognise construction procedures suited to different soil conditions, materials and functional roles;

• undertake calculations in grading and describe techniques used in grading and earthmoving processes;

• understand construction methods and materials for fences and retaining walls;

• describe the materials and construction techniques used for water features;

• describe the construction techniques used for field rock placement in the landscape; and

• describe the materials used for and the installation of drainage systems for landscape use.

The content includes earthmoving and calculation of volumes, principles of construction, changes of level, walls and retaining walls, the use of timber and concrete, paving and steps for pedestrian use, estimating and preparing quotations, water feature construction, field rock use, and drainage.

1.5-hour examination (60%); assignment of 2000 words (40%)