Planning and Realization of Urban Green Spaces
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
Constructing contemporary landscapes requires specific skills and innovative solutions to achieve sustainability goals and improve functions and benefits of green areas in the urban environment. Skills and innovative solutions are needed to turn a project idea into a constructed reality.
The basis for the enduring success of a constructed green area is therefore a respect for the properties of the materials used, as well as construction methods suitable for materials and functions. The course gives a basic overview of materials, construction methods, and vegetation techniques used in urban-context planning.
The basis for the enduring success of a constructed green area is therefore a respect for the properties of the materials used, as well as construction methods suitable for materials and functions. The course gives a basic overview of materials, construction methods, and vegetation techniques used in urban-context planning.
Expected learning outcomes
Soil components, properties, classification. Soil protection. Grade and quality criteria of plantings. Groups plantings by use. Lawns and other seeded areas. Ground modeling and earthworks. Planting technique and care of vegetation surfaces. Laying out and care of lawns and meadows. Surface drainage. Vertical planting. Green roofs.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The first part outlines materials used out of doors, presenting their basic properties as well as their qualities; The second describes how and with what elements outdoor complexes are built. Plants as a construction material area a central theme. Characteristic, possibilities for use and quality requirements for different plant groups are considered.
Prerequisites for admission
Fundamentals of botany, agronomy, arboriculture, plant physiology, plant ecology
Teaching methods
The student, also through case studies, will acquire the necessary skills to deal with specialist issues in the entire process of creating green areas: from concept to build. The in-depth analyzes will concern urban soils (nature, problems, improvement techniques), green construction works (stages / relationship from / between project and construction, plant choices, techniques, operational specifications, detailed design documents), technological green (wall, wall) and agronomic techniques and technologies to increase the endowment, efficiency and benefits of green spaces
Teaching Resources
Testi in italiano: "Spazi Verdi" Manuale di progettazione e gestione agro-ambientale P.Lassini, G. Sala, L. Bertin - Edagricole 2014 "Verde pensile in Italia e in Europa" P. Abram Il Verde editoriale 2006
Phyto; principles and resources for site remediation and landscape design. Kate Kennen and Niall Kirkwood. 2015 Routledge
Urban ecosystem ecology. Jaqueline Aitkenhead-Peterson and Astrid Volder. 2010 ASA CSSA SSSA
Sustainable landscape construction; guide to green building outdoors. J. William Thompson and Kim Sorving. 2000 Island Press
Land Mosaics; the ecology of landscapes and regions. Richard T. T. Forman. 1995 Cambridge university press
Soils within cities; global approaches to their sustainable management. M.J. Levin, K.H.J. Kim, J.L. Morel, W. Burghardt, P. Charzynski, R.K. Shaw. 2017 CATENA soil sciences
Landscape planning; environmental applications. William M. Marsh. 1983 Wiley
Skinny streets & green neighborhoods; design for environment and community. Cyntia Girling, Ronald Kellet. 2005 Island press
Ecosystem services come to town; greening cities by working with nature. Gary Grant. 2012 Wiley Blackwell
Green infrastructure; linking landscape and communities. Mark A. Benedict, Edward T. McMahon. 2006 Island press
Phyto; principles and resources for site remediation and landscape design. Kate Kennen and Niall Kirkwood. 2015 Routledge
Urban ecosystem ecology. Jaqueline Aitkenhead-Peterson and Astrid Volder. 2010 ASA CSSA SSSA
Sustainable landscape construction; guide to green building outdoors. J. William Thompson and Kim Sorving. 2000 Island Press
Land Mosaics; the ecology of landscapes and regions. Richard T. T. Forman. 1995 Cambridge university press
Soils within cities; global approaches to their sustainable management. M.J. Levin, K.H.J. Kim, J.L. Morel, W. Burghardt, P. Charzynski, R.K. Shaw. 2017 CATENA soil sciences
Landscape planning; environmental applications. William M. Marsh. 1983 Wiley
Skinny streets & green neighborhoods; design for environment and community. Cyntia Girling, Ronald Kellet. 2005 Island press
Ecosystem services come to town; greening cities by working with nature. Gary Grant. 2012 Wiley Blackwell
Green infrastructure; linking landscape and communities. Mark A. Benedict, Edward T. McMahon. 2006 Island press
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral exam, with specific case discussion chosen by the student, among the topics indicated by the teacher.
AGR/03 - ARBORICULTURE AND FRUITCULTURE - University credits: 6
Field activity: 8 hours
Practicals: 8 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Practicals: 8 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Gatti Laura
Shifts:
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Professor:
Gatti Laura