Planning and Realization of Urban Green Spaces
A.Y. 2023/2024
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 can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
According to the University procedures generally through online teaching
Course syllabus
Types and functions of green spaces
Reference legislation
The urban soil
Substrate improvement and drainage systems
Sustainability objectives in green works - Protection and safeguarding of pre-existing structures
Sustainability objectives in green works - Quality in green works
Sustainability objectives in green works - Choice of species and plant material
Sustainability in landscape operation - Post-planting establishment
Techniques for integrating trees into paved areas
Shrub, ground cover and flowering perennial species in green works - selection and use criteria for sustainability
Green integrated into buildings - green roofs - techniques and materials.
Green integrated into buildings - vertical green.
Urban agriculture
Vertical farming
Management of rainwater and wastewater in green systems - rain gardens, Sustainable drainage systems
Project documents: the maintenance plan
Greenery project documents - Feasibility study, definitive project, executive project
Preventive calculation of water needs and choice of irrigation system
Technical and operational specifications
Reference legislation
The urban soil
Substrate improvement and drainage systems
Sustainability objectives in green works - Protection and safeguarding of pre-existing structures
Sustainability objectives in green works - Quality in green works
Sustainability objectives in green works - Choice of species and plant material
Sustainability in landscape operation - Post-planting establishment
Techniques for integrating trees into paved areas
Shrub, ground cover and flowering perennial species in green works - selection and use criteria for sustainability
Green integrated into buildings - green roofs - techniques and materials.
Green integrated into buildings - vertical green.
Urban agriculture
Vertical farming
Management of rainwater and wastewater in green systems - rain gardens, Sustainable drainage systems
Project documents: the maintenance plan
Greenery project documents - Feasibility study, definitive project, executive project
Preventive calculation of water needs and choice of irrigation system
Technical and operational specifications
Prerequisites for admission
No specific prerequisites are necessary. The course is aimed at master's degree students. The course will be more valuable and intuitive if the student has a solid foundation in agronomical science, arboriculture, plant pathology, and pedology.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises, field activities, technical visits
Teaching Resources
Craul, T. A. and Craul, P. J. 2006. Soil Design Protocols. Hoboken, New Jersey, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Girling, C. and Kellett, R. 2005. Skinny Streets & Green Neighborhoods - Design for environment and community. Washington, DC, IslandPress.
Florineth, F. 2007. Piante al posto del cemento. Manuale di Ingegneria Naturalistica e Verde Tecnico. A cura di M. Molon. Milano, Il Verde Editoriale S.r.l.
Marsh, W.M. 2005. Landscape Planning - Environmental applications, 4th edition. Hoboken, New Jersey, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Benedict, M. A. e McMahon, E. T. 2006. Green Infrastructure - Linking Landscapes and Communities. Washington, DC, IslandPress.
Aitkenhead-Peterson, J. and Volder, A. (a cura di) 2010. Urban Ecosystem Ecology. Agronomy Monograph 55. Madison, WI, ASA, CSSA and SSSA.
Bradshaw, A. Hunt, B. and Walmsley, T. 1995. Trees in the urban landscape - Principles and practice. London, E & FN Spon.
Thompson, J. W. and Sorving, K. 2000. Sustainable Landscape Construction - A guide to green building outdoors. Washington, DC, IslandPress.
Hopper, L.J. RLA, FASLA. 2007. Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards. Student Edition. Hoboken, New Jersey, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Roberts, J., Jackson, N. and Smith, M. 2006. Tree roots in the Built Enviroment. Research for Amenity Trees No.8. Norwich, TSO.
Trowbridge, P. J. and Bassuk, N. L. 2004. Trees in the Urban Landscape - Site assessment, design and installation. Hoboken, New Jersey, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Andreas Roloff, 2016 Urban Tree Management for the sustainable development of green Cities - Wiley Blackwell
Lassini, P, Sala, G., Bertin L., 2014. Spazi verdi - Manuale di progettazione e gestione agro-ambientale - Edagricole
Girling, C. and Kellett, R. 2005. Skinny Streets & Green Neighborhoods - Design for environment and community. Washington, DC, IslandPress.
Florineth, F. 2007. Piante al posto del cemento. Manuale di Ingegneria Naturalistica e Verde Tecnico. A cura di M. Molon. Milano, Il Verde Editoriale S.r.l.
Marsh, W.M. 2005. Landscape Planning - Environmental applications, 4th edition. Hoboken, New Jersey, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Benedict, M. A. e McMahon, E. T. 2006. Green Infrastructure - Linking Landscapes and Communities. Washington, DC, IslandPress.
Aitkenhead-Peterson, J. and Volder, A. (a cura di) 2010. Urban Ecosystem Ecology. Agronomy Monograph 55. Madison, WI, ASA, CSSA and SSSA.
Bradshaw, A. Hunt, B. and Walmsley, T. 1995. Trees in the urban landscape - Principles and practice. London, E & FN Spon.
Thompson, J. W. and Sorving, K. 2000. Sustainable Landscape Construction - A guide to green building outdoors. Washington, DC, IslandPress.
Hopper, L.J. RLA, FASLA. 2007. Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards. Student Edition. Hoboken, New Jersey, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Roberts, J., Jackson, N. and Smith, M. 2006. Tree roots in the Built Enviroment. Research for Amenity Trees No.8. Norwich, TSO.
Trowbridge, P. J. and Bassuk, N. L. 2004. Trees in the Urban Landscape - Site assessment, design and installation. Hoboken, New Jersey, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Andreas Roloff, 2016 Urban Tree Management for the sustainable development of green Cities - Wiley Blackwell
Lassini, P, Sala, G., Bertin L., 2014. Spazi verdi - Manuale di progettazione e gestione agro-ambientale - Edagricole
Assessment methods and Criteria
The student will present a technical theme of his choice among some themes (at least four) suggested by the teacher relevant to the topics covered during the lessons and exercises. Drafting a text in the form of a technical report with graphic diagrams is required.
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
Professor(s)