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Ecological Landscape Design - 14-Week Online Course

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May 12
2025
Ecological Landscape Design - 14-Week Online Course Gaia College May 12, 2025 : 9:45 am to May 25, 2025 : 11:45 pm

This course has a prerequisite: Landscape Design Basics with SketchUp Pro.

This is a very comprehensive course, beginning with an overview of historical garden design perspectives and include examinations of art, statuary, wildlife, water, and native ecosystems in the design process. The principles of landscape design and how the various elements are used in softscaping and hardscaping will be examined in detail on how to achieve particular aesthetics and function. Design terminology and drafting skills will be applied when following the steps of the design process. Through case studies and project work, the topics of site analysis, hardscape construction and grading, estimating and landscape supplies, drainage and water solutions, site remediation and special needs will be covered. Throughout, presentation skills will be emphasized.

This course runs for 14 weeks, from May 12 to Aug 15, 2025. The course is asynchronous, and does not require you to be online at specific times. There are, however, quizzes and assignments with specific deadlines. Enrolment is open until May 25. 

 

Contact: 
Julia Dupuis
Address 
5820 Wilson Avenue
Duncan, BC V9L1K4
Canada
Phone: 
(250) 709-2229
Click to view background photo & credits
Project: Telus Atrium Garden
Landscape Architect / Firm: Sharp & Diamond Landscape Architecture Inc in collaboration with Cornelia Hahn Oberlander
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Photo Credit: Brett Hitchins