Evidence-based Landscape Design of University Campus:Relationship Between Characteristics of Outdoor Environments and Actual Uses of Students

Several studies have shown a positive relationship between high quality outdoor environments and users’health.Education of agricultural professionals also demands high quality outdoor environments in order to promote students’wellbeing,which in turn supports scientific researches.This study analyzed relationship between students’actual uses and campus outdoor environments,identified what environmental characteristics that students prefered,how they used and why they participated in the outdoor activities.The results could be used as guidance of campus design and management.Investigation of three universities in Harbin provided 686 valid questionnaires.The results suggested that health awareness effectively promoted students’use frequencies of outdoor environments.Environment with"natural"and"cultural"characteristics,especially undulating landform,vibrant plants and landmarks in a serpentins design style attracted more uses.Female students showed more preferences on social interaction activities than males.Students who had good economic consumption levels and participated in outdoor activities frequntly in childhood prefered to join all the kinds of activities after university enrollment.

Representation of Regional Culture, Spirit of Place and Landscape——Landscape Design of International Conference Center of Taihu Forum,Suzhou

Regional culture and spirit of place is the key and soul of landscape design, without which the landscape design would lose its vitality. Landscape design of Taihu Forum is focused on the discussion upon regional culture and spirit of place.

Impact of Geographical Environment on British Landscape Garden Design

The study attempts to analyze the regional cultural characteristics of Britain under the unique geographical environment by taking the development process and characteristics of British landscape garden as the research object.British culture is an important carrier of British landscape garden culture,and the impact of the unique culture of“the empire on which the sun never sets”on formation and development,formal characteristics,temperament and connotation of landscape garden is discussed.

The Application of Landscape Plants in Humanized Interior Environmental Design

Landscape plants play a role of decorating and beautifying the indoor environment.From the perspective of humanization,the functions and application patterns of landscape plants in the interior environmental design are analyzed in this study,and finally the application rules of landscape plants in the humanized interior environmental design are summarized.

Waterfront Place Design Based on Landscape Image of Urban Waterfront Area

After the illustration of the concept of waterfront place and the construction situation of urban waterfront landscape in China, the paper has introduced design methods for waterfront environment. By taking the comprehensive improvement of the environment of Xinxu River in Nanning City for example, the paper has analyzed the current situation of place image, interpreted the spirit of place, and considered that the place design should be based on characteristic and recognizable image, unified and diversified image, general and continuous image, accessible and humanistic image and ecological protective image of landscape sensitive area. And then, the planning and design idea for the place has been proposed, functional zones have been divided, and furthermore, landscape organization of waterfront spatial environment has been described in detail. It aims to create a humanistic, ecological, characteristic and recognizable waterfront landscape place with native spatial culture.

Landscape Design Elements in Rehabilitation Environment Founded on Evidence-based Design

The concept and development history of rehabilitation environment were summarized in this study,principles and techniques of applying evidence-based design in the design of rehabilitation environment were analyzed,classification and functions of landscape elements in rehabilitation environment were particularly discussed.

Landscape Environment Design on the Front Area of Campus Square:A Case Study of Northwest A & F University

How to design a graceful campus with its culture and landscape respect is always a hot research topic of contemporary campus environment construction because the campus is very essential to promote the harmonious development of people’s physical and mental health. For the design of campus, the most important issue is to make the green landscape become the carrier of cultural heritage. The center square of campus is the core of space in the campus area, which is the key carrier to reflect the campus culture and the essence of environment.“Harvest Square” is the front part of the campus in Northwest A&F University, which takes green as theme to show the cultural taste and campus features. The article takes this square as an example to elaborate its design ideas, in order to explain the landscape design of front greening square in campus.

Landscape Design of the Urban Highway Traffic Gateways——A Case Study of the West Gateway in Yulin City of China

Improving urban gateway landscape environment helps establish positive images of a city, and helps newcomers form proper recognition of the city. Landscape design of the west gateway in Yulin City was taken for example, its natural ecological environment, historical and humanistic environment and modern man-made environment were investigated, and also macro elements analyzed, such as overall urban planning, historical and cultural background of the city, regional environment features. It was to build the west gateway of Yulin City into a landscape transition area for experiencing culture and history of the city, and appreciating characteristic images of this region, and to improve natural ecological conditions of the local area, realize the sustainable development of regional environment.

The Explore of Landscape Planning and Design of Urban Complex Based on the Patch-Corridor-MatrixModel

As intensive urban organization form, urban complex emerged with the fast urbanization of our country. Based on the Patch-Corridor-Matrix model, the author analyzed urban complex landscape structure from the macro, meso and micro level, and also analyzed the relationship between urban complex and urban systems, the interact between functional patches, the landscape process and requirement of people from the three levels, proposed the main points of the planning and design of the environment landscape of urban complex, expect the study above can benefit urban complex＇s practice projects.

Place Experience of Landscape Sculptures

Human beings rely on natural instinct to feel the world from the beginning of life, the experience in the spatial place reveals the essential point contacting man and environment, also sublimates the relationship between man and environment. To deepen the understanding of the experience in the spatial place, we shift the origin of environmental landscape design from "design environment" to "design experience". The essence of experience is to arouse perception, such as senses, emotions, spirits, thinking, action to participate, among which "form, space, quality" as the carrier of landscape sculpture's place spirit and experience co-form a complete spatial place imagery of landscape sculpture. Place experience makes people able to experience a more detailed and richer world, these construction activities bring innovation consciousness with inner vitality, and detail the means of man observing the world while seeking a pluralistic world.

Programming of Landscape Environment in "Lanting Shanshui" Residential Area

This paper explained natural condition and cultural background of "Lanting Shanshui"(landscape surrounding Orchid Pavilion) residential area,discussed the guiding ideology and principle of the programming of landscape environment.In this design,modern architectural form and materials would be combined with Chinese cultural tradition of "pursuit of natural landscape" in the whole residential area,with everything based on people and nature,entrusting landscape with thoughts and cultural connotation.In addition,macroscopically,in the perspective of overall environmental landscape system and landscaping dynamic index,the author analyzed the overall layout of landscapes;and microscopically,the author described in detail the road,pavement,public rest facilities,marks and some other hard facilities,and landscaping plants(including grouping greening,road greening and public greening),waterscape and other soft facilities of landscape designing.

Research on Landscape Optimization Design in Urban Waterfront Area——A Case Study of Jinghang Grand Canal in Suqian City of China

It could find from the survey and analysis that there existed many problems in landscape status of the west bank of Jinghang Grand Canal in Suqian City.For example,land function was scattered,eco-environment was poor,facilities were incomplete and road system was not perfect.Guided by the principle for landscape planning and design of waterfront area,some suggestions had been proposed from the perspective of the design of ecological plants community,design of road transport network,revetment management,control of waterfront buildings,and landscape node design,so as to construct the west bank of Jinghang Grand Canal into the most lively,charming and characteristic waterfront area in Suqian City.

Landscape design method for a green community based on green building design theory

Landscape design for a green community should be favorable for the ambient ecological environment and for enhancement of both the local climate of a residential area and the environmental quality of life. This paper presents optimization methods for plant landscape design that take account of results of comparisons of noise reduction effects, heat island temperature decreases and effects on ventilation. These methods are based on different plant configurations and various luminous environments, such as exterior sunshine and shaded areas after the simulation of exterior luminous, acoustic and thermal environments of a residential area using the analytic software ECOTECT, CADNA/A, and PHEONICS. Three different types of residential buildings are simulated including a faculty apartment in the Xixi Campus of Zhejiang University, the Huaqing Villa and the Gangwan Jiayuan faculty apartment of Zhejiang University, China, based on green building design theory. In addition, the methods and process flow of landscape design of green residential areas are also described for the improvement of the exterior physical living environment.

Style Comparison between Chinese Classical Garden and Modern Landscape

Styles between Chinese classical gardens and modern landscapes were compared in this paper from the perspective of thought,functions,garden buildings,plant scenery and small garden ornaments.

Exploration of Waterscape Design Techniques on Campus

The important role of modern campus waterscapes in adjusting micro climate, enhancing landscape sustainability, enriching university cultures and improving overall environmental image was introduced, principles and laws of campus waterscape design explored. Outstanding waterscape designs were introduced from the perspectives of waterscape space design, embankment and waterfront landscape, aquatic animals and plants, ambience expression of campus waterscapes. Key points of maintaining water environment and water system were elaborated, and new ecological means of campus waterscape design were recommended, for example, artificial wetland and rainwater collection.

Analysis of Garden Design of Qiyunlou Garden in Jingyi Garden on Fragrant Hills Park of Beijing

Built in the tenth year during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1745), located at the southern slope of Jingyi Garden on Fragrant Hills Park of Beijing, Qiyunlou Garden is one of the 28 scenic spots of Jingyi Garden. Its excellent geographical condition of “leaning against the towering mountain rocks on the right and overlooking the distant mountain hills on the left” and good natural environment of “lush growth of plants and quiet and secluded atmosphere” make this one of the favorite gardens of Emperor Qianlong. The organic combination of the tranquil mountain scenery, the agile stream and the building creates a poetic artistic conception that is broad, deep, quiet and elegant. This paper analyzes the value and historical changes of Qiyunlou Garden, and explores the garden design techniques of Qiyunlou Garden from the perspectives of site selection, stone arrangement, water feature design and plant configuration.

Design for the Elderly： Housing and Re-arrangements-- Case Studies in Istanbul

As a consequence of developing technology, various medical developments and environmental factors, the population of elderly people has been rising. Future predictions show a rising trend for designing for the elderly and. In order for seniors to be able to appear in community life, to be self-sufficient and live their lives independently, supportive environments are required. Being able to sustain seniors＇ lives has to be seen as a civic right and architectural design should be considered as a tool to get these rights. As linked to everyday living, homes should be a starting point to get these rights. Being in the core of everyday activities, the spaces in dwellings should meet life-span design criteria. Fundamental principles lying under the aspects of design, dimensions, details, colors and symbols of supportive environments should not be affected from generation gap and senium and should rather aim at this user group. These fundamentals can briefly be listed as, change as less as possible, design for self-sufficiency, communication and socialization. In the paper, the focus is on these fundamental design principles for residential spaces, together with the research of reflections of factors, affecting health, security and mobility deriving from mobility disabilities, perception and memory weakening, specifically to bathroom design.

基于老年人行为与心理特点的适老化社区景观设计研究——以赤壁市华舟社区为例

快速老龄化背景下,城市老年人的户外空间问题日益严峻,严重影响了老年人户外活动的多样性。为优化老年人户外活动的空间布局,以赤壁市华舟社区为例展开实证,提出了基于老年人行为和心理特点的适老化景观设计方案,是对社区景观以及适老化理念的应用和研究。社区景观中的适老化运用对于丰富老年人户外活动,改善社区公共空间环境提供了现实的帮助,并以小见大,提出通用的相关设计改造方法,为其他社区的景观设计提供了参考方案和解决方法。

园林设计中色彩对场所氛围营造的影响

园林设计作为一门综合性艺术,通过与空间布局和元素巧妙组合,能够营造出宜人的环境氛围。通过进行研究发现,色彩与园林设计之间有着千丝万缕的联系,其中,色彩作为设计元素的重要组成部分,对场所氛围的营造具有举足轻重的影响。色彩不仅具有视觉上的冲击力,能够吸引人们的注意力,还能够引发人们的情感共鸣,营造出特定的心理氛围。因此,进行园林设计时需要从实际情况出发,通过明确风格主题、明确象征意义、注重色彩搭配与对比等措施,营造出符合设计目标和游客需求的场所氛围。