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Landscape Construction Methods and Materials

ARCH X 472.14A

Studies the basic materials and methods used in landscape architecture site construction with an emphasis on sustainable materials, construction practices, and detailing with materials.

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Fall
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Starting at $1,069.00
As few as 12 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Understand professional design, construction, and practice standards regarding various construction materials and methods
  • Understand the role of the professional landscape architect in the production of construction documents, details, and specifications
  • Understand how landscape architects communicate graphically, with written specification, and contractually with clients and contractors.
  • Select materials appropriate to the intended use and join materials using innovative and traditional methods

About this course:

This course investigates the various materials used in building landscapes (masonry, concrete, wood, metal, water, and lighting). Their physical properties, characteristics, and applications in terms of function and aesthetics are also studied and evaluated. Students demonstrate knowledge and proper use of these materials in detailed exercises and drawings.
Prerequisites
ARCH X 493.6 AutoCAD 2, and ARCH X 472.12B Irrigation/Water Conservation.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
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Sunday, Thursday, Saturday
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Anna Mendiola, Charles Shy
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Fee:
$1,069.00
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Location: Remote Classroom , Field Trip
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Notes

Attendance at in-person meetings and site visits is mandatory per the LATC credentialing of this program. 
In person class meetings on Sat/Sun Oct 25, 26 - Long Beach.
Must be taken before or concurrently with X 472.14B Landscape Construction Drawing I
International Students: This hybrid section is not considered in person for immigration purposes
Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
(Optional) Book: Fundamentals of Building Construction Materials and Methods by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano
ISBN 978-1-119-45025-2
(Optional) Book: Materials for Sustainable Sites by Meg Calkins
ISBN 978-0-470-13455-9
Book: Constructing Landscape: Materials, Techniques, Structural Components by Astrid Zimmerman
ISBN 987-3-0356-0467-2
Book: Sustainable & Regenerative Materials for Architecture: A Sourcebook by McLean and Silver
ISBN 978-1529433272
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Sep 25, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Oct 9, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Oct 16, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Off-Site
Sat Oct 25, 2025
9:00AM PT - 4:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sun Oct 26, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Field Trip
Discussion
Thu Oct 30, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Nov 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Nov 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Nov 20, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Dec 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Dec 11, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Landscape Architecture
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