Fundamentals Of Garden Design

Interviewing the client Preview 03:53

Interpret what They're Saying Preview 04:27

Your Design Portfolio Preview 03:59

The Design Bid Worksheet Preview 02:31

Design Contracts Preview 01:06

Introduction to Site Surveying Preview 07:32

An overview of the basic equipment used in surveying a property.  Many of you will be working in Imperial measurements (feet and inches) while others will be using Metric.  For This lecture and most of this Section will be using Imperial.  Please jump to Lecture 75 for an explanation and demonstration of using metric values. 

Steps in Mapping the Property Preview 07:42

Measuring the House Preview 09:51

Finding North Preview 02:16

Summary Preview 03:17

Drafting Equipment - know the tools Preview 01:04

This is a list of the drafting tools and equipment I use in my office.  There are other manufacturer's than the ones I have mentioned that you may prefer.

Using the Drafting Compass Preview 06:06

There is hardly any limit to the uses of the drafting compass, and for triangulation it is essential.  

Using the Drafting Triangle Preview 01:56

Using a drafting triangle will insure properly drawn lines at any angle.

Using Circle Templates Preview 02:23

Mostly used on planting plans, the circle template will enable you to depict plants at the proper diameter.  Combined with the right graphics and your plan really takes shape!

Using the Flexible Curve Preview 01:51

Often you'll find existing pool decking, patios and driveways won't have a radius point that enables you to use you drafting compass.  In these cases the flex curve can save the day.

Using the Scale Rule Preview 08:33

Understanding how to use the scale rule - whether it be architect, engineering or metric - will get your field measurements proportioned so that your survey will fit on your paper.  In this lecture I'll discuss the architect and engineering scales.  If you are working in metric and need to get a refresher on using the metric scale please see Lecture 75 at the end of the course.  In that Lecture I discuss using metric scales and there are some resources and exercises available to download.

Using the Drafting Lamp Preview 01:06

Good light is essential and a drafting lamp will help you to see what you're looking at.

Using The Eraser Shield Preview 01:57

For fine tuning a drawing and removing only the lines you need to the eraser shield is well worth having in your tool box.

Using Technical Drawing Pens Preview 08:56

Not interested in CAD or not ready to select the software for your needs?  Knowing and using the technical pen - or Rapidograph - will give your plans and presentations the professional look you're after.  And, by hand drafting you make the plans your own rather than that of a computer programer!

Cleaning Technical Pens Preview 04:54

The Portable Drafting board Preview 07:03

Squaring the Paper Preview 02:31

Select the Scale Value Preview 11:52

Plotting Your Survey Preview 07:18

Inking Your Plan Preview 05:53

Triangulation Preview 07:45

Summary Preview 03:16

Design Objectives and the 3 Planes of Enclosure Preview 04:08

Space Defined Preview 02:23

Designing on the Base Plane Preview 03:37

The Vertical and Overhead Planes Preview 05:27

Materials Affect Perception Preview 09:22

Summary Preview 00:51

Introduction to Form Composition Preview 02:04

The Circle and Square in Landscape Design Preview 06:53

Examples of Form Composition in Design Preview 09:59

Summary Preview 01:15

Introduction to Design Approach Preview 02:12

Radial Design Preview 06:12

Available for download are two examples of radial designs - one by me while studying in England and another by a former student.  Both show the versatility of this approach and how it can be used effectively in both rural and urban settings.

Arc and Tangent Design Preview 05:04

Available for download is an example of an Arc and Tangent design.  This was my first design I did while studying in England in 1994.  A long, narrow backyard.  This design actually encompasses 3 different approach styles - rectangular-45; rectangular and finally into the arc & tangent approach.  notice how the component parts of all shapes relate throughout the design. 

Rectangular Design Preview 04:17

Available for download are 5 examples of rectangular designs showing how they can work on properties of various shapes and sizes.  The two designs labeled Conceptual Rectangular are of the same property - one being a plan view and the second being a 3-D perspective.  These last two have been drawn in the software SketchUp which makes doing 3-D very easy.    

Rectangular-45 Design Preview 06:26

Available for download is an example of a rectangular-45 design approach by one of my former students.  Hand drawn and colored it shows how effective this approach can be in a small backyard giving the garden lots of interest.

Curvilinear Design Preview 08:50

Two examples of curvilinear design by British designer David Stevens.  This approach is best suited for larger properties where the flowing curves can be large enough to have an elegance to them.  In curvilinear design I feel that the Rule of Thirds really takes hold.  Start with rectangular or rectangular-45 near the house and evolve to the more naturalistic curvilinear (natural) design as you get further from the home.  This will apply to paving materials as well - more formal near the house and more casual and natural as you further into the landscape.

Summary Preview 03:11

Introduction to the Front Garden Preview 05:20

The Front Garden - A Case Study Preview 08:42

Introduction to the Back Garden Preview 12:07

Summary Preview 02:44

Introduction Preview 01:53

Dominance in Garden Design Preview 07:44

Repetition in Garden Design Preview 09:07

Interconnection and the Unity of 3 in Garden Design Preview 09:36

Order Preview 08:07

Rhythm Preview 13:29

Summary Preview 01:31

The Conceptual Plan - Its Roots and Its Meanings Preview 04:02

The Title Block Preview 05:23

The Conceptual Planting Plan - Getting Started Preview 05:31

The Conceptual Planting Plan - Plant Graphics Preview 07:44

Case Study #1 Introduction Preview 07:43

Case Study #1 Developing the Concept Plan Preview 05:54

Case Study #1 - Developing the Concept Plan Continued Preview 06:54

Case Study #1 - Inking the Plan Preview 04:06

Case Study #2 Introduction Preview 03:49

Case Study #2 - Developing the Conceptual Plan Preview 07:13

Case Study #2 - Inking the Plan Preview 03:51

Coloring Your Plan - Introduction Preview 03:29

Coloring Your Plan - Getting Started Preview 03:44

Coloring Your Plan - Example Preview 08:39

The Concept Plan vs. The Working Plan Preview 03:01

Course Wrap-Up Preview 02:01

Bonus Lecture - Design Presentation Tips Preview 07:35

Presenting a concept plan that has been colored helps your friends and client have a better understanding of your ideas, but a mood (or presentation board) will convey the feeling and texture of your design even better.  In this bonus lecture I'll show some examples of mood boards you can imitate when preparing your own presentations.  Be sure to view the resources I've included with this lecture.

Bonus Lecture - Plan Developement Preview 04:35

With this bonus lecture I'll cover how to layer your plan sheets to develop the construction plans for a project.  With this information you'll be able to take your conceptual plan and use it in creating your working drawings.  

Bonus lecture - Using the Metric Scale in Garden Design Preview 06:43

Throughout the course I've used the architects scale since that's what is used in the United States, however I've been asked to explain the metric scale and I'm FINALLY getting it done.  So, here it is, how to use the metric scale in garden design - how to read it and what does this 1:50 or 1:100 mean....