ACADEMIC YEAR

AAYOJAN SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN PUNE

Design and Technology Elective (Sustainable Landscape Design) 2021-22
LESSON PLAN

Name of subject: DESIGN ELECTIVE Year: 2021-22 SEM VII

No of Contact periods/week: 1Lecture +1 Studio* CLASS: IV YEAR B. ARCH
Faculty team MANJUSHA UKIDVE, RASHMI ABHYANKAR
Sessional/Viva/Paper Total marks/credits 50 MARKS/ 2 CREDITS
Int marks: 25 Ext Marks: 25
*Elective to be conducted in a module of 1 week with total number of lectures 15 X 2 = 30

Lesson No: 01: INTRODUCTION

Format: Lecture+ Interactive session

Lesson Objectives:
To introduce Sustainability as a concept and its importance in Architectural and Landscape Design

Lesson Structure:
No. Activity Time Brief description
required
1 Ice breaker 10 mins Why students have chosen the Elective, what do they expect to
learn? Google form to be filled up before discussion.
2 Discussion 20 mins Discussions based on responses, goal setting for the course
3 Introduction 10 mins Introduction to concept of sustainability and relevance to
Architectural studies Studies.
4 Mind mapping 20 mins Interactive mind mapping on Google Mindmup – brainstorming
on various aspects
5 Studio work 45 mins Students to expand and detail out the mind map either
manually or using Mindmup. This part will be done offline
6 Discussion 30 mins Joining back online and Presentation by students

Review parameters: Active participation in discussions, clarity of thought process as reflected in Mindmap
Assignment brief: A 1 – Mind map - concept and aspects of Sustainability in Landscape Design
Reference Material: Posted on Classroom

Homework:
Watching videos and compiling points for discussion to be held on Day 2

Lesson No: 02: Sustainable Landscape Design – Approaches and positive strategies

Format: Interactive session

Lesson Objectives:
To discuss various approaches and strategies to achieve sustainability

Lesson Structure:
No. Activity Time Brief description
required
1 Recap 10 mins Recap of earlier lecture
2 Presentation by 60 mins Students to present their understanding of sustainability in Landscape,
students positive strategies and approaches
3 Introduction to 10 mins Introducing parameters for case selection
assignment
4 Studio work 30 mins Students to identify Case studies under various typologies like of
designed Landscape projects – Institutional, Industrial,
Residential, Healthcare, Hospitality, Commercial, Corporate,
Transportation. This part will be done offline
5 Discussion 25 mins Joining back online and Presentation by students

Review parameters: Active participation in discussions, identification of appropriate case studies

Lecture notes: Published on Classroom website
Assignment brief: A 2 – Case study 1 – focus on positive strategies
Reference Material: Posted on Classroom

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 ACADEMIC YEAR
AAYOJAN SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN PUNE
Design and Technology Elective (Sustainable Landscape Design) 2021-22
LESSON PLAN

Homework:
Case study and analysis

Lesson No: 03: Sustainable Landscape Design – Issues and non -sustainable approaches

Format: Interactive session

Lesson Objectives:
To discuss issues and concerns and how they can be addressed through Sustainable Design
To discuss non – sustainable approaches

Lesson Structure:
No. Activity Time Brief description
required
1 Recap 10 mins Recap of earlier lecture
2 Presentation by 60 mins Students to present their Case Studies
students
3 Introduction to 10 mins Introducing parameters for case selection
assignment
4 Studio work 30 mins Students to identify Case studies under various typologies like of
designed Landscape projects – Institutional, Industrial,
Residential, Healthcare, Hospitality, Commercial, Corporate,
Transportation. This part will be done offline
5 Discussion 25 mins Joining back online and Presentation by students

Review parameters: Active participation in discussions, identification of appropriate case studies, understanding
of concepts in the cases studied.
Assignment brief: A 3 – Case study 2 – focus on issues and non-sustainable approaches
Reference Material: Posted on Classroom

Homework:
Case study and analysis

Lesson No: 04: Comparative Analysis of Cases

Format: Interactive session

Lesson Objectives:
To compare various approaches towards designing Landscape
To identify sustainable and non-sustainable practices.

Lesson Structure:
No. Activity Time Brief description
required
1 Recap 10 mins Recap of earlier lecture, discussion about assignment
2 Presentation by 60 mins Students to present their Case Studies
students
3 Discussion 50 mins Comparative analysis of various approaches towards designing
Landscape
4 Introduction to 15 mins Writing guidelines/ strategies for sustainability in Landscape in the
assignment form of a dos and don’ts framework

Review parameters: Active participation in discussions, understanding of concepts in the cases studied.
Assignment brief: A 4 –Framework of dos and don’ts for achieving sustainability in Landscape Design - draft
Reference Material: Published on Classroom website

Homework:
Framework of dos and don’ts

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 ACADEMIC YEAR
AAYOJAN SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN PUNE
Design and Technology Elective (Sustainable Landscape Design) 2021-22
LESSON PLAN

Lesson No: 05: Framework of dos and don’ts for achieving sustainability in Landscape Design

Format: Interactive session

Lesson Objectives:
To develop a ready reference for sustainable landscape design in the form of a dos and don’ts chart

Lesson Structure:
No. Activity Time Brief description
required
1 Presentation by 60 mins Students to present their list of policies, strategies
students
2 Discussion 60 mins Collaborative exercise – framework preparation
3 Conclusion 15 mins Summary of learnings and way forward

Review parameters: Active participation in discussions

Assignment brief: A 4 –Framework of dos and don’ts for achieving sustainability in Landscape Design
Reference Material: Published on Classroom website

Homework:
Compilation of portfolio

Websites:
https://www.asla.org/sites/ sustainable sites initiative
https://www.sustainablesites.org/
https://www.lafoundation.org/resources/2016/07/declaration-patricia-odonnell
https://www.landscapingnetwork.com/landscape-design/sustainable/

Videos
Watershed approach: https://youtu.be/x7bHeYoPAMw
Permeable pavers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiarXHKGIWI&feature=emb_rel_end
7 ways to create sustainable landscape: https://youtu.be/y5hp0V3OV5U
Working with nature: https://youtu.be/G5KIUmfEe7U 25 mins
Top ten elements: https://youtu.be/0zJT1c6Blsg
City of Allen series 3 parts: https://youtu.be/_HvxYWvcWaA 1 hour videos
Sustainable landscaping basics: https://mgnv.org/sustainable-landscaping-basics-video/ 1 hour 40 mins
Patricia O’Donell lecture: https://vimeo.com/172105628
Students design and build: https://youtu.be/livNOFgobOQ
Sustainable Design lecture: https://youtu.be/OX8i5HpMEjM

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