LA 488/588 Island Futures Media

The major technological breakthroughs resulting from the digital revolution at the end of the 20th century have allowed for dramatic advancements in the measurement, analysis, and prediction of complex environmental processes that have increased the general awareness of climate change and its consequences. In addition, growth in computational power and continuously evolving design tools allow architecture, landscape, and engineering professionals to model and evaluate projective scenarios at unprecedented speeds and scales.

Cultural Landscape Documentation and Analysis

International concern for significant cultural landscapes has expanded in recent years. This course teaches the principles, methods and tools of cultural landscape documentation and analysis, engaging a number of sites in Beijing and Hangzhou for the theoretical and practical application of cultural landscape principles. The focus is on the interaction of cultural and natural systems, and analyzing the manner in which human activity has shaped significant heritage landscapes.

Heritage Conservation Planning and Design

Landscape of heritage have great meaning for peoples across the globe. This course explores the meaning, significance, design, and future of heritage landscapes in China, with attention to landscapes designed and built in Beijing and Hangzhou during various dynasties.This course includes readings, field exploration and analysis, and the development of planning and design concepts for the protection and conservation of these significant landscapes and heritage sites in the context of contemporary China.
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