TECH Global University offers you an extensive update of your professional skills in Urban Landscape Planning through Relearning and a very complete learning platform”

The harmonization of cities through natural resources is crucial for present and future cities of the 21st century. The proper placement of trees is an effective tool against pollution and helps mitigate the high temperatures that can afflict large cities. At the same time, the efficient planning of green infrastructure and themed areas encourages new forms of social interaction and physical activity among people. In this way, urban environments become more balanced and adapted to social demands.  

Additionally, an increasing number of public administrations are supporting this type of landscape design in cities. These organizations are aware of the need to implement the most innovative and efficient resources, materials and work techniques, and therefore the demand for specialized professionals in this area is growing exponentially.  

Engineers and architects seeking to update their skills in this area have a unique opportunity for academic training in this TECH Global University Postgraduate diploma. The program, taught 100% online, delves into visual and sensitive elements, scales and principles of avant-garde organization that facilitate the design of natural spaces. Likewise, its syllabus addresses the keys to the landscape stratification of streets, squares, parks and gardens, thus contributing to the sustainability of cities.  

Additionally to its very complete study modules, the degree has an innovative methodology: Relearning. Through it, the engineers and architects enrolled will be able to expand their mastery of complex concepts and implement new skills for their daily professional practice. On the other hand, to access its contents, you will not have to make unnecessary trips to any on-site center. With the help of a mobile device connected to the Internet, you will be able to access the materials or download them for further consultation.

You will master the latest methods of site analysis, the integration of natural elements and the most advanced techniques for landscape design in large cities”

This Postgraduate diploma in Urban Landscape Planning contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Landscaping, Gardening, Botany, Urbanism, among others
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• The practical exercises where the self-evaluation process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection  

A unique academic opportunity where you will delve into participatory design techniques that allow communities to intervene in the development and planning of public spaces”

The program includes in its teaching staff professionals of the field who pour into this training the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities.  

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training programmed to train in real situations.  

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, in which the professional will have to try to solve the different professional practice situations that will arise throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

A Postgraduate diploma where you will have practical exercises to apply your newly acquired skills in the design and construction of landscape elements”

With a mobile device connected to the Internet, you will be able to freely consult the materials of this program at the time and place of your choice”

This Postgraduate diploma of TECH Global University has 3 modules where students will be able to catch up on the latest criteria in Urban Landscape Planning. The syllabus addresses, first of all, the keys to the design of natural environments, delving into visual and sensitive elements, principles of organization, scales and specific mathematical relationships. It also describes materials, infrastructure and types of furniture that facilitate the integration of these projects. Likewise, it delves into specific public spaces and their characteristics, allowing graduates to master the most innovative aspects in the layout of parks, squares and harmonization of cities.

In this program you will have at your disposal updated academic materials and the most innovative multimedia resources such as infographics and interactive summaries”

Module 1. Landscape Architecture Design 

1.1. Visual Elements 

1.1.1. Point 
1.1.2. Line 
1.1.3. The Shot 
1.1.4. The Shape. Volume 
1.1.5. Movement 
1.1.6. Color 
1.1.7. Texture 

1.2. Sensitive Elements 

1.2.1. Sound 
1.2.2. Fragrance 
1.2.3. Touch 

1.3. Time 

1.3.1. The Fourth Dimension 
1.3.2. The Element that Differentiates us from the Other Construction Arts 
1.3.3. The Growth of Vegetation 
1.3.4. Transformation of the Projected Space 

1.4. Formal Design 

1.4.1. Starting from the Square. 90º angles 
1.4.2. From Acute or Obtuse Angles 
1.4.3. Triangles, Hexagons 
1.4.4. From Circles, Arches, Tangents and Spirals 

1.5. Informal Design 

1.5.1. Naturalistic Shapes 
1.5.2. Free Ellipses 
1.5.3. Free Spirals 
1.5.4. Irregular Polygons 
1.5.5. Organic Shapes 
1.5.6. Fragmentation and Clustering 

1.6. Principles of Element Organization 

1.6.1. Unit 
1.6.2. Harmony 
1.6.3. Interest 
1.6.4. Simplicity 
1.6.5. Emphasis-Dominance 
1.6.6. Balance 
1.6.7. Scale-Proportion 
1.6.8. Sequences 

1.7. The Scale 

1.7.1. Scale Construction 
1.7.2. Proportion 
1.7.3. Appropriate Scales According to Use 
1.7.4. Graphic Scale 

1.8. Mathematics in Nature 

1.8.1. The Proportion 
1.8.2. Golden Ratio 
1.8.3. The Fibonacci Series 

1.9. Mathematics in Architecture and Landscape Architecture 

1.9.1. Alhambra with Mathematics. An Example 
1.9.2. Databases for Urban Vegetation Monitoring 
1.9.3. An Example 

1.10. From Pythagoras to Trigonometry 

1.10.1. Formulas and Theorems 
1.10.2. Application to the Architecture Field 
1.10.3. The Landscape 

Module 2. Materials, Infrastructure, construction elements and furnishings

2.1. Properties of Construction Materials 

2.1.1. Material Properties 
2.1.2. Basic Principles of Force Mechanics 
2.1.3. Loads and Reactions 
2.1.4. Beams and Columns 

2.2. Construction Materials. Uses, Types and Application Techniques of each of the Following Materials to Different Construction Solutions

2.2.1. Stone 
2.2.2. Concrete 
2.2.3. Brick 
2.2.4. Metals 
2.2.5. Wood 
2.2.6. Glass 
2.2.7. Polymers (Plastics and Rubbers) 
2.2.8. Soil, Turf and Non-conventional Materials 
2.2.9. Thixotropic Mortars 

2.3. Constructive Elements of the Landscape 

2.3.1. Consolidated Soils, Earthworks, Slopes and Backfills. Drainages 
2.3.2. Containment Structures 

2.3.2.1. Stairs, Ramps, Retaining Walls, Ha-Ha, Reinforced floors
2.3.2.2. Typologies of Each Element, Uses, Force Diagrams 
2.3.2.3. Materials Used for their Construction 
2.3.2.4. Foundations and Structures 

2.3.3. Pavements 

2.3.3.1. Types of Pavements. Hard, Flexible, Porous 
2.3.3.2. Foundations 
2.3.3.3. Border Elements, Curbs, Steels 
2.3.3.4. Pavement Design. Color, Textures 

2.3.4. Pergolas, Balustrades, Metallic Structures, Profiles, Plastic Elements 

2.3.4.1. Materials, Constructive Solutions and Problems Associated with the Material 

2.3.5. Root Protection Systems in Urban Environments by Means of 
2.3.6. Material Connections, Mechanical, Adhesive and Metallic Fasteners. Advantages and Disadvantages
2.3.7. Protections and Finishes. Maintenance 

2.4. Structures and Themed Elements 

2.4.1. Mortars with TXT Resin for Recreation of Themed Spaces
2.4.2. Types of Material 
2.4.3. Structures Depending on the Location 
2.4.4. Friezes, Retaining Walls, Artificial Rocks, Theming of Ashlars 
2.4.5. Sand Pools 

2.5. Water Elements 

2.5.1. Elements and Aquatic Gardens. Fountains, Canals, Ponds and Lagoons. Typologies. Rigid, Flexible, Irregular, Formal Ponds. Scale and Location 
2.5.2. Design. Site Conditions, Location, Drainage and Infrastructure, Water Table, Basic Depth of Force Mechanics. Types of Waterproofing 
2.5.3. Distribution of Aquatic Species as a Function of Depth and Design of the Same  
2.5.4. Benefits of Ponds and Water in the Garden 
2.5.5. Filling by Drainage and Water Recirculation 

2.6. Landscape Furnishings 

2.6.1. Street Furniture Design 

2.6.1.1. Benches, Garbage Cans, Platforms, Planters, Milestones
2.6.1.2. Construction Details 

2.6.2. Ephemeral Structures in the Landscape 
2.6.3. Temporary Scenographies 
2.6.4. Mirrors 

2.7. Design of Modular and Mobile Structures. Planters, Ponds, Rails 

2.7.1. Modular Planters 
2.7.2. Mobile Ponds 
2.7.3. Modular Rails 

2.8. Drainage Infrastructure 

2.8.1. Conventional Drains. Types, Designs and Materials 
2.8.2. Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems. The Permeability of Cities 
2.8.3. Atlantis System 
2.8.4. Stockholm System 
2.8.5. Rain Gardens 

2.9. Irrigation Infrastructure 

2.9.1. Design of Irrigation Projects 
2.9.2. Hydrozones 
2.9.3. Connection Point 
2.9.4. Piping Distribution and Calculation 
2.9.5. Types of Emitters 
2.9.6. Low Water Consumption Emitters 
2.9.7. Programmers. Types Depending on the Size of the Project 
2.9.8. Pumping 

2.10. Electricity Infrastructure 

2.10.1. Design of a Garden Lighting Installation 
2.10.2. The Approved Project 
2.10.3. Protection Elements 
2.10.4. Conduits and Connection Elements 
2.10.5. Comparison of Consumption of Different Types of Emitters
2.10.6. Selection of Lighting Fixtures, Street Lamps, Poles, Spotlights, in keeping with the Style of the Space and its Use within it 
2.10.7. Reduction of Light Pollution 

Module 3. Public Space Design. Cities of the Future 

3.1. The State of Our City 

3.1.1. Preliminary Needs Study 
3.1.2. Studies: Population, Resources and Services 
3.1.3. Spatial Study 
3.1.4. Climate Study 
3.1.5. Urban Potential Study 

3.2. Master Plans 

3.2.1. Integration of Landscape Master Plans in General Urban Development Plans 
3.2.2. Need for Sectoral Master Plans 
3.2.3. Accessibility Regulations 

3.3. Typology of Spaces 

3.3.1. Identification of Existing Spaces. Squares, Streets, Parks 
3.3.2. Identification of Residual Spaces 
3.3.3. Study of Deficiencies and Advantages of Current Designs
3.3.4. Definition of Future Solutions. Trend Application of 3-30-300 

3.4. Personality and Homogeneity in Cities 

3.4.1. Singularized Study of Neighborhoods and Districts 
3.4.2. Cultural Components 
3.4.3. Sociological 
3.4.4. Historical 

3.5. Style Guide 

3.5.1. Definition of Minimum Quality in Spaces 
3.5.2. Definition of Standardized Norms in Materials 
3.5.3. Components 
3.5.4. Definition of Facilities in the Service Management in Public Spaces

3.6. Harmonization in the Management of Public Spaces 

3.6.1. Coordination of Urban Projects 
3.6.2. Urban Planning, Parks and Gardens, Infrastructure 
3.6.3. Coordination of Urban works 
3.6.4. Integrated Technical Office 

3.7. Landscape Design of Streets 

3.7.1. Typology of Existing Streets 
3.7.2. Definition of Needs 
3.7.3. Application of Accessibility Regulations 
3.7.4. Local Mobility Study 
3.7.5. Harmonization of Trees and Parking 
3.7.6. Landscape Reform Projects 

3.8. Landscape Design of Squares 

3.8.1. Typology of Existing Squares 
3.8.2. Definition of Needs 
3.8.3. Application of Accessibility Regulations 
3.8.4. Local Mobility Study 
3.8.5. Social Needs Study 
3.8.6. Harmonization of Public Space and Parking 
3.8.7. Squares over Parking Lots 
3.8.8. Landscape Reform Projects 

3.9. Landscape Design of Gardens and Parks 

3.9.1. Typology of Existing Gardens and Parks 

3.9.1.1. Distribution in the City 

3.9.2. Definition of Needs 
3.9.3. Application of Accessibility Regulations 
3.9.4. Local Mobility Study 
3.9.5. Social Needs Study 
3.9.6. Landscape Reform Projects 

3.10. Metropolitan Integration 

3.10.1. Typology of Metropolitan Public Spaces 

3.10.1.1. Parks 
3.10.1.2. Landscape Wounds. Natural and Artificial 

3.10.2. Definition of Needs 
3.10.3. Identification of Territorial Barriers 
3.10.4. Local Mobility Study 
3.10.5. Social Needs Study 
3.10.6. Study of the Image of the City from the Accesses
3.10.7. Green Rings. Expansion in the Territory 
3.10.8. Landscape Reform Projects 

Enroll in this program and specialize in the landscape design of squares, parks and gardens through this exclusive TECH Global University program”