Would you like to keep up to date with the latest news related to construction materials and architectural trends in their use? Don't wait any longer and enroll right now in this Postgraduate certificate”

The history of landscape design spans centuries and centuries of impressive creations. Arab gardens (such as those of the Generalife Palace in the Alhambra in Granada, Spain), the Albert Kahn Museum in France or Central Park itself in New York, are examples of the diversity offered by this branch of Architecture, as well as of the genius that comes from combining the resources offered by nature with artificial elements and human knowledge. Designing and planning projects of this type becomes, therefore, a real challenge for specialists. However, it also implies a specialized knowledge that allows them to obtain results from this combination that complement the functionality of the space with aesthetics and sustainability.   

For this reason, this Postgraduate certificate in Constructive Elements in Landscape Architecture is a response to the need to combine, in a single program, the information necessary to master this branch. It is a complete, dynamic, multidisciplinary and innovative program that delves into the developments of the materials, infrastructure, constructive elements and furnishings of today's landscaping. Therefore, the graduate will be able to delve into aspects such as loads and reactions, themed structures or the trends that are currently having the best results.   

All this through 150 hours of the best theoretical, practical and additional content, the latter presented in the form of different resources: research articles, complementary readings, news, dynamic summaries, diagrams, videos, interviews and much more! Additionally, its convenient 100% online format brings flexibility to the academic experience, allowing you to access the program from wherever and whenever you want, with the only requirement of having a device with an Internet connection. In this way, the graduate will be able to work on increasing their knowledge, following the modern guidelines of Landscape Architecture and implementing the latest developments in their practice. 

A program in which you will find the keys to combine Architecture and nature with the art of creating fascinating spaces”

This Postgraduate certificate in Constructive Elements in Landscape Architecture contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Engineering and Architecture 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment 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

Frederick Law Olmsted, Andre Le Notre, Martha Schwartz.... They are the best landscape architects in the world. Would you like your name on this list? Bet on a program that will help you achieve it”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading 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 experts.   

You will master the consolidation of soils through the best drainage and containment techniques based on new developments of the constructive elements of the landscape”

Would you like to implement soil, turf and unconventional materials in your projects? Get to know the innovations in this regard with this program and surprise in your next planning”

The teaching team has worked rigorously and exhaustively to create the 150 hours of content that make up this Postgraduate certificate. In this way, the graduate who has access to the program will find in it theoretical, practical and additional resources based on the developments of the Constructive Elements in Landscape Architecture, which can be downloaded to any device with Internet connection. Additionally, you will benefit from the Relearningmethodology, thanks to which you will attend a natural and progressive learning, without the need to invest extra hours in memorizing. 

The program includes a module focused on drainage infrastructure, so that you can get up to date on the systems that are dominating landscape permeability”

Module 1. Materials, infrastructure, construction elements and furnishings

1.1. Properties of Construction Materials

1.1.1. Material Properties
1.1.2. Basic Principles of Force Mechanics
1.1.3. Loads and Reactions
1.1.4. Beams and Columns

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

1.2.1. Stone
1.2.2. Concrete
1.2.3. Brick
1.2.4. Metals
1.2.5. Wood
1.2.6. Glass
1.2.7. Polymers (Plastics and Rubbers)
1.2.8. Soil, Turf and Non-conventional Materials
1.2.9. Thixotropic Mortars

1.3. Constructive Elements of the Landscape

1.3.1. Consolidated Soils, Earthworks, Slopes and Backfills. Drainages
1.3.2. Containment Structures

1.3.2.1. Stairs, Ramps, Retaining Walls, Ha-Ha, Reinforced floors
1.3.2.2. Typologies of Each Element, Uses, Force Diagrams
1.3.2.3. Materials Used for their Construction
1.3.2.4. Foundations and Structures

1.3.3. Pavements

1.3.3.1. Types of Pavements. Hard, Flexible, Porous 
1.3.3.2. Foundations 
1.3.3.3. Border Elements, Curbs, Steels
1.3.3.4. Pavement Design. Color, Textures 

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

1.3.4.1. Materials, Constructive Solutions and Problems Associated with the Material
1.3.5. Root Protection Systems in Urban Environments by Means of
1.3.6. Material Connections, Mechanical, Adhesive and Metallic Fasteners Advantages and Disadvantages
1.3.7. Protections and Finishes.  Maintenance

1.4. Structures and Themed Elements

1.4.1. Mortars with TXT Resin for Recreation of Themed Spaces
1.4.2. Types of Material
1.4.3. Structures Depending on the Location
1.4.4. Friezes, Retaining Walls, Artificial Rocks, Theming of Ashlars
1.4.5. Sand Pools

1.5. Water Elements

1.5.1. Elements and Aquatic Gardens. Fountains, Canals, Ponds and Lagoons. Typologies. Rigid, Flexible, Irregular, Formal Ponds. Scale and Location 
1.5.2. Design. Site Conditions, Location, Drainage and Infrastructure, Water Table, Basic Depth of Force Mechanics. Types of Waterproofing
1.5.3. Distribution of Aquatic Species as a Function of Depth and Design of the Same
1.5.4. Benefits of Ponds and Water in the Garden
1.5.5. Filling through Drainage and Water Recirculation

1.6. Landscape Furnishings

1.6.1. Street Furniture Design

1.6.1.1. Benches, Garbage Cans, Platforms, Planters, Milestones
1.6.1.2. Construction Details

1.6.2. Ephemeral Structures in the Landscape
1.6.3. Temporary Scenographies
1.6.4. Mirrors

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

1.7.1. Modular Planters
1.7.2. Mobile Ponds
1.7.3. Modular Rails

1.8. Drainage Infrastructure

1.8.1. Conventional Drains. Types, Designs and Materials
1.8.2. Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems. The Permeability of Cities
1.8.3. Atlantis System
1.8.4. Stockholm System
1.8.5. Rain Gardens

1.9. Irrigation Infrastructure

1.9.1. Design of Irrigation Projects
1.9.2. Hydrozones
1.9.3. Connection Point
1.9.4. Piping Distribution and Calculation
1.9.5. Types of Emitters
1.9.6. Low Water Consumption Emitters
1.9.7. Programmers. Types Depending on the Size of the Project
1.9.8. Pumping

1.10. Electricity Infrastructure

1.10.1. Design of a Garden Lighting Installation
1.10.2. The Approved Project
1.10.3. Protection Elements 
1.10.4. Conduits and Connection Elements
1.10.5. Comparison of Consumption of Different Types of Emitters
1.10.6. Selection of Lighting Fixtures, Street Lamps, Poles, Spotlights, in keeping with the Style of the Space and its Use within it
1.10.7. Reduction of Light Pollution

Thanks to the course of this program you will be able to guarantee an ideal fundamental composition for each project, according to the style and use of the space”