Makhzoumi, J.M., 2000, Landscape ecology as a foundation for landscape architecture: application in Malta, in: Landscape and Urban Planning, ,
- Author : Makhzoumi, J.M.
- Year : 2000
- Journal/Series : Landscape and Urban Planning
- Pages : 167-177
- Abstract in English : Landscape ecology has the potential to contribute towards a holistic approach in landscape architecture. Such an approach can simultaneously inform, guide and inspire designers towards landscapes that are environmentally sustainable as well as being cultural and aesthetically appropriate. This paper reviews two possible ways in which landscape ecology can advance architecture. An ecological landscape design approach by landscape ecology’s holistic perspectives and informed by its scientific knowledge base, offers three main advantages. Firstly, it moves the designers away from a viewpoint of landscape that is dominated by visual attributes towards a more dynamic and comprehensive perception. Secondly, as landscape ecology itself is context specific, design solutions that develop from an understanding and appreciation of the historical idiosyncrasies of a specific site/region are encouraged. Thirdly Landscape ecology has the potential to contribute to regionalism, which in landscape architecture implies a school of design that is aware of the natural historical, social and cultural factors that have shape a regional landscape and aims to utilise this awareness in creating future environments that are appropriate environmentally, culturally and aesthetically.
- Comments/Notes : KEYWORDS: landscape architecture, landscape design, landscape ecology, holistic approach.