EWP_02. Featured Project: Schandorff Square (Oslo, Norway) Østengen & Bergo

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1 Featured Project: Schandorff Square (Oslo, Norway) Østengen & Bergo Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture Landscape Architecture Section The Ohio State University EWP_02 Earth, Water, and Plants 02 LARCH 6440/3440 SP 2013 Instructors: Jason Kentner Lisl Kotheimer Jason Brabbs CATALOG DESCRIPTION: LA 6440/3440 Advanced techniques and technologies of landscape architectural implementation, with a focus on site infrastructure. Term: Spring Credits: 3 Prereq: 6430 GTA Brett Kordenbrock Chen Tong COURSE INTRODUCTION: Constructing Landscape - this course continues the focus of the EWP series developing students attention to and knowledge of the conditions of site and function of natural systems as they relate to and influence site planning, design and construction. Building on the efforts of past quarters this class will use a series of sketch exercises, charrette projects and topical lectures to develop each student s detailed knowledge of landscape construction issues and design development processes. Case study and topical research will allow for detailed review of a broad subject matter to parallel collective in-class efforts. The course will encourage individual exploration as well as a series of workshop exercises to reinforce fundamental design skills and development/ documentation techniques. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Toward developing each student s attention to and knowledge of site systems and the core skills of landscape construction and detailing of landscape materials, topography, vegetation, and managed site systems the course is concerned with : survey contemporary design development and site construction practices with attention to materials and structures; continued development of basic earthworks, planting and water management techniques; continued development of graphic skills and visualization techniques for site data and design process; introduction to design development conventions; introduction to advanced landscape construction details; introduction to design process and documentation conventions as they relate to horizontal and vertical alignment of site systems with particular attention to circulation and stormwater management.

2 WORKSHOP BRIEFS: Sketch Projects Series of small in-class exercises that pair with lectures to review/introduce specific technical aspects of site design, construction and documentation. Each workshop problem has an associated reading list. Students will be evaluated pass/fail on in-class assignments, on-line exams will test comprehension of lecture and reading materials. Sketch #1 Sketch #2 Sketch #3 Sketch #4 Sketch #5 Basic Landforms: 6 landforms are reviewed (+ quiz) Swales, Crowns & Curbs: Changes in size/depth are illustrated (+ readings/quiz) Road Layout: Horizontal Geometries are illustrated (+ readings/quiz) Path Profile: Vertical Geometries and profile grading techniques (+ readings/quiz) System Profile: Details of stormwater system are sized (+ readings/quiz) Charrette Exercises - Series of in-class assignments that pair with lectures to review specific site design and grading processes as well as specific drawing conventions related to design development and documentation. In-class time will be given to charrette project development as well as group discussion. Documentation drawings will be completed outside of class. Charrette #1 Charrette #2 Charrette #3 Site Comparison: Two site strategies are implemented (Shaded Relief) Site Structure: Focus on spot elevations & critical elevations (Site Sections) Site Systems: Different Site Layouts impact stormwater strategies (Site Profile) TERM PROJECT BRIEFS: Option A: Design in Detail: Project allows student groups to research a range of details and associated materials through a series of directed efforts including the collection of an image matrix, dissection of detail typologies, and completion of in-depth project case study. Basic Details Walls (Fences, Green, etc.) Stairs (Ramps, Amphitheaters, etc.) Paving Conditions (Permeable, Precast, Green Roofs, etc.) Boardwalks (Piers, bridges, decks, etc.) Water Elements (Fountains, wetlands, ponds, etc.) Soil & Planting (Street Trees, geo-textiles, etc.) Option B: EWP Guidebook - Project allows student groups to research specific ecological conditions and explore their material structure, function and management. Paralleling Option A, three parts of this exercise will include constructing an image matrix, diagramming ecological and spatial conditions, and finally investigating a case study related to selected ecological context.

3 COURSE READINGS: Readings will be assigned to parallel each workshop sketch exercises, these readings along with lecture and exercise materials will serve as base of on-line quizzes. Term readings will also be assigned for independent review in advance of scheduled mid-term exam. Term readings will focus on individual topics of earth, water, and plants at each of three scales. Primary Texts (Quiz Readings) Petschek, Peter Grading for Landscape Architects and Architects Strom, Steven Site Engineering for Landscape Architects EWP Texts (Mid-Term Readings) Calkins, Meg The Sustainable Sites Handbook Cook & Vanderzanden Sustainable Landscape Management Craul, Philip Urban Soils Dunnett, Nigel The Dynamic Landscape Forman, Richard Land Mosaics & Landscape Ecology France, Robert Wetland Design Randolph, John Environmental Land Use Planning and Management Reference Texts (Term Project & Workshop Resources) Calkins, Meg Materials for Sustainable Sites Harris, Charles Timesaver Standards for Landscape Architecture Holden & Liversedge Construction for Landscape Architecture McLeod, Virginia Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture Zimmermann, Astrid Constructing Landscape All Readings will be made available via Carmen

4 WEEKLY SCHEDULE: Throughout the term regular lectures and in-class exercises are scheduled and will work in partnership to develop each student s understanding and project development. Workshops and lectures will often require outside readings, which will be posted to Carmen in advance of each lecture. Week 01 COURSE INTRODUCTION Jan. 09 Lecture: Course Introduction Assign: On-Line Quiz (Review) Jan. 11 Studio: Sketch #1 Basic Landforms (Review) Week 02 CHARRETTE #01 - SITE COMPARISON Jan. 16 Lecture: Process #1 Site Comparision Assign: Charrette Intro Jan. 18 Studio: Charrette #1 Review Week 03 TECHNIQUE #2: LINEAR GRADING Jan. 23 Lecture: Linear Grading Assign: Sketch #2 Jan. 25 Studio: Sketch #2 Swales, Crowns & Curbs Pin-Up: Image Matrix (Term Project Part 01) Week 04 CHARRETTE #2: SITE STRUCTURE Jan. 30 Lecture: Process #2 Site Structure Assign: Charrette Intro Feb. 01 Studio: Charrette Review Week 05 TECHNIQUE #3: HORIZONTAL LAYOUT & CONTROL Feb. 06 Lecture: Horizontal Layout & Curves Assign: Sketch #3 Feb. 08 Studio: Sketch #3 Road Layout Week 06 CHARRETTE #3 : SITE SYSTEMS Feb. 13 Lecture: Process #3 Site Systems Assign: Charrette Intro Feb. 15 Studio: Charrette Review Week 07 TECHNIQUE #3: PROFILE GRADING Feb. 20 Lecture: Vertical Curves & Profiles Assign: Sketch #3 Feb. 22 Studio: Path Profile Pin-up: Dissected Detail (Term Project Part 02)

5 Week 08 TECHNIQUE #4: SIZING SEQUENCE Feb. 27 Lecture: Sizing Sequence Assign: Sketch #4 Mar. 01 Studio: System Profile Week 09 CASE STUDY Mar. 06 Lecture: West 8 Case Study Mar. 08 Special: KSA Olympic Games (Part 01) Week 10 Mar. 13 Mar. 15 SPRING BREAK WEEK NO CLASS NO CLASS Week 11 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Mar. 20 Lecture: Design Development Process Mar. 22 Lecture: Material Matters Week 12 TERM PROJECT DUE Mar. 27 Special: KSA Olympic Games Part 2 Pin-Up: Case Study (Term Project Part 03) Mar. 29 Special: SCASLA/OCASLA Charrette Week 13 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS & SPEC Apr. 03 Lecture: Specs & Checks Apr. 05 Lecture: Codes & Construction Week 14 FINAL EXAM (LECTURE MATERIAL) Apr. 10 Lecture: Exam On-line Apr. 12 Lecture: Exam On-line Week 15 Apr. 17 Apr. 19 FINAL REVIEW WEEK KSA Reviews KSA Reviews

6 COURSE EVALUATION: Meetings & Attendance: LA 3440/6440 will meet two times a week for a period of two hours per meeting, this schedule will require regular out of class effort to complete assignments. Students are required to attend all class meetings and activities. Any medical absence must be documented with the school of architecture prior to the start of the scheduled class meeting. Any absence related to other course commitments/activities must be approved by LA 3440/6440 instructor(s) given no less than one-week notice. Late Work: No late work will be accepted unless an extension is granted by the instructor or the student has an excused absence. In the event of an excused absence all late work is due within 24 hours of the students return to school/class activities. Evaluation: Final grades are based on each student s process, performance, participation, craft, and initiative as demonstrated to the instructor during regular class meetings, assignments, and exercises. Individual Course Assignments are evaluated independently of one another and comprise the final grade based on the following: Term Project: 100 points Charrette 01: 50 points Charrette 02: 50 points Charrette 03: 50 points Sketch Exercises: Pass/Fail On-Line Quizzes: 50 points (4 quizzes) On-Line Mid Term & Final: 50 points (each) Initiative & Effort: 50 points Numerical, Letter and Grade Point Systems A (4.0) A- (3.7) B+ (3.3) B (3.0) B- (2.7) C+ (2.3) C (2.0) C- (1.7) D+ (1.3) D (1.0) D- (0.7) 59 and below E (0.0) Final Grades are issued at the end of the quarter on an A-E scale interpreted in the following manner: Excellent to Superior Effort/Work A ( /-) Satisfactory to Quality Effort/Work B (+/-) Passing to Acceptable Effort/Work C (+/-) Poor to Unacceptable Effort/Work D (+/-) Failing E *Incomplete I * Students will only be given an Incomplete (I) if, for reasons beyond their control, they are unable to regularly participate in class or complete projects as scheduled. All circumstances/reasons must be documented and receive approval from course instructor, section head, and academic advisor prior to the last scheduled class meeting. If a student is given an incomplete they must complete all work, reviews, and/or presentations within the terms determined by the instructor.

7 COURSE POLICIES: Progress Meeting/Report: At the mid-term of the quarter those students in danger of receiving a C or lower will receive a letter of warning from the instructor, a copy of this letter will be provided to the section head as well as the students individual academic advisor if different from course instructor. Regardless of performance, each student is to arrange a meeting with the instructor at the mid-term to discuss their performance; every effort will be made to arrange these meetings in a timely fashion. Project Archiving: Faculty reserve the right to archive student work for the purposes of accreditation, display, and/or future teaching use. All students are to provide the instructor with a digital record (CD/DVD) of their project(s) at the end of the term. CD titles should include the students name, course number, and term of course (ex. J_Smith_6440_SP13). Course Expenses: Students are expected to cover cost of all necessary course expenses including modeling materials and printing costs. Syllabus Changes: Faculty reserve the right to modify, alter, delete, add, or otherwise change the contents of this syllabus at any time during the quarter upon proper notification to all students enrolled in the course. Office Hours: Regular office hours are scheduled throughout the quarter so that students may consult with the instructor about specific questions and/or issues they have related to course work, academic performance, professional advice, etc. It is appreciated, although not required, that students sign-up for individual meetings ahead of time. If a student simply stops in they should be prepared to defer to those students with prearranged meeting times. Contact Information: Jason Kentner, RLA Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture The Ohio State University Office: 287 Knowlton Hall Hours: Tuesdays 12:30 to 1:30 kentner.14@osu.edu Tele: Academic Misconduct: The Student Code of Conduct defines Academic Misconduct as: Any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the university, or subvert the educational process. All students are required to review the code and understand the implications of a code violation. If there is any suspicion of academic misconduct, the faculty member/instructor will report the alleged violation to the Section Head and the Committee on Academic Misconduct for investigation and any further action. Other Misconduct includes damage to, alteration of or other improper use of University Equipment and Property. The facilities of Knowlton Hall are for your use, but they are also for the use of students who come after you. Please take appropriate care in your use of the facilities. Sexual Harassment: O.S.U. s Sexual Harassment policy, which applies to all faculty, staff, and students, includes lewd remarks and inappropriate comments made in the studio environment, classroom, and computer labs as well as the display of inappropriate sexually oriented materials in a location where others can see it. Students can file a complaint by contacting Student Judicial Affairs at Sanctions include reprimand, suspension, and dismissal from OSU.

8 Students with Disabilities: If a student requires accommodation for a disability, he or she should immediately arrange an appointment with the professors and the Office for Disability Services. At the appointment, the professors, disability counselors, and student can discuss the course format, anticipate needs and decide upon accommodations. Professors rely on the Office for Disability Services for assistance in verifying the need for accommodations and developing accommodation strategies. Studio Behavior: Students must work in the studio, because of the collaborative nature of research and the shared development of techniques. Students are responsible for keeping their areas clean, their floors free from obstructions, and all studio furniture in good condition and original location. All presentation materials must be removed from review spaces following reviews and all studio materials must be removed from the building at the close of every quarter. Students may, however, store material in their credenzas over winter and spring breaks. Studios are inspected on the last day of final exams negligent students are subject to grade withholding and maintenance costs. Also note: The following items are prohibited in Knowlton Hall: non-ksa furniture, liquor, weapons, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, and pets. The following tools are prohibited in Knowlton Hall: spray paints, foam cutter wands, welding devices, heat guns, and any flame or gaseous liquid device. The following safety compliances must be observed: electrical power cords cannot be connected in a series or extend over traffic areas; fire extinguishers must remain accessible and in full view; access to stairwells, corridors, and aisles must maintain a 44 clear width and handrails must be unobstructed. Building surfaces cannot be marked, anchored to, or penetrated. Installations may not occur in any part of the building except by permission of the KSA Building Coordinator. Power tools are restricted to the shop except when permission is granted by the KSA Building Coordinator. Loud noise is forbidden. Graffiti and vandalism are grounds for disciplinary action. Student Safety: Since Knowlton Hall is a 24/7 facility for our students and faculty, it is imperative that all safety procedures be followed. With regard to maintaining secured access after normal business hours, do not prop doors open. Maintain and secure your personal items in lockable storage or by other approved means. Work and study in a responsible manner so as not to create or provide potential fire/safety hazards in the building or its environs. If you observe such conditions, please report them to the building coordinator or the Director s Office. Student Resources: Other resources for students can be found at:

9 TEACHING FACULTY: Jason Kentner, RLA Originally from Northeast Ohio, Mr. Kentner received his BLA from The Pennsylvania State University and his MLA from Harvard University s Graduate School of Design. His professional work with the landscape architecture firm Reed Hilderbrand Associates of Watertown MA, involved site design and master planning projects for a variety of private and institutional clients including: Brandeis University, Harvard University, Bennington College, The First Church of Christ Scientists, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, The Arnold Arboretum, and Mount Auburn Cemetery. He has also completed a number of private residential projects and along with his design team of Karen Lewis, Fritz Steiner, and E. Lynn Miller was named a finalist for the Flight 93 National Memorial Competition. In Mr. Kentner served as a visiting lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin where he lead graduate courses in design and landscape technology/construction. In Mr. Kentner joined the KSA faculty as an visiting lecture and in accepted a position as an assistant professor. Most recently Mr. Kentner along with Karen Lewis formed IMPLEMENT a design and research practice. The practice is an evolution of their on-going collaboration that has been previously recognized in numerous design competitions including: Memory Trail (Flight 93 Memorial Competition) sponsored by National Parks Service; 110%Juice (Off-Shore Wind Farm in Nantucket Sound) sponsored by Boston Society of Architects; Inner Space (Urban Design Proposal for alternative street life along Grand Concourse in Bronx, NY) sponsored by Bronx Museum of Art. At present the practice is involved with several local projects including Pizzuti Sculpture Garden, Benchmark Apartments, Marburn Academy, St. Stephen s Courtyard, and City of Columbus Library (Whitehall Branch Location). Lisl Kotheimer, MLA - Auxiliary Faculty Lisl Kotheimer has two degrees in landscape architecture having earned her MLA at Harvard s Graduate School of Design and her BSLA from A.E. Knowlton School of Architecture at The Ohio State University. Lisl s work experience has included working for a number of noteworthy firms including NBBJ and STOSS Landscape Urbanism. While with Stoss, Lisl worked on the CityDECK, Fox River Waterfront in Green Bay, which is the feature project of up-coming Source Book in Landscape Architecture Jason Brabbs, MLA - Auxiliary Faculty Jason Brabbs has an MLA from the A.E. Knowlton School of Architecture at The Ohio State University and a B.A. in Communications/Photography from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Brabbs spends his time between Columbus, OH and home turf of Northern Michigan. His favorite quote sums up his attitude toward life, work and design... A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play; his labor and his leisure; his mind and his body; his education and his recreation. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing, and leaves other to determine whether he is working or playing, to himself, he always appears to be doing both. - Francois Auguste Rene Chateaubriand.

10 SUGGESTED STUDIO MATERIALS The following is a brief list of suggested materials. Students are encouraged to experiment with alternative materials but the below have proved most useful. The Basics Sketchbook (big enough to use and small enough to have at all times) Architecture Scale Engineering Scale x-acto knife box of 100 #11 x-acto blades (small container for old blades Olfa knife and blades metal straight edge (6, 18 and 36 ) metal t-square (36 min) 30/60 triangle 45/45 triangle circle template (variety of sizes) cutting mat (18 min.) white trace paper (18 roll and 36 roll) artist/drafting tape or dots Felt-tip ink pens/markers (Sharpie, Sign Pen, Micro Set) Colored Pencils (buy singles rather than set) AD Markers (buy a few simple colors including greys) Not Necessities but nice to have Digital Camera Portable Hard Drive #314 pencils adjustable triangle metal angle/square chopper w/ straight razor blades Spray Fix Avoid French or Bending Curves Metal Tip Ink pens