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1 Chulalongkorn University Department of Landscape Architecture Program Identification Faculty of Architecture Chulalongkorn University Current program enrollment ~190 (Graduate level : opened in year 2000) Full departmental address : Department of Landscape Architecture Faculty of Architecture Chulalongkorn University Payathai Road, Bangkok 100 Contact for further information Name: Pongsak Vadhanasindhu, PhD Title : Head Department Phone : Fax : vpongsak@chula.ac.th. Degree information Title of degree granted : Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (B.L.A.) Year initiated : 1978 : Master of Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.) Year initiated : 1999 Average number of yearly graduates ( past three years ) 25 CELA affiliated - no Admission Admission requirements Undergraduate : High - school graduates who pass the entrance examination organised by Ministry of University Affairs Application deadline : February Application fee : Vary Graduate : Bachelor of Architecture or Bachelor of landscape Architecture Candidates for a Master's Degree have to pass a written and oral exam organised by the Graduate School and the Department. Curriculum The over all philosophy and major emphasis of our program :The program philosophy is to aim at strong and Department of Landscape Architecture broad fundamental design processes in the first four years and let students pursue their own interest in depth in their final year through the landscape thesis. The program is also emphasizing on tropical and local problems. Apart from course work in the classroom, candidates may have to undertake special field trip for their projects and training in government ministries and department, state enterprises or private companies before starting their thesis. Areas of specialization available. : Landscape design, site planning, landscape technology. Graduation requirements Undergraduate : Completion of at least 177 credits. Typical length of program (years) : 5 years, full time Graduate : Core Courses 15 credits, Electives 9 credits,thesis 12 credits Special facilities : Computer lab, simulation lab, media resource centre, internet system Financial Information Annual tuition and fees Undergraduate : 18,000 baht ( us $ 500 ) Graduate : 0,000 baht ( us $ 850) Financial aid available A number of aid programs and scholarships are available for the students who need financial support. For More Information, Contact: Pongsak Vadhanasindhu, Ph.D. Head Department of Landscape Architecture Chulalongkorn University Phyathai Road, Patumwan Bangkok Thailand 100 Tel (66-2) Fax (66-2) vpongsak@chula.ac.th Web: 1 Landscape Architecture

2 DECHA BOONKHAM Asso. Prof/Dean, B.ARCH ( Chula), MLA (Harvard ). Landscape Planning, Landscape Technology,Environmental Preservation bdecha@chula.ac.th CHAMREE ARAYANIMITSKUL Asst. Prof., B. ARCH ( Chula ),MLA ( U. of Michigan ). Plant and Design, Site Planning, Urban Landscape PORNPUN FUTRAKUL Asst. Prof, B.ARCH ( Chula ), MLA (Harvard ), MA ( Cornell ), Ph.D. ( Cornell ). History in Landscape, Art in Landscape, Historic and Culture Preservation NILUBOL KLONGVESSA Asst. Prof., B. ARCH ( Chula ), MLA (Iowa State U. ). Park and Recreation Planning and Design,Human Behaviour in Outdoor Space, Community Life knilubol@chula.ac.th KEE KHANITTANAN, B. ARCH ( Chula ), M. ARCH ( U. of Illinois ). Site Planning, Landscape Technology, Architecture and Landscape KANOK VIENRAVEE, BS ( Hort ), MS ( Hort ) ( U. of Missouri ). Plant Material, Plant and Design, Horticulture PONGSAK VADHANASINDHU, B.ARCH ( Chula ), MLA ( U.of Michigan), Ph.D. ( U. of British Columbia ). Site Planning,Landscape Architecture Design and Technology, Community Participation, Resource Planning and Imapact Assessment vpongsak@chula.ac.th ANGSANA BOONYOBHAS, BS ( Hort ), MS ( Ageco ), MLA ( Texas A&M), D. Env. Design ( Texas A&M ). Visual Resource Assessment and Management, Geographic Information Systems, Resource Planning bangsana@chula.ac.th FACULTY : TEACHING & RESEARCH DANAI THAITAKOO, BLA ( Chula ), MLA ( Harvard ), Ph.D (UC Berkeley). Landscape Ecology, Geographic Information Science,Spatial Analysis and Modeling / Pattern Recognition, Landscape Modeling and Characterization, Environmental Modeling and Assessment, Landscape and Environmental Planning, Historical Landscape and Landscape Evolution. danathai@gisc.berkeley.edu ARIYA ARUNINTA, BLA ( Chula ), MLA ( U. of Colorado )., Dip. in Env. Planning & Management (IHS, Rotterdam). Urban Landscape, Microcomputer aided Landscape Planning and Design aariya@chula.ac.th TAWATCHAI KOBKAIKIT, BLA ( Chula ), MLA ( U. of Illinois ). Human Behaviour in Outdoor Space, Art Application toandscape ktawatch@chula.ac.th CHAMAWONG SURIYACHAN, BLA ( Chula ), MLA ( U. of Pennsylvania). Landscape Planning and Design,Microcomputer aided Landscape Planning and Design PAVINEE INCHOMPOO, BLA ( Chula )., MLAUD (Harvard) Landscape design and Planning, Landscape drawing and painting, Urban Design and planning, Urban Ecology NAVANATH OSIRI, BLA ( Chula )., MLA (Harvard) Art in Landscape, Vernacular Landscape, Landscape Drawing Technique onavanat@chula.ac.th Landscape Architecture 2

3 LA CONSTRUCT I (1-4-4) Landscape Architectural Construction I CONDI- TION : PRER Basic landscape architectural construction and working drawing, working drawing, working drawings forl building project ; i.e. two-story residenttial building or three story public building using reinforced concrete frames, water, sanitary, and electrical systems, construction details of paths, plaza, and light structures used in landscape design HIST LA I (-0-6) History of Landscape Architecture I A historical analysis of the evolution of landscape architecture, with emphasis on development in the west from ancient to the twentith century LA PRESENT TECH 2(0-4-2) Landscape Architectural Presentation Technique Methods and techniques in landscape architectural graphics and presentation; methods ofsketching, perspective drawing and model making in landscape architecture PLANT MATERIALS I (2--4) Plant Materials I Basic botanical science concerning classification nomenclature and identification of plants in landscape, with emphasis on trees and shrubs PLANT MATERIALS II (2--4) Plant Materials II CONDITION : PRER Study of classification and identification of plants in landscape, with emphasis on climbers and ground covers LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I4(0-8-4) CONDITION : PRER Studio work in the application of basic design theory and plant selection in the small scale design process: home garden, approach area, small public plaza, as appropriate to their function and aesthetic value LA SKETCH DSGN I 1(0--0) Landscape Architectural Sketch Design I CONDITION : PRER Studio work in the application of art theory in small scale landscape architectural sketch design : home garden, entrance garden; the design of landscape architectural elements: gateway, name sign, paaving pattern; expressing thepreliminary design idea into a graphic presentation within limited time LA COST ESTIMATE 2(2-0-4) Landscape Architectural Cost Estimate A Study of cost estimating in landscape architectural woek, breaking down to price items and quantity of materials, labor and miscella- neous expenses in construction; effects of construction methods on cost PLANTS/DESIGN 2(2-0-4) Plants and Design Study of plant materials to develop and acquire skill in aesthetics and spatial design by utilization of plants; an exploration of natural and social impacts upon energy conscious design consideration; case study materials to acquaint students with methodology and perceptibility LA DSGN THEORY 2(2-0-4) Landscape Architectural Design Theory Study of landscape design compsenents; human physical and mental responses to the environment; the expression and quality of landscape elements in conjunction with the adaptive use of art elements and design guidelines; the menthodologies and analytical processes in landscape planning SITE PLANNING 2(2-0-4) Site Planning Principles of site planning; problems and techniques in planning residential, commercial, and industrial areas, institutions,universities, universities, and transportation facilities LA CONSTRUCT II (1-4-4) Landscape Architcetural Construction II CONDI- TION : PRER Construction design and working drawing of site planing : grading wodk,surface drawing and subsurface drianage systems LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE CONSTRUCTION III (1-4-4) CONDITION : PRER Site improvement and development planning; constraction design sport fields, road alignment and utility sysstems : water supply and sewage HIST LA II 2(2-0-4) History of Landscape Architecture II A historical analysis of the evolution of landscape architecture, with emphasis on development in the east from ancient times to the twentieth century. B.L.A. COURSES OFFERED Landscape Architecture

4 LANDSCAPE HORT (2--4) Landscape Horticulture CONDITION : PRER Basic botanical science concerning general plant from maintenance of plant life, relationship with environvent, techniques of planting and maintenance, transplanting and plant propagation for landscape horticulture INTRO LA 2(2-0-4) Introduction to Landscape Architecture Brief history of landscape architecture; man-nade and natural landscape chdracterisstecs; basic design criteria; out-door spatial design; plant materials and structures in landscape architecture ORNAMENT PLANT MAT 2(2-0- 4) Ornamental Plant Materials Study of beauty, character of growth, and nature of ornamental plants, emphasizing flowering plants and folliage plants for landscape design purposes; planting technigres for certain groups of plants,including ferns,orchids, orcheds, and water plants LA DSGN II 4(0-8-4) Landscape Architectural Design II CONDITION : PRER Studio work in site planning, building orientation and the landscape architectural design process for residential projects on flst land and rolling topography LA SKETCH DSGN II 1(0--0) Landscape Architectural Sketch Design II CONDITION : PRER Studio work in the sketch design of small scale site planning, circulation design and landscape architectural design for special needs, expressing the preliminary design idea into a graphic presentation within limited time LA DSGN III 4(0-8-4) Landscape Architectural Design III CONDITION : PRER Studio work in large scale site planning for public use : sprot complexes zoos, and preservation of historic monuments and historic sites LA SKETCH DSGN III 1(0--0) Landscape Architeclural Sketch Design III CONDITION : Studio work in the sketch design of simple structures and large scale site planning for public use, expressing the preliminary design idea into a graphic presentation within limited time LA CONSTRUCT IV (1-4-4) Landscape Architectural Construction IV Construction design for swimming pools, decorating pools, fountains, fountains, waterfalls, and roof gardens landscape; desegn of irrigation, electricity and outdoor lighting construction; construction design of site planning covering the related systems MAN/ECOLOGY (-0-6) Man and Ecology Study of ecology, balance of nature, use of natural resources, and effects of human development on nature and ecology FOREST/FORESTRY 2(2-0-4) Forest and Forestry Forest ecology, forest types and benefits; forest fire as a function of an ecosystem and forest fire protection; conservation of forests, national parks and forest reserves; rorest plantation and reforestation; wildlife management and planning of forest recreation areas APPLN ARTS LA 2(2-0-4) Application of Arts to Landscape Architecture A study of artistic concepts in painting and sculpture and their applications to landscape architectural and environmental design PL/PLTG TECH ARCH 2(2-0-4) Plants and planing Techniques for Architects Study of plant materials used in architecture and landscape architecture; planting techniques for and uses of indoor/outdoor plants and roof gardens; soil types and soil amendments; fertilizers and fertilization; environmental influences on plant growth; environmental mnipulating techniques; pruning and caring methods COMP LANDSCAP PROJ 2(1-2- ) Computer For Landscape Projects Computer usage for landscape design project including site analysis terrain modeling, plant material dimensional visualization, landscape construction, and cost estimation. Click here to link to COMP LAND- SCAPE PROJ LA FIELD TRIP 1(0--0) Landscape Architectural Field Trip Exploration of the changed environment in different parts of the country; lifestyle corresponding to physical environment; observation on land and landscape development projects. Landscape Architecture 4

5 LA DSGN IV 4(0-8-4) Landscape Architectural Design IV CONDITION : PRER Studio work tn the design process of large scale site planning with concern for social, economic and other community factors: streetscape, public park, urban plaza with intensive use LA SKETCH DSGN IV 1(0--0) Landscape Architectural Sketch Design IV CONDITION : PRER Studio work in the sketch design of open space for recreation and development of urban landscape, expressing the preliminary design idea into a graphic preliminary design idea into a graphic presentation within limited time LA DSGN V 4(0-8-0) Landscape Architectural Design V CONDITION : Studio work in the design process of master plan and large scale site planning : resorts, institutes and campuses, with emphasis on teamwork organization process LA DSGN STUDIO VI 1(0--0) Landscape Architectural Sketch Design V CONDITION : Studio work in the sketch design for the preservation of the natural environmenmt, historic monument and historic sites, expressing the preliminary design idea into a graphic presentation within limited time LA PROF PRACTICE 2(2-0-4) Landscape Architectural Professional Preactice A study of professional morale and office management; proposals,reports, bills of quantity, and contract writing; working drawing symbols and preparation; project cost estimation and feasibility study PARK REC PLAN/DSGN (2-2-5) Park, Recreation Planning and Design Study of the recreational pattern of Thai people; methods and techniques in surveying recreation demand through guestionnaires, interviews, observation, and other techniques; important clues in designing places and facilities for recreation LA RESEARCH 1(1-0-2) Landscape Architectural Research Research methodology : criteria in program selection, working process of data inventory analysis and synthesis to write landscape architectural design programs PRAC LA TRAINING 2(0-0-6) Practical Landscape Architectural Traning Practical training in landscape architectural office in terms of drafting design, construction drawing and /or site supervision study of proffessional practice in either public or private sector minimum time requirement is 200 hours without service fee with report of the trainning in details LA SEMINAR 2(2-0-4) Landscape Architectural Seminar Seminar of general problems related to landscape architectur THESIS 12( ) Thesis Final landscape architectural design project; including feasibility study, socioeconomic impact, planning, design, and landscape engineering with specific details LA DSGN VI 4(0-8-4) Landscape Architectural Design VI CONDITION : PRER Studio work in the design process of master plan and large scale site planning with concern for social and economic factors, regulations and city planning : design and development of housing projects and industrial estates LA SKETCH DSGN VI 1(0--0) Landscape Architectural Sketch Design VI CONDITION : PRER Studio work in the sketch design for special areas: interior landscape roof garden, gighway and street landscape; expressing the preliminary design idea into a graphic presentation within limited time LA APPRECIATION (-0-6) Introduction to Landscape Architecture: historical background, basic components, concepts in landscape designing and planning at different scales, and analysis of Landscape Architecture's value enhancing the physical environment and quality of life INTRO GIS LA 2(2-0-4) Introduction to Geographic Information System in Landscape Architecture - Structure of Geographic Information System including hard- 5 Landscape Architecture

6 Master of Landscape Architecture Program Master of Landscape Architecture M.L.A. Core Courses 15 Credits Intermediate Landscape Architectural Design Studio Advanced Landscape Architectural Design Studio Principles of Landscape Architectural Planning, Design and Construction I Principles of Landscape Architectural Planning, Design and Construction II Research Methods in Landscape Architecture 1 st year 2 nd Semester Advanced Landscape Architectural Design Studio Principles of Landscape Architectural Planning, Design and Construction II Elective 2 nd year 1 st Semester Total Thesis Elective 6 2 nd year 2 nd Semester Total 9 Electives 9 Credits Thesis 9 GRADUATE COURSES OFFERED Man-Environment Systems Environmental Impact Studies Environmental Psychology Thai Architectural and Cultural Heritage Urbanization and Social Change Natural Systems and Landscape Architecture Regional Landscape Architectural Planning Landscape Architectural Planning For Recreation Landscape Architectural Management Landscape Architectural Conservation Computer Applications in Landscape Architectural Planning and Design Visual Quality Analysis and Assessment Individual Study Urban Landscape Thesis 12 Credits Thesis 12 1 st year 1 st Semester Intermediate Landscape Architectural Design Studio Principles of Landscape Architectural Planning, Design and Construction Research Methods in Landscape Architecture Total 9 Course Descriptions Total Man-Environment Systems MAN ENVIRON SYSTEM Study of problems and significant changes in modern society together with new concepts in coping with these problems. Investigation of environmental design and planning failures due to lack of concern in human elements in the environmental context. The course focuses on the analysis of human system, environmental system and the man-environment interaction system. The influences of physical environment on human behavior and vice versa will be discussed Environmental Impact Studies ENV IMPACT STUDIES Analytical methods of environmental impact assessment from the large construction project. Comparing the cost benefits of the project not only in term of economic but also in term of other environmental aspects. Techniques of report preparation of the environmental impact studies Environmental Psychology ENVIRON PSYCHOLOGY The course is concerned with the psychological processes involved in the interaction between man and his physical setting: perception; cognition and spatial behavior. A study of the psychological factors involved in environmental design of varying scales from a room to a community or city will be discussed. Landscape Architecture 6

7 Thai Architectural and Cultural Heritage THAI ARCH CUL HERI Study on the evolution of Thai identity through the morphology of Thai architecture, arts, and other cultural heritage. The social change in contemporary Thai society and its impacts to arts and architecture * Intermediate Landscape Architectural Design Studio (0-9-) INTER LA DSGN STUD Landscape architectural design for projects concerning complicated human and social behavior, or projects concerning concept and perception, data processing, and decisionmaking process for appropriate design * Advanced Landscape Architectural Design Studio (0-9-) ADV LA DSGN STUD Prerequisite: INTER LA DSGN STUD or approval of department Landscape architectural design for very complicated projects; study and analysis of environmental impact on design work and viceversa, as well as other conditions that landscape architects should consider. quantitative which support the formulation of design and planning concept; evaluation of design; post occupancy evaluation; social and behavioral researches, as well as phenomenal researches concerning landscape architecture * Plants and Advanced Design PL ADV DSGN Study of plants to develop skills in landscape architecture design; principles of planting design for functional purposes and creating open space and atmosphere; considerations for plant selection; processes and methods in producing planting plans * Ecology for Landscape Architecture ECOL LA Ecology, balance of nature, use of natural resources, and effects of human development on nature and ecology; ecological considerations for large scale landscape planning * Principles of Landscape Architectural Planning, Design and Construction I PR LA DSGN/CONS I Principles of landscape architectural planning, design and construction in contemporary projects within various environments; study, analyze and research on background concepts of design works, their effects on environment and human beings, and appropriate techniques for construction * Principles of Landscape Architectural Planning, Design and Construction II PR LA DSGN/CONS II Prerequisite : PR LA DSGN/CONS I or approval of department Principles of advanced landscape architectural planning, design and construction within complex environment; special processes or techniques in construction, management and maintenance for a desired result * Research Methods in Landscape Architecture (2--7) RES METHODS LA General principles and research methods for logical consideration process; appropriate research methods for landscape architecture in different approaches both qualitative and * Plants in Landscape Architecture (2--7) PL LA Basic botanical science concerning classification, nomenclature, and identification of plants for landscape architecture; planting and maintenance techniques * Landscape Architectural Construction Technology (1-6-5) LA CONS TECH Construction technology for swimming pools, fountains, roof gardens; landscape architectural design system for irrigation; electrical system, outdoor lighting, and other landscape construction related systems. 7 Landscape Architecture

8 250461* Natural Systems and Landscape Architecture NAT SYS LA Natural system and natural process affecting landscape architecture; impacts from landscape architectural development on ecological system, and assessment of environmental impacts * Regional Landscape Architectural Planning REG LA PLAN Principles and elements of landscape architectural planning; values of natural resources; management of natural resources for regional landscape architectural planning; application of Geographic Information System (GIS) in data recording, management, analysis, and processing; presentation of regional landscape architectural planning * Landscape Architectural Planning for Recreation (2--7) LA PLAN REC Landscape architectural planning for recreation constraints on land use; both project details and land use management, with emphasis on both urban and natural setting; man and psychology for relaxation; different backgrounds affecting recreation activities; interpretation techniques and resources enhancement in terms of recreation; considerations for natural area management to avoid adverse effects from recreation activities * Landscape Architectural Management (2--7) LA MGT Project implementation process, coordination with professionals in related fields, record of working data, control of operation timeframe and budget, and management of landscape architectural maintenance * Landscape Architectural Conservation (2--7) LA CONSERV Landscape architectural environment according to timeframe changes, with contents related to natural and cultural processes; landscape architectural principles in conservation projects within various environments; techniques and methods in landscape architectural conservation and rehabilitation, laws and organizations concerning art and culture conservation; analysis of case studies. Computer application in landscape architectural work; application of software concerning topography and hydrology studies; site preparation, soil quantity calculation, system design, layout planning, -dimensions simulation, data management, and project planning, including data sources for monitoring progress of software used in landscape architecture * Visual Quality Analysis and Assessment VIS QUAL ANA/ASM Analysis and assessment of visual quality of the art of representing scenery both in natural and man-made conditions; basic theories on environmental perception, and cognition preference methods in data collection; description and evaluation of visual quality; prediction of visual quality from existing data; assessment of environmental impacts after landscape change from development projects; comparison of existing different methods and their suitability to different circumstances * Individual Study (0-0-12) IND STUDY Individual study on landscape architectural problems according to students interest Urban Landscape URBAN LANDSCAPE Components and visual relationships of urban environment; theories of visual perception and aesthetic in urban environment; principles of urban landscape planning and design processes; urban landscape problems and problems solving process with regard to physical, economic, social and technological aspects. * New course * Computer Application in Landscape Architectural Planning and Design (2--7) COM LA PLAN/DSGN Landscape Architecture 8

9 Candidates for any Bachelor's Degree Program have to pass the national entrace examination organized by the Ministry of University Affairs. Candidates for a Master's Degree have to pass a written and oral exam organised by the Graduate School and the Department. ADMISSIONS Apart from course work in the classroom, candidates may have to undertake special field trip for their projects and training in government ministries and department, state enterprises or private companies before starting their thesis. Studio-Workshops. On the 8th floor of 10-Storey Architecture Building is located the Landscape Architecture design studio - workshop with the pleasure environment among the rd-5th year landscape architecture students. In addition, there is a reserved resources corner in the faculty library consists of journals, thesis, maps, architectural plans, aerial photographs, cassettes and video recordings of seminars and spcial lectures. Computer center studio equipped with pesonal computers and workstations for sketch design, graphic design, architectural and landscape architectural design, automated mapping and geographical information systems. FACILITIES Libraries The library system consists of three major libraries: 1) The Main Library : The main library is part of the Academic Service Institute. The library provides large selections of textbooks, journals, CD-ROM Database, microfilms, and microfiches of various disciplines. Students can search information using Chulalinet system, which connects all databases of libraries in Chulalongkorn University. Besides the main library, the Academic Service Institute also provides varieties of services to support teaching and research such as slide production, video and audio recording and data searching from CD-ROM. 2) The Faculty of Architecture Library : The library is located at the Faculty of Architecture. It consists of more than 12,000 textbooks, 5,800 books in Thai, 60 journals, 570 graduate level theses and 200 undergraduate theses of which are related to Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, and Planning, database for construction industry in Thailand, and varieties of building codes and international standards. The library also provides access to Internet and Chulalinet for students to search for information worldwide. ) The Department of Landscape Architecture Library : The Library is located at the Department of Landscape Architecture. It consists of a large number of textbooks in Landscape Architecture and other related fields, term projects, department research reports. The library also provides Internet access for research students. 9 Landscape Architecture