WEEK 01

Foundations of Plant & Garden Design principles
Understanding plant selection: choosing based on texture, color, and size
Hand sketching practice (4 days) – basic design representation & conceptual drafting
Introduction to garden types: Butterfly Garden, Fragrance Garden, Vertical Garden, Miyawaki Forest, and Medicinal Garden

WEEK 02

AutoCAD Basics: tools, layers, and professional drafting techniques
Concept drawings & planting master plans
Measurement drawings with construction-grade precision
Hardscape drafting: Pergolas, Gazebos, Pathways, decks, and outdoor seating layout

WEEK 03

WEEK 04

3D Modelling with SketchUp: interface, navigation, and core toolset
Modeling terrain, site grading, and topographical contours
Creating basic landscape elements: steps, boundary walls, and outdoor living zones
Building custom 3D components and managing geometric layers

WEEK 05

Swimming Pool Design: concept drawings, section, and elevation drafting
Water bodies, vanishing edges, pool deck levels, and filtration zones
Pergola Design: section and elevation structural drawings
Barbecue Space Design: concept, section, and elevation drawings with level coordination

WEEK 06

Advanced 3D modeling tools & complex parametric organic landscape shapes
Modeling organic pergolas, custom gazebos, contoured pathways, and timber decks
Using plugins for maximum workflow efficiency (Artisan, Sandbox, 1001bit Tools)
Optimizing large landscape models and preparing assets for high-fidelity rendering

WEEK 07

Lumion interface & navigation, importing scene geometries from SketchUp
Applying realistic PBR materials, custom lighting presets, and surface textures
Landscape lighting design: fixture selection, color temperature, and night ambiance
Adding dynamic environmental layers: atmospheric sky, sun trajectories, and water effects

WEEK 08

Walkthrough cinematic animation creation & high-definition rendering masterclass
Photoshop post-production (2 days): presentation boards, plan colorization & editing
QGIS introduction (1 day): geographic mapping and regional site analysis
Plant knowledge & landscape design practices specific to UAE (GCC), Kerala, and Tamil Nadu

WEEK 09

Urban Park Design: planning of park zones with pathways, seating, green open spaces, and shade planting
Resort Design Concept: landscape concept planning for pools, walkways, leisure areas, and private villas
Strategic plant and material selection to enhance resort ambiance, microclimate, and comfort
Site spatial organization, vehicular/pedestrian circulation, and grading integration

WEEK 10

Irrigation Design & Lighting Design: technical layouts, hydraulics, and pipe scheduling
Final construction package delivery: master plans, detail drawings, BOQ, and 3D walkthroughs
Knowledge Sharing & Industry Insights: professional client pitching and project workflows
Daily Free Webinars on advanced topics and live Q&A sessions with landscape industry experts

10-Week Online Programme in Landscape Architecture & Design

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