1 GIS maps were used in the design process for the resort island of Bimini to a Determine where the buildable lands were A landscape architect studies plants to emphasize a Line form texture and color Their subtle qualities that affect their design characteristics In constructing the island resort of Bimini in the Bahamas the sand dunes on the beach we 2 3 a Carefully preserved 4 The spatial perception of land forms is affected by a Floor area Slope Silhouette of upper edge ridge 5 True False The water cycle teaches us that it is advantageous to speed up the flow of drainage water No Answer a True 6 During the 1700s English designers of the landscape were influenced by a Landscape painting Scenes of pastoral landscapes Literary discussion of landscape principles and ideas The economics of maintenance 7 Van Cox noted that the professional landscape architect is always in the position of a The agent for the principal client 8 Why was adapting the Italian renaissance garden to England and France so difficult a The climate and topography of each nation was different 9 Japanese and English gardens are similar a In no way none of the above 10 Included amount the influences of the time that promoted the development of central park in New York were a Slum conditions in New York City Olmsted s visit to Birkenhead park in Liverpool England William Cullen Bryant s idea for a central park 11 True False The land forms in a long valley typically direct views toward a distant focal a True 12 Nature in Japanese gardens a Is stylized Miniaturized Is often borrowed scenery from the outside garden boundaries 13 True False According to Dr Robert Reich there is no difference between a need a Enclose space Hide views Be used for display Be used to surprise us and create 15 During the implementation process barriers are necessary around trees in order to a Protect the trees from damage Protect the soil around the trees from compaction Keep construction equipment off of the soil surrounding the trees and a desire a False 14 Land forms can more interest 16 Vaux le vicomte was Designed by andre le notre Designed by Le Brun Designed by Le Vau 17 Typical characteristics of medieval designs Walled cloisters 18 The plan for a landscape development Describes what is on the site that is to be kept demolished or built Describes what is under the surface of the site Establishes horizontal locations and vertical locations for all elements 19 The plan for central park feature separation of circulation in which Cross town traffic is on sunken roads Horse trails are separated from other types of pathways Foot paths are separated from carriage roads and other traffic 20 The ecological factors that influenced Islamic gardens was Aridity Heat False True False Catastrophic Gradual Day by day True Oasis high contrast to the surrounding desert 21 True False In order to provide for spectacular views over the blue waters of the Bimini coastline beach houses were planned for the areas on the ocean side of the sand dunes 22 True False Soil is created by an interaction between geology and climate 23 True False The main products of the professional landscape architect are his her ideas 24 Changes in the landscape can be 25 The planning for the island resort of Bimini in the Bahamas Emphasized the natural characteristics of the narrow island ridge that brought visitors into close contact with the water 26 True False With nature s water cycle as a model Birkenhead park was designed so that drainage water could quickly be removed from the park 27 The middle ages are characterized by designs featuring Inward introspective planning 28 True False Landscape architecture is a craft that emphasizes functional issues and skills rather than art 29 The team approach to planning and design Includes collaboration among different professions as well as specialist within the same profession 30 True False Legally a contract requires that the design professional must provide only those services that are within the scope of the contract 31 Frederick Law Olmstead is known as The founder of the profession of Landscape architecture One of the designers of central park in New York A writer about social conditions in the South during the time of slavery 32 The earth s thin layer of soil makes Makes vegetation possible It possible for animals to feed on vegetation Food for carnivores in the food chain 33 For the implementation process the landscape architect has to consider the space required for construction equipment and formwork as well as the dimensions of the actual part of the landscape that is to be constructed False True True True False Deciduous trees can be placed near a house to reduce the cost of utilities during both winter and summer True 34 Olmsted s work on the Biltmore estate included The planning for the development of agriculture the Biltmore forest and dairy 35 When thinking of plants in terms of space the concepts that might be considered include Opening and closing widening and narrowing of space Concealing and revealing The enclosure and shaping of space 36 In his design for the art gallery in Washington DC I M Pei Expressed the essence of the composition in the use of the triangle Repeated the design of the existing art gallery on the opposite side of the plaza 37 True False Surveying is necessary for the location of horizontal placement of elements in the landscape rather than the vertical placement False 38 A typical Islamic garden features The four rivers of paradise Herb gardens Gilded statues Clipped trees 39 France during the 1600s began to construct gardens That were inspired by Italian renaissance gardens 40 The reason that every landscape design has to be different is Each parcel of land is different 41 A very important design consideration particularly important in landscape architecture 42 The Greeks organized buildings Not formally or rectangularly but with free grouping suggested by the site 43 Art can be defined as An idea given form by the mind of man 44 In Italian renaissance gardens Plants were mainly variations in green Wild nature that gives inspiration to landscape architects 45 True False As explained by Van Cox landscape architects can only be held liable for what they and not their consultants design on a project 46 The landscape architect has to take into consideration that on most sites There are existing natural and man made features Some things have to be removed during the implementation process
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