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Designing the Environmentally Responsive Landscape
July 14, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Course Overview
The class focuses on weaving ecologically sound concepts into traditional residential design. It also includes graphics instruction to communicate ideas efficiently and boldly on paper. Content centers on the paradigm of curvilinear drift design and encourages the use of native plantings that are both visually pleasing and environmentally sound. If you’re serious about learning how to meld sustainable elements into traditional design, this participant-centered workshop is for you!
Materials Provided
Featured Topics
- Environmentally responsive design
- Analyzing site and client needs
- Responsive plant selecion
- Graphics for plants and drifts
Continuing Education Credits
Designing the Environmentally Responsive Landscape is approved for credits from the following organizations.
American Society for Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System: 7 credits
About the Instructor
Dr. Richard Ludwig is a 40+ year career educator named Instructor of the Year at Gwinnett Technical College, Georgia Educator of the Year by the Georgia Green Industry Association and Technical Educator of the Year by Georgia Commercial Flower Grower’s Association. He is the former host of GardenSmart, a national PBS television show, garden specialist for Southern Living magazine and national spokesperson for MiracleGro potting soils.
Prerequisites
N/A
Program Guidelines
Please stay home if you are sick. Pre-registration is required, walk-ins will not be accepted. No refunds and no exchanging or transferring tickets. Please note that each participant must be registered. Unless otherwise noted, ALL programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Course Overview
The class focuses on weaving ecologically sound concepts into traditional residential design. It also includes graphics instruction to communicate ideas efficiently and boldly on paper. Content centers on the paradigm of curvilinear drift design and encourages the use of native plantings that are both visually pleasing and environmentally sound. If you’re serious about learning how to meld sustainable elements into traditional design, this participant-centered workshop is for you!
Materials Provided
Featured Topics
- Environmentally responsive design
- Analyzing site and client needs
- Responsive plant selecion
- Graphics for plants and drifts
Continuing Education Credits
Designing the Environmentally Responsive Landscape is approved for credits from the following organizations.
American Society for Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System: 7 credits
About the Instructor
Dr. Richard Ludwig is a 40+ year career educator named Instructor of the Year at Gwinnett Technical College, Georgia Educator of the Year by the Georgia Green Industry Association and Technical Educator of the Year by Georgia Commercial Flower Grower’s Association. He is the former host of GardenSmart, a national PBS television show, garden specialist for Southern Living magazine and national spokesperson for MiracleGro potting soils.
Prerequisites
N/A
Program Guidelines
Please stay home if you are sick. Pre-registration is required, walk-ins will not be accepted. No refunds and no exchanging or transferring tickets. Please note that each participant must be registered. Unless otherwise noted, ALL programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.