Week 1

One Point Perspectives

Article Mashup

This is a time in human history when conceptualizing landscape has something really important to say. We view landscape architecture both as a physical expression of an archetypal construct, the Earth Mother, and as possessing innate soul, a “world soul” or anima mundi.It is a concrete and psychological entity which is becoming increasingly urban, fast-paced and digital, but also a setting for personal transformation, mediating the unfolding dialogue between landscape and human.Mankind has an inherent need to feel close to nature. Our sense of the place sparks a realization of a sense of ourselves, an unfolding of our personality, our sense of individualism.We are now being incorporated more and more in architecture and architectural design,and realize that we are as the land is; we too are of nature, multidimensional, complex and at times unknowable.For architects, incorporating elements of nature is key. Landscape architects understand the natural environment, the built environment, and the interface between them. Biophilic design is the incorporation of “natural” features into a building. And they are ideally prepared to take leadership in shaping outdoor spaces and framing public awareness about them. For many, these added extras go a long way to making those inside feel comfortable, relaxed and connected to the outside world.

Reference：

Architectureau, "5 Reasons to Add Virtual Reality to Your Workflow,"

http://architectureau.com/articles/a-psychological-perspective-on-landscape/

Archdaily, "Why Landscape Designers Will Be Key to the Future of Our Cities,"

http://www.archdaily.com/771035/why-landscape-designers-will-be-key-to-the-future-of-our-cities

Echy, "Natural light and Architecture,"

http://www.echy.fr/natural-light-and-architecture/?lang=en