Contemporary Issues in Landscape Architecture

This course addresses recent trends in landscape architecture that cover the multitude of approaches, in order to broaden the students’ theoretical knowledge, encourage their critical and analytical abilities, and sharpen their understanding of systems and the landscape as a cultural expression. The course discusses recent interventions by landscape architects in different parts of the world and assesses them in relation to their natural, cultural and socioeconomic contexts. At the same time, students are asked to critically evaluate the current open space situation in Beirut and discuss ideas and approaches related to it.