Sathyabama University 2008 B.Arch Architecture , Ecology & Landscape - Question Paper

SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY
(Established under part three of UGC Act, 1956)

Course & Branch: B. Arch
Title of the paper: Ecology & Landscape
Semester: VIII Max. Marks: 80
Sub.Code: 421804 Time: three Hours
Date: 30-04-2008 Session: FN

PART – A (8 x four = 32)
ans All the ques.

1. What do you understand by the term "Ecology"?

2. Explain – "Urban landscape"

3. Explain the functional uses of plants in landscape planning.

4. Name 4 plants and shrubs suitable for landscape design.

5. Why and how water was incorporated in the landscape design of Moghul's.

6. Differentiate ranging from "hardscape" and "softscape".

7. List out any 4 site planning consideration for Neighborhood parks.

8. Explain – edging, ground covers and cover crops.



PART – B (4 x 12 = 48)
ans All the ques.

9. Explain "Derelict" and different erclamation processes to be carried out for "Derelict area".
(or)
10. What are the aims and objectives of landscape conservation? discuss the importance of landscape conservation with suitable example.

11. Name the classification of plants for landscape design. discuss the characteristics of any 2 and how they are used in the relevant context, with sketches.
(or)
12. Mention basic principles of landscape design. Illustrate with suitable sketches how landscape design can functionally/aesthetical enchance the visual aspects of plane forms and enclosures. (one example each)

13. Describe the sailent features of Italian garden with suitable example.
(or)
14. Outline the general landscape design principles in Japanese gardens with sketches.

15. Explain different site planning aspects to be considered for an institutional campus with suitable sketches.
(or)
15. Illustrate with sketches the landscape design consideration for water front development.

Earning:   Approval pending.