LD
105
Obligatory
Semester 3
Credits:
4
Hours/week:
2
Part one:
Analysis of basic concepts relevant to development and to the sustainable management of ecosystems. Presentation of examples from Greece illustrating the restoration of certain landscape elements.
Part two:
Analysis and evaluation of landscape design as a means for microclimatic modification within and outside buildings, i.e
- The contribution of landscape design on the buildings energy consumption for heating and or cooling
- The impact of vegetation and landscape design around buildings on the thermal and optical indoor and outdoor comfort conditions, and on the air quality as well
- The effects of the urban design and the public green areas on the urban climate