Course Overview
Presents an overview of the design process for creating garden layouts and planning plans with an emphasis on student initiated projects. Of interest to homeowners and gardeners who wish to expand their design fluency and to landscape contractors wishing to expand their range of services.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.5
Domestic fees
$357.81 - $365.51 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
- Basic understanding of the methodology and principles of landscape design.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Residential Landscape Design (BLDG 1008) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of BLDG 1008 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 29771
Dates
Apr 25 - Jun 06 Loading
- CRN 29771
- $357.81 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 - Jun 06 | Sat | 09:30 - 12:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- There will be no class May 16 long weekend. Students are to select a residential landscape site in need of some redevelopment, for use as a subject during the course. Single family property preferred. Access to the site is required, so obtain permission to use it from the owner. Students are to come to the first class with a subject site.
Confirmation
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Status
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of BLDG 1008 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 51090
Dates
Sep 19 - Oct 31 Loading
- CRN 51090
- $365.51 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 - Oct 31 | Sat | 09:30 - 12:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 319 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- There will be no class October 10th, long weekend. Students are to select a residential landscape site in need of some redevelopment, for use as a subject during the course. Single family property preferred. Access to the site is required, so obtain permission to use it from the owner. Students are to come to the first class with a subject site.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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