The need to develop, preserve, and protect our open spaces and environmental and cultural resources has never been greater. NYBG's engaging program gives you a solid, plant-focused foundation along with the skills and confidence to pursue your passion. What's more, the Garden offers 250 inspiring acres of sustainable, functional landscapes for up-close, in-depth study. Take a single course for fun or pursue a professional certificate in Landscape Design.
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Receive
an
introduction
to
AutoCAD—a
computer-aided
design
software
commonly
used
for
2D
and
3D
drafting,
design,
and
modeling—and
learn
about
its
enduring
power
within
the
landscape
design
industry.
Through
presentation,
live
discussion,
and
guidance
from
your
instructor,
you'll
be
able
more...
Gain
an
introduction
to
the
terminology,
concepts,
and
basic
principles
of
landscape
design
through
lectures
and
simple
two-dimensional
exercises.
This
course
is
recommended
for
students
with
little
or
no
background
in
design
who
want
to
design
for
their
own
home
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To
plant
a
tree,
to
design
a
garden
grove,
to
nurture
an
urban
forest—these
are
inherently
optimistic
acts.
Today,
landscape
architects
are
working
across
these
scales,
designing
the
spaces
of
our
future
and
making
choices
about
how
we
remain
in
more...
Survey
the
modern
green
and
biophilic
hospital
design
movement
as
well
as
the
myriad
benefits
of
green
spaces
within
a
clinical
environment,
for
families
and
caregivers
alike.
You'll
review
the
architectural
history
of
the
hospital—from
the
basilica
through
Frank
Lloyd
more...