1
Seat No.: Enrolment No.:
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BPLAN SEMESTER • EXAMINATION WINTER 2016
Subject Code: 1055504 Date:25/10/2016
Subject Name: Landscape Planning and Design
Time:10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Total Marks: 50
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 The term used to refer to modification of existing landform is 06
Steepness Grading
Slope Topography
is the study of earth surface processes and landforms
Geometrics Geomorphology
Geology Geohydrology
An imaginary line, joining two or more points at the same elevation(z axis)
Contour Slope
Spot level Plasticity
is not a design principle.
Geometry Balance
Proportion Unity
A point in space, located in x,y z co-ordinates is
Contour Slope
Plinth Level Spot level
Ridges are topographic divides that separates the landscape into a series of
drainage areas called
Watersheds Channels
Waterways Aquaducts
Define following terms: (Any Four)
Maidans
Principles of Cut Fill
Ghats
Streets
Viewshed
Plazas
04
2
Q.2 Explain in detail various Street furniture as a component of Urban Landscape
with sketches.
05
What are the different components of site analysis which are essential for
understanding and evaluating existing site for the development of landscape?
05
Q.3 Explain Landscape assessment techniques. 05
What are the different types of landscape elements? Explain each one in detail 05
OR
Q.3 How do you define public parks at different Scales? Explain with the help of
examples and sketches.
05
What are Cultural Landscapes? Why is it important to protect cultural
landscapes?
05
Q.4 Explain the role of vegetation in aesthetic and environmental benefit.
05
Explain how Landscape planner can contribute in urban design. 05
OR
Q.4 Explain various criteria for design with plants and selection of species. 05
Explain Landscape ecology. 05
Q.5

Explain the importance of Water Management in landscape planning.
05
Explain Grading in relation to the site development. 05