05/18/2011 23:24

Landscaping Improves University Campus Ambiance

 Landscaping is not limited to houses, you can see it also on college campuses such as University Place.  In a university campus, it is necessary to provide sufficient spaces for student casual seating as well as provide areas to pass from one building to another. In this case, walkways or pathways that will direct the visitors to different department buildings are a good design solution.  It is appreciated by the students, and it can also gives a refreshing ambiance, when a sense of landscape design is incorporated into it.

 

Site furniture plays an important part in the overall design aspects of campus architecture, whether urban or rural. The outdoor tables, benches, chairs, and litter receptacles must effortlessly compliment the campus while blending into it. In addition, all parts taken as a whole must inspire creativity and motivation while instilling security, comfortability and confidence. Well lighted walkways, comfortable benches, secure bicycle racks, and conveniently accessible waste receptacles must also compliment the manicured lawns and manmade ponds. Site furniture pieces must be functional as well as aesthetically appropriate.

 

 

Basic landscape design can be incorporated into your campus for instance University Place uses grasses and stones. A buffalo grass can be a perfect backyard landscape because it requires less maintenance. It does not grow high, and all it needs is a little trimming and fertilizing to maintain its beauty. The best thing is that it can survive any droughts. A buffalo grass is considered  a warm season plant but it still can survive even when not watered during wintertime. So considering how big your campus is, the maintenance personnel will certainly be grateful for having an easier job in maintaining them.

 

 

On the other hand, there are different kinds of stones that can be incorporated with the buffalo grasses. There are colored stones, which are attractive to passersby or the students in general. There are also veneer stones. This stones may seem fake but you will be amazed how they  look because when first viewed, you will certainly say that it is indeed a real tone.

For those universities with night classes lightings must be added along the pathways. This gives extra brightness to the surroundings, making it safer for students.  These lightings are also part of the landscaping designs to make the place much more fascinating and attractive.

 

For university campuses, landscapes are common nowadays. There are many landscape contractors that can be contacted, whether it is online or through landscape services firms. Considering the area of the campus, it must be a cost-effective situation. Having beautiful landscape design at the school makes your environment more inviting. Visitors to your university campus will be amazed by the beautiful landscape designs. What a good way to make a lasting impression on campus visitors.  

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