Elements of Hard Landscape Design and New Approaches on Their Use

Abstract

Aim of study: The objective of the research is classification of hard landscape design materials and reveal the new approaches in their usage.Area of study: This study was conducted in different cities of Europe, Turkey and America.Material and Methods: First stage of the study method consists of determination of the research subject and its areas. Subsequently literature research was carried out and studies conducted within our country and abroad were examined. After sufficient information was obtained, it was proceeded to field work. At this stage, hard landscape design elements were examined and photographed from different cities Europe, Turkey and America to determine the new approaches in current usage.Main results: It is observed, in line with the evaluations made, that hard landscape designers can respond to contemporary approaches, new expectations and applications and are intertwined with other disciplines such as natural and social sciences as well as technical, visual, artistic and architectural, disciplines compared to the past. Research highlights: It has been tried to bring new offers as regards the usage of hard landscape elements in landscape design work to be carried out in Turkey. Moreover, ecological use (selection of light colored materials, usage as to water saving and etc.) in addition to their functional and aesthetic usage possibilities have also been included.