Ecoscaping

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Landscape architecture

Ecoscaping integrates architectural planning and effective use of resources

Ecoscaping is a spatial planning discipline which integrates landscape architecture and environmental science, to create sustainable designs or constructions. The approach of ecoscaping is holistic and strives to respect the pre-existing specific materials, microenvironments, and structures (backyards, cities, campuses, etc.) in a sustainable land use management with ecological balance.^[1]

Process[]

Ecoscaping searches for solutions to improve the look of a property while making the smallest possible impact on the surrounding environment, protecting biodiversity and wildlife habitat, achieve nature conservation and ecological balance.^[1]

Examples of ecoscaping techniques include:

• Using natural products instead of artificial decoration
• Adding trees and minimizing the use of pesticides and artificial fertilizers
• Creating out-buildings, decks, trellises, etc. that work in harmony with the land.
• Rainwater harvesting
• Creating a self-contained water reservoir for water balance

Significance[]

Ecoscaping is a process of building and rebuilding based on nature, sustainable development and human aesthetics. Ecoscaping provides an alternative to harsh land use practices with its ecologically adverse effects like impervious surfaces, soil compaction, contamination, urban sprawl, and more.

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