A-LB 330 (A-AD 973) Introduction to Landscape and Spatial Planning
Lecture (2 SWS) and exercise (1 SWS), offered in the winter semester
Table of contents
The lectures are also offered in the compulsory elective area of the Architecture degree program (A - AD 973 Introduction to Spatial and Landscape Planning), the Master's degree program in Spatial Development and Natural Resources and Renewable Energy Systems (RES-WK-51). The exercises are compulsory for students of landscape architecture and architects. There are two different series of exercises. Passing the module creates the prerequisite for landscape architects to participate in module A-LB 410 Project Landscape Planning.
Course content
- Introduction to the tasks and contents of spatial planning and landscape planning,
- History of spatial planning and landscape planning & legal foundations,
- Overview of the environmental assets to be considered in landscape planning and the available planning bases,
- System of overall spatial planning and sectoral planning, responsibilities,
- Overview of the instruments in the field of spatial and landscape planning and their areas of application,
- Current environmental problems and landscape planning solutions,
- Overview of environmental assessment instruments,
- Consideration of current trends and planning-relevant topics and their impact on the planning system
Teaching staff

Professorin, Prodekanin, Institutsdirektorin
NameMs Prof. Dr.-Ing. Catrin Schmidt
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wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin
NameMs Dr.-Ing. Romy Hanke
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Performance requirements
The credit points for the module A-LB 330 Introduction to Spatial and Landscape Planning are earned if the written examination is passed. The prerequisite for participation in the written examination for landscape architecture students and for architecture students (A- AD 973 Introduction to Spatial and Landscape Planning) is passing the exercise results. Students taking the course as part of the RES-WK-51 module attend the lecture and take the written examination. Students on the Master's degree course in Spatial Development and Natural Resource Management also attend the lecture and take the written examination.
Organizational matters
All students should register for the module in the OPAL course. Only there you will find the updated schedules for lectures and exercises. In the OPAL course you will also find handouts, clips on the lectures and for later exam preparation, as well as video clips to listen to with the most important definitions of terms.
Semester schedule
- Start of the lectures 21.10.2025
- Lecture room this semester BEY/245/H
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You will find the group allocation for the exercises for landscape architects and architects when you enrol in Selma
Lectures
Lectures |
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21.10.2025 |
1 I Nature, Landscape, Space |
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28.10.2025 | 2 I Social trends Challenges for planning? |
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04.11.2025 |
3 I Spatial planning Overviews - Insights - Prospects |
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11.11.2025 |
4 I From the idea of planning landscape Introduction to the system of landscape planning |
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18.11.2025 |
5 I After the flood is before the flood? |
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25.11.2025 |
6 I Snow of tomorrow? |
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02.12.2025 |
7 I The (im)finite nature of land ? |
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09.12.2025 |
8 I McDonald's in the Antarctic The cultural qualities of a space |
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06.01.2026 |
9 I Pretty landscape, but dead? Biodiversityand its consequences for spatial and landscape planning |
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13.01.2026 |
10 I When is landscape beautiful? The recreational and design function of the landscape and its treatment in spatial and landscape planning |
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20.01.2026 |
11 I A clean bill of health for environmentally compatible planning? Introduction to the environmental assessment and the FFH-VP |
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27.01.2026 |
12 I Landscape repair service? |
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Date of the exam will be announced on the faculty website. |
Exercises for landscape architects
will take place in building BEY/OE39/U from 11:10 - 12:40. Please be present on time according to the group assignment. Materials to bring with you can be found in the folder on OPAL.
21.10.2025 | Preparations - self-study water excursion according to the task |
28.10.2025 | 1 I Excursion water mapping in the field for landscape architects - see notice/OPAL |
04.11.2025 | 2 I Landscape |
25.11.2025 | 3 I Plans and planning instruments |
09.12.2025 | 4 I Climate |
16.12.2025 | 5 I Soil |
13.01.2026 | 6 I A + L - Basics / Maps |
20.01.2026 | 7 I First insights LB 410 |
The collection of documents part I (exercises 1-4) must be submitted by 11.12.2025
The collection of documents Part II (exercises 5-7) must be submitted by 27.01.2026
Exercises for architects
take place from 11:10 - 12:40 a.m. with Prof. Catrin Schmidt in HäBo/HÜL/5th floor . Please register for this in the architect exercise group on Selma. Materials can be found in the folder on OPAL.
28.10.2025 |
Exercise I - landscape planning aspects in urban development projects |
11.11.2025 | Exercise II - Insect nesting aids |
18.11.2025 | Exercise III - Insect nesting aids - on site |
13.01.2026 | Exercise IV - Individual project |
The collection of documents from the exercises must be uploaded to OPAL by 27.01.2026 .