Role of plants in asian landscape architecture - research india ...

International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences ISSN 0973-6077 Volume 11, Number 2 (2016), pp. 525-533 © Research India Publications http://www.ripublication.com The Functions of Plants in Asian Gardens: A Review on Asian Landscape Architecture Zahra Poursafar Research Scholar, Faculty of Architecture Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India. Abstract Landscape architecture encompasses the analysis, planning, design, management, and stewardship of the natural and built environments. Well-executed environmental design directly affects the quality of life for people by eliminating functional conflicts on the land and providing proper design based on geographical and cultural needs. This high level outcome is depending on designer awareness of the landscape design principle and requirements. This paper investigates the garden making instructions and principles with respect to plants in Asian Garden by evaluating the major, old and famous Gardens in Asia. A brief history of th...