Landscape Design, Evaluation and Management Created by Novel Technologies (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783725822515)

Landscape architecture, traditionally seen as a blend of art and science, is evolving rapidly due to data and technological advancements. This Special Issue reprints 10 groundbreaking articles from Land, underscoring how new technologies transform landscape design, evaluation, and management.The articles explore the following: 1. Expand Landscape Architecture: Advanced tools enable landscape architects to address a broader range of environmental and social issues, fostering sustainability and inclusivity; 2. Innovate Design Practices: Technological breakthroughs enhance creative expression and functionality, leading to more dynamic and user-focused landscapes. 3. Revolutionize Evaluation and Management: Data-driven methods are reshaping project assessment and management, offering deeper insights into user behavior and environmental impacts. These articles represent innovative research in landscape architecture, covering the following: 1. Big data analytics for evaluating public spaces;Generative adversarial networks (GANs) for color rendering in park designs; 2. GIS and machine learning for wildlife habitat analysis; 3. Spatial analysis for assessing urban green space access inequalities; 4. Content mining for insights into tourist perceptions. This Special Issue is significant for landscape architects, urban planners, environmental scientists, and others invested in the future of our built environment, highlighting how embracing innovation helps redefine landscape architecture and contributes to a more sustainable, livable world for future generations.