LAA307 Planning of Cemeteries. Theory - Site - Consept

The course deals with the functions of the cemetery; as burial land, as green space, as cultural heritage, as recreational area. The course gives a thorough introduction to the historical and landscape architectural development of the cemetery. Furthermore, the course gives an introduction to concepts in the field of cemetery, legislation, administration, burial in different religious communities, suitable soil for cemeteries, ground and construction work. An introduction to the cemetery report is also given, which includes an overall understanding of the function of cemeteries in a municipality, future land needs, extensions, protection and cemeteries as part of green structure.

After approx. two weeks introduction to the course, students will choose between:

- whether they want to work on a design assignment from the task area, where after a while they choose a sub-area / sub-topic that they immerse themselves in

- whether they want to work overall on a cemetery report for the cemeteries in the municipality for the task area and a plan for their development, further they choose a sub-area/sub-topic that they delve into.

The course will focus on sustainable management of cemeteries; Important keywords here are increasing land scarcity and prevention of unnecessary encroachment on natural environments and cultural landscapes - and protection of topsoil.

Knowledge: The landscape architecture student can apply advanced knowledge of complex landscape architectural issues and use the profession's methods and theory related to the topic of cemeteries. Students know legislation related to cemeteries and can participate in the planning and management of cemeteries in a multicultural, cultural-historical and contemporary perspective.

Skills: The student gains skills in formulating academic reasoning with reference to various sources of information and critical appraisal of these. Further skills in observing and analysing local conditions as a basis for decisions. Manage their own learning work, take responsibility for their own creative process and professional development when implementing a project.

General competence: Independently acquire new knowledge and acquire new skills relevant to planning and management of green areas in general and cemeteries in particular, as well as have a critical eye on their own work and reflect on counterarguments and other perspectives.