Investigation On Ecological Design Of Outdoor Space In Residential Area In Actual State

The word of ecological design appeared frequently in the real estate. But what' s the meaning of it, what' s the difference of general design and ecological design, and how much could it do in actual state? All of the questions above are discussed in my paper.Satisfying the demands of inhabitant is the most important thing in the general design of outdoor space in residential area .But when the crisis on env i ronment occur, people wake up to the importance of reduc i ng of pollution and saving energy. The ecological movements extend all over the world. In landscape architecture .ecological design imply the respecting and cherishing to nature, and apply ecology as the principle to design.The ecological design in outdoor spaces in residential areas is more and more valued by people. Facing the problems, such as the confusion of concept and lack of design principle. In this paper, the methods of the general designs and the ecological design are compared, and principle and method of design are summarized.