Study On The Application Of Environment Conscious Materials In Landscape Design

Development of environment conscious materials is an important part of sustainable development stratagem in China and all over the world. With less resources consumption and environmental pollutions, environment conscious materials are highly reusable, degradable and recycled. In addition, environment conscious materials are harmonious with environments in the whole procedure of manufacture, use, disuse and reuse of materials. As landscape architects in the new era, we must protect nature and use natural materials reasonably and economically. Therefore, we must consider the use of environment conscious materials in landscape design. The landscape design should embody characters and functions of materials and produce least damage to environments. As environment conscious materials can improve the usage of environments and resources, the application of them in landscape design is the trend of the development of modern landscape architecture. It is also a sustainable way to realize the harmony between social cultures and environments.Moreover, the application of environment conscious materials must be harmonious with the surroundings, considering existing resources, advantages, conditions, and combining local and regional landscapes. Conforming to nature, history, and places is the most important design concept.