Landscape Design and Wind Protection

Balancing Plants

• Darker colors in plants weigh more than lighter colors, affecting balance.
• Dense branches ( Deus branches) weigh more than open branches, considering balance.
• A group of shrubs can balance a taller tree of the same color and branching density, providing equilibrium.

Principles of Landscape Design

• Unity is a principle of landscape design, tying the landscape together.
• Unity of three is a concept in landscape design, achieving overall harmony.
• Simplicity is a principle, but it should be balanced to avoid monotony.
• Monotony planting can be a result of overly simple landscape design.

Protecting Your House from Strong Wind

• Hills can serve as a natural barrier to protect your house from strong wind.
• Strategically planting trees can help block strong wind and reduce its impact.
• A slanting roof can help reduce the force of strong wind on your house.
• Berm (a raised ridge of soil) can be used to deflect strong wind and protect your house.

Controlling Solar Radiation

• Overhangs can be used to control solar radiation, reducing heat gain in buildings.
• Landscape design can be used to control solar radiation, such as planting trees or using green roofs.
• Horizontal screen walls can block direct sunlight, reducing solar radiation.
• Horizontal louvers can be used to filter sunlight and reduce heat gain in buildings.