Introduction to Landscaping
Construction of common languages
A course by Carlos Andres Betancur Cifuentes , Landscape architect
Joined September 2022
About the video: Construction of common languages
Overview
“In this lesson I will tell you about my experience in interdisciplinary work teams to solve complex problems.”
In this video lesson Carlos Andres Betancur Cifuentes addresses the topic: Construction of common languages, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Landscaping. Learn to design external spaces that are environmentally-friendly and conceived for people.
Partial transcription of the video
“Well. as we already know how our project has been. Let's explore the significance of creating shared languages to foster collaboration in interdisciplinary groups for successful project development. We've also delved into how design processes involve understanding and exploration before moving on to materialization. Yet there's often the misconception that one individual solely handles the development of these intricate design projects. We have emphasized that being part of large teams is crucial. yet there persists an idea that designers are solely highly imaginative individuals dictating ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Landscaping
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Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Spatial Design

Carlos Andres Betancur Cifuentes
A course by Carlos Andres Betancur Cifuentes
Carlos Andrés Betancur is a renowned Colombian landscape architect with more than two decades of experience. Inspired by Colombia's rich cultural and natural diversity, he founded OPUS, a landscape design and architecture studio in Medellín 16 years ago with two friends. With a philosophy focused on weaving healthy relationships between people and nature through design, OPUS has worked with numerous entities, including ministries, companies and educational institutions, winning national and international awards.
Throughout its history, around 400 people from all over the world have collaborated in the study. Additionally, Betancur has spent 20 years as a university professor in Latin America, sharing his vision and experiences in design, hoping to sow seeds of positive change. His collaborative design approach focuses on observation, listening and dialogue to positively transform spaces.
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