Entropy

Entropy

A measure of the steady loss of order in a system.

Landscape Architecture

The design of outdoor and public spaces, integrating natural and built environments.

Contemporary Vision

A present-day perspective that embraces change, impermanence, and disorder in landscapes.

Smithson's Earth Sculptures

Artworks by Robert Smithson that integrate natural processes and entropy, such as Spiral Jetty and Amarillo Ramp.

Functional Landscape

A type of landscape designed primarily for practical use rather than aesthetic considerations.

Post-modern Vision

An approach that confronts and challenges conventional design principles, celebrating impermanence.

Theoretical Language of Minimalism

An art style focusing on simplicity and open-ended exploration of form and space.

Riparian Ecology

The study of the relationships between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems along riverbanks.

Embryo of Hargreaves's Work

The initial ideas or concepts in Hargreaves's designs that reflect changing environmental conditions.

Natural Processes

The ongoing, dynamic phenomena such as erosion, water flow, and plant growth that shape landscapes.

Cultural Practices

The behaviors and customs that influence how landscapes are designed and utilized.

Sculptural Form

Three-dimensional shapes created intentionally to enhance experience and structure within landscapes.

Degraded Landscape

An environment that has been damaged or altered in a detrimental way, often requiring restoration.

Theater of the Environment

Designs that enhance awareness of natural phenomena and encourage interaction with surroundings.

Ecological Awareness

The understanding and recognition of environmental issues and the interconnectedness of life.

Ongoing Relationships in a Physical Realm

The continuous interactions between people and the natural world within designed landscapes.