Introduction to AutoCAD for Landscape Design

How to use AutoCAD as your primary landscape architecture software to develop 2D landscape plans, gardens and designs.

Course Overview

  • Price: $20-65 AUD See current price
  • 3hrs of on-demand video
  • 4 Sections - 24 Lectures
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Requires a laptop and free or full version of AutoCAD LT

Why Choose This Course?

  • Tailored for Landscape Design
  • Self-Paced, Fully Online Learning via Udemy
  • Learn a repeatable process that you can apply to all future landscape plans
  • Includes an AutoCAD command eBook and a landscape design checklist
  • Beginner-Friendly yet valuable for pros as well

Who Is This Course For?

  • Anyone in the landscape design field (or related industry)
  • Anyone looking to gain a strong fundamental understanding of AutoCAD for landscape design
  • Uni students looking to gain starter experience in AutoCAD for a resume or job interview

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What You’ll Learn

  • How to set up AutoCAD
  • How to create landscape layers with custom lineweights
  • How to dimension the main elements of a landscape plan
  • How to work with XREF's from Civil Engineers or other AEC disciplines
  • How to create a plant symbol and transfer into a block
  • How to set up your landscape plan on paper
  • How to create accurate base plans of existing project sites
  • How to use (24) of the most used commands in AutoCAD
  • How to import Plat of Surveys in PDF format or .jpeg format
  • How to create plant lists and include material lists on landscape plan
  • How to draw topography/contour sections
  • How to export landscape plans for client meetings

Course Content

  1. Overview of AutoCAD
  2. 24 AutoCAD Commands for Landcape Design
  3. AutoCAD Settings for Landscape Design
  4. Developing a Landscape Plan from Scratch

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Instructor

This course is designed and delivered by Jordan Felber.

Jordan Felber is a landscape designer with a background in horticulture and architecture, whose experience includes working at Bjarke Ingels Group and freelancing for high-end residential projects across the U.S. In 2021, he founded The Landscape Library to address the lack of resources and representation for residential landscape designers through digital tools, education, and media.