Summer Course – Architecture Landscape

Program Overview

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The 4th Summer Course on Indonesia’s Tropical Landscape, organized by the Department of Landscape Architecture, IPB University, was conducted in a hybrid format under the theme Cultural Landscape. The offline session was held on February 5–15, 2026 in Bogor and Yogyakarta, consisting of lectures, group discussions, and field-based activities.

Participants visited several key sites, including Bogor Botanical Garden, Pentingsari Village, Keraton Yogyakarta, Taman Sari, Kotagede, Prambanan Temple, as well as Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral. These visits provided direct exposure to cultural landscapes, local traditions, and historical environments. The offline program also included progress report presentations, a campus tour, and a cultural night.

The online session was conducted on March 2–13, 2026, covering topics such as tropical landscapes, cultural heritage, and landscape planning and management. The program involved 148 participants from several countries, including Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, and Malaysia. Overall, the program combined academic learning with practical experience while supporting cross-cultural exchange among participants.

Course:

• Introduction to Tropical Landscape
• Historical Landscape
• Cultural Landscape of Agromaritime Country
• World Heritage in Indonesia
• Nexus of Landscape Biodiversity and Culture
• Landscape Planning for Cultural Site
• Site Analysis for Cultural Landscape
• Landscape Design based on Indigenous Value

Benefits:

• Academic and professional enrichment
• Awarding and cultural night session
• Certificate of credit-earning (2 CU)
• Global networking opportunities

Fee:

• International Students: 330 USD (includes program fee, hotel, and meals during the event)
• National Students: 4,500,000 IDR (includes program fee and meals during the event)

Partners:

• Chiba University
• Bulacan State University