landscapebased

Landscapebased is an interdisciplinary term used to describe approaches, systems, or analyses organized around the landscape as the central organizing principle. The term can apply to physical design, ecological study, data interpretation, and cultural production, and it emphasizes spatial context, place-specific features, and the interactions among components within a landscape.

In design fields, landscapebased design integrates natural landforms, water features, vegetation, and cultural heritage into plans for development or restoration, prioritizing ecological resilience, aesthetic harmony, and long-term sustainability. In ecology and environmental science, landscape-based methods analyze processes that operate across heterogeneous landscapes, using scale-appropriate data such as GIS and remote sensing to understand patterns of species movement, habitat connectivity, or ecosystem services. In education and outreach, landscape-based approaches employ place-based learning and experiential exploration of local environments to enhance engagement and relevance. In the arts and media, the term can describe works that foreground external environments—forests, deserts, cities, coastlines—as primary subjects or contexts.

Variability in usage means there is no single standardized definition; the term is applied differently across disciplines and can also function as a brand or project name. As a concept, landscapebased often implies attention to spatial context, landscape-scale impacts, and the relationships between human activities and natural environments.

See also: landscape ecology, place-based education, spatial design.