grounds design

[/graʊndz dɪˈzaɪn/]
nounpl: grounds designs
design de paisagismo
1. The art and practice of planning and arranging outdoor spaces, including gardens, parks, and surrounding areas of buildings or properties
The grounds design for the new corporate campus includes native plants and sustainable water features.
O design de paisagismo para o novo campus corporativo inclui plantas nativas e sistemas de água sustentáveis.
2. The aesthetic and functional arrangement of landscape elements such as vegetation, pathways, water features, and hardscape materials
Her grounds design emphasized contemporary aesthetics with minimalist plantings and clean lines.
Seu design de paisagismo enfatizava estética contemporânea com plantações minimalistas e linhas limpas.
3. The planning process that considers environmental, functional, and visual aspects of exterior spaces
The grounds design proposal incorporates accessibility standards and environmental conservation principles.
A proposta de design de paisagismo incorpora padrões de acessibilidade e princípios de conservação ambiental.
Grounds design is increasingly valued in Brazil as urbanization expands and there is growing awareness of sustainable living and environmental stewardship. In the USA, grounds design is a significant profession with established standards and certifications. The field combines artistic vision with practical knowledge of horticulture, materials, and environmental science.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
landscape designlandscape architectureoutdoor designgarden designsite design
Antonyms / Antônimos
interior designneglected groundsuntended landscape

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
design de paisagismo
Most common translation; widely used in professional contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese
projeto paisagístico
Alternative formal term emphasizing the project aspect
Portugal
design de espaços exteriores
Slightly more descriptive approach preferred in European Portuguese
General Brazilian Portuguese
arquitetura paisagística
More technical term used in academic and professional architectural settings

Related Words

landscapinghorticulturehardscapevegetationarchitectural designspatial planningenvironmental designxeriscaping

Related Idioms & Phrases

curb appeal
green space design
outdoor living space
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