the synthesis cuts across the arche

the synthesis cuts across the archenemies of design, preconceptions and dogmas. Also, since each solution is considered a compromise of the ideal, a multitude of alternatives is offered. The designer, having a thorough understanding of the basic relationships, will have complete control of the problem while he experiments with the various alternatives.
In younger landscape architects’ designs today the constructivist's and the expressionist's theories seem to be enjoying a position of dominance. This situation is undoubtedly the result of their fascination with forms and techniques developed by the contemporary arts and architecture movements. However, this need not be the finality of expression in landscape design.
As indicated, the expression of each problem will differ; and the expression developed in landscape architecture need not be imitative of its sister arts. Landscape expressions will resemble architectural expressions in so far as its problems are similar, but the valid and varied expressions of contemporary landscape architecture will evolve from the basic ingredients of its materials, methods, and functions.
Numerous examples of experimental projects which have led to new forms in environmental planning may be found, such as contour plowing, freeway traffic routes, Rad- burn and the greenbelt towns, etc. New concepts applied frankly to solving problems of functions create new forms.
A basic approach to design, then, plus problems of a more investigative and experimental nature are necessary in the educational institutions. Schools should teach students more than mere techniques of earning their bread and butter. The questioning and exploration of new ideas should be encouraged in educational institutions, since limitations are largely theoretical and consequences accountable only to semester grades. It is only then that the students will be provided with tools to forge new knowledge to meet existing and new situations and to contribute toward social progress in their professional life.