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A ha-ha is a lawn that suddenly drops at a low retaining wall. The wall isn't typically visible from the top of the lawn. As such, the term "ha-ha" stems from the surprise at finding a sudden drop as you approach from the top.Historically, large estates maintained lawns by allowing animals to graze. A ha-ha was just tall enough to discourage grazing animals from approaching a house.
Modern landscapes may include ha-ha for security purposes, as they can prevent vehicles from approaching beyond the wall while minimizing visual obstruction. This can lend itself to other security landscaping techniques such as natural surveillance.
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An overview of architecture with examples.
A list of common architectural technologies.
An overview of night architecture.
The difference between active and passive design.
A definition of universal design with examples.
The common types of passive lighting.
The common types of architectural acoustics.
An overview of parti pris in architecture with an example.
A definition of genius loci with examples.
An overview of massing in architecture.
A definition of compressive strength.
A few common urban design terms.
The difference between a green wall and green facade.
A list of sustainable urban design techniques.
The difference between active and passive design.
How a street canyon changes an urban environment.
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