Research on Landscape Design and Management Innovation Based on Intelligent Technology

Bo Yuan

doi:10.70088/5tx9yz93

Authors

Bo Yuan Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70088/5tx9yz93

Keywords:

intelligent technology, landscape architecture, landscape design, smart maintenance, management innovation, digital twin

Abstract

Against the backdrop of the coordinated advancement of digital infrastructure, smart city development, and ecological civilization construction, intelligent technologies—such as big data analytics, artificial intelligence, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the Internet of Things (IoT), digital twins, and virtual/augmented reality—are comprehensively permeating the landscape architecture industry. These technological advancements are fundamentally driving the transformation of landscape design and operation management from traditional, experience-based approaches to data-driven, intelligently collaborative, and low-carbon ecological models. This paper systematically reviews the diverse application types and core values of intelligent technologies within the landscape architecture field. Furthermore, it critically analyzes current practical issues hindering industry progress, such as fragmented landscape design processes, coarse and inefficient management practices, insufficient ecological quantification, and overall low operational efficiency. To address these challenges, this study constructs a comprehensive, intelligent technology-enabled landscape architecture innovation system structured across five critical dimensions: design innovation, construction innovation, management innovation, operation innovation, and service innovation. By thoroughly examining practical, real-world cases—including the development of smart parks, the implementation of digital twin green spaces, and the intelligent monitoring of sponge cities—the paper proposes robust implementation strategies. These strategies encompass accelerated technology adoption, specialized talent cultivation, and the establishment of institutional safeguards. Ultimately, this research provides essential theoretical references and actionable practical pathways for achieving high-quality, sustainable landscape architecture development in the modern digital era.

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