Landscape Information Modeling (LIM)

a framework for responsive landscape design

Authors

  • Tainah Frota Carvalho Universidade Federal do Ceará; Departamento de Arquitetura e Urbanismo e Design; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Arquitetura e Urbanismo e Design https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5497-9304
  • Newton Célio Becker de Moura Universidade Federal do Ceará; Departamento de Arquitetura e Urbanismo e Design; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Arquitetura e Urbanismo e Design https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0541-2680

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18830/1679-09442025v18e57493

Keywords:

Responsive landscapes, Landscape Information Modeling (LIM), Urban Planning, Informational technologies, Systematic review, Landscape Design

Abstract

Responsive landscape projects use information modeling to design dynamic urban environments, where the built environment continuously interacts with the natural landscape. This article explores the theoretical dimension of Landscape Information Modeling (LIM) through a systematic review of established references and recent scientific productions. The advancement of information technologies demands new paradigms in urban planning, particularly in landscape approaches. The adopted methodology encompasses a systematic review of articles published until 2024, focusing on the period from 2000 to 2024, identified 1,647 studies, from which 15 were selected for detailed analysis. The research discusses the potentialities and limitations of LIM in practice, highlighting its innovation compared to traditional methodologies. As a result, a framework for applying LIM in landscape design is proposed, demonstrating its contributions to urban planning. This study aims to consolidate the concept as a theoretical reference and contribute to the enhancement of contemporary landscape planning and design practices.

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Author Biographies

Tainah Frota Carvalho, Universidade Federal do Ceará; Departamento de Arquitetura e Urbanismo e Design; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Arquitetura e Urbanismo e Design

Urban planner at the Fortaleza Institute for Research and Planning (IPPLAN), working on the development of urban plans. She is part of the Bom Jardim para Todos project, co-creating sustainable urban solutions with the São Francisco community in Fortaleza, Brazil. She has experience in managing and developing architectural design projects, having contributed to initiatives such as the Creative Chain of Sobral and the PPP for Basic Education Schools in Caxias do Sul. A PhD candidate and Master in Architecture, Urbanism, and Design at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), she is a researcher at the Digital Experience Laboratory (LED), focusing on information modeling applied to urban landscapes with an emphasis on Nature-Based Solutions. She holds a degree in Architecture and Urbanism from UFC and works on topics including information modeling, computational simulation, Landscape Information Modeling (LIM), extended realities, and urban regulations.

Newton Célio Becker de Moura, Universidade Federal do Ceará; Departamento de Arquitetura e Urbanismo e Design; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Arquitetura e Urbanismo e Design

Architect and Urban Planner from the Federal University of Ceará (2005) and PhD in Architecture and Urbanism, in the area of Landscape and Environment, by the Graduate program of FAU-USP (2014). Post-Doctorate in Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering from the Polytechnic School of the USP with the theme Landscape Information Modelling (LIM). Adjunct Professor of the Department of Architecture, Urbanism and Design of the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Professor of the Graduate Program in Architecture, Urbanism and Design of UFC and collaborator researcher of the Digital Experience Laboratory - LED (DAUD-UFC). He has experience in the areas of Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, acting mainly on the following themes: green infrastructure, information modeling applied to landscape, urban watershed restoration, open space system and stormwater management.

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Published

2025-08-14

How to Cite

Carvalho, T. F., & Célio Becker de Moura, N. (2025). Landscape Information Modeling (LIM): a framework for responsive landscape design. Paranoá, 18, e57493. https://doi.org/10.18830/1679-09442025v18e57493

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