Thinking about landscape architecture - principles of a design profession for the 21st century

Publication Year

2016

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Provides a comprehensive overview of the discipline of landscape architecture from its origins in garden design to its place in construction and sustainable design. Topics include: defining a landscape architect; language and concepts of design; design process and life of a project; historical context of landscape architecture; fundamental design and spatial organisation concepts; gardens, communities, parks and urban design; designing with plants in mind; concrete, soil, wood and other materials; design realisation; green infrastructure and sustainable design; and the future of landscape architecture.

Document History

Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group.

Author

Sharky, B.

ISBN

9781138847187

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