Landscape category: 1155 books
Human Ecology
Following Nature's Lead
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2013
In Human Ecology, noted landscape planner Frederick Steiner presents a historical and analytical examination of how humans interact with each other as well as with other organisms and their surroundings.
by Paola Signoretta, Kate McMahon Moughtin, J.C. Moughtin
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2009
'Urban Design: Health and the Therapeutic Environment' demonstrates how urban design and planning impact on public health and sustainable development. Moughtin et al. explore the concept of what makes a physically and psychologically ‘healthy’ environment in the context of the paramount need for...
by Southern Pine Association
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2015
Fuel your inner landscape architect.
The interior is only one area in which a homeowner invests time. Modern designers are rediscovering the joys of classic landscaping. The yard and surrounding grounds provide focal points and limitless opportunities for gathering with friends and family...
Landscript 3: Topology
Topical Thoughts on the Contemporary Landscape
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2014
Worüber sprechen wir heute, wenn wir das Wort "Landschaft" verwenden? Was haben Schlagworte wie "ökologische Dienstleistung", "Energie- und Infrastrukturlandschaft", "Zwischenstadt" oder "Neue Brache" mit dem alltäglichen Lebensraum der Menschen...
Architectural Topographies
A Graphic Lexicon of How Buildings Touch the Ground
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2014
Architectural Topographies is a critical dictionary for architects and landscape architects in which the graphic lexicon can be read from a beginning, the ground, to a conclusion, the specific case studies. Meant as a tool to help you recognise, analyse, choose, and invent solutions, the book's key...
Measuring Landscapes
A Planner's Handbook
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2012
This practical handbook bridges the gap between those scientists who study landscapes and the planners and conservationists who must then decide how best to preserve and build environmentally-sound habitats. Until now, only a small portion of the relevant science has influenced the decision-making...
Basic Horticulture
more than just gardening
Language: English
Release Date: August 6, 2014
Synopsis
A short guide to successful gardening based on experience gained in Landscape and Nursery work. The author has worked in just about all aspects of Horticulture from Litter Picking to Grape picking in France and years of work on Plant Nurseries combined with Landscaping....
Foliage
Astonishing Color and Texture Beyond Flowers
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2007
Framing the edges of a peaceful garden retreat or serving as a background color to make your flowers stand out, foliage is an important part of any well-thought-out planting. In this fun and informative guide, Nancy J. Ondra shows you how to use foliage plants to add drama and structure to your landscape....
Fallscaping
Extending Your Garden Season into Autumn
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2007
Embrace the jewel-toned fruits, flaming foliage, and woody plants of the fall garden. Landscape designers Nancy J. Ondra and Stephanie Cohen offer practical design ideas, plant advice, and 10 complete garden plans in this autumnal gardening guide. Ondra and Cohen’s expertise is complemented by stunning...
by Stephanie Cohen, Nancy J. Ondra
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2012
Turn your outdoor landscape into a rich, living canvas of color and texture. Encouraging experimentation, Stephanie Cohen and Nancy J. Ondra show you how to plan a garden that incorporates unique combinations of plants to achieve stunning effects. With an overview of garden design fundamentals and...
by Barbara E. Hendricks
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2017
Architects, landscape designers, builders, gardeners and teachers have all at some time been called upon to design a play area. Unfortunately, this diversity has not resulted in a similar diversity of design solutions for this very problematic task. Despite a proliferation of 'how to' books on this...
Rendering in SketchUp
From Modeling to Presentation for Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2013
The sure way for design professionals to learn SketchUp modeling and rendering techniques
Rendering In SketchUp provides instructions for creating 3D photoreal graphics for SketchUp models using integrated rendering programs. The book serves as a beginner rendering manual and reference guide...
Designing Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Integrating Rainwater into Building Systems
Language: English
Release Date: March 11, 2014
Water conservation is one of the most effective sustainable design practices, yet few professionals know how to collect and use rainwater effectively. Rainwater Harvesting the first comprehensive book on designing rainwater harvesting systems. It provides practical guidelines for developing a rainwater...
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Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2015
This book provides an up-to-date coverage of green (vegetated) roof research, design, and management from an ecosystem perspective. It reviews, explains, and poses questions about monitoring, substrate, living components and the abiotic, biotic and cultural aspects connecting green roofs to the fields...