Introductory Landscape Architecture,9780135007525

Introductory Landscape Architecture

by
Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9780135007525
ISBN10: 0135007526
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1985-12-01
Publisher(s): Pearson
List Price: $72.00

Buy New

Usually Ships in 2-3 Business Days
$71.64
Add to Cart

Buy Used

In Stock Usually Ships in 24-48 Hours
$51.84
Add to Cart

Rent Textbook

Select for Price
Add to Cart
There was a problem. Please try again later.

eTextbook

We're Sorry
Not Available

Buy from our Marketplace starting at $115.84

This item is being sold by an Individual Seller and will not ship from the Online Bookstore's warehouse. The Seller must confirm the order within two business days. If the Seller refuses to sell or fails to confirm within this time frame, then the order is cancelled.

Please be sure to read the Description offered by the Seller.

Summary

Written by a professor/practitioner of landscape architecture, this classic text provides an introduction to the theories, techniques, methods, and history of ecological planning, site planning, and landscape design.Offers a broad perspective on ecological analysis, conservation, landscape planning and environmental impact, site planning and landscape design, human and natural factors, microclimate, planting design, landscape engineering, and a short history of parks, gardens, housing and conservation movements.For students in introductory courses in landscape architecture, architecture, city and regional planning, or landscape horticulture, and for professionals involved in related disciplines.

Table of Contents

The Human Environment: Landscape Architecture
The Garden in History
Landscape and Natural Resources
Urban Parks and Recreation
Housing
Landscape Planning
Site Planning
Design
Human Factors in Landscape Architecture
Climate and Microclimate
Plants and Planting Design
Landscape Engineering
Postscript
Bibliography
Index
Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.