Residential Landscape Architecture : Design Process for the Private Residence

by Booth, Norman K.; Hiss, James E.

Edition: 4th

ISBN13: 9780131140646

ISBN10: 0131140647

Format: Hardcover

Pub. Date: 2008-01-01

Publisher(s): Prentice Hall

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Summary

With a focus on the process of design, this book's practical approach serves users with a design manual for those interested in gaining knowledge and developing skills in the design of landscapes for private residences. This useful reference clearly illustrates and discusses the actual procedures and underlying principles utilized by experienced residential landscape designers. Extensive illustrations in the form of plans, sections, elevations, diagrams and perspectives show users the application of material presented. Content provides the quality fundamentals of residential site design-exploring functional and artistic elements, with a focus on appreciation of quality and updated standards for site development, maintenance techniques and training. Architecturally responsive design material is emphasized throughout-examines landscape designs and structures that blEND with the existing house character. Includes useful chapters on Functional Diagrams and Form Composition-critical subjects in creating functionally and visually successful design solutions. Also features reorganized and revised chapters-expanded section on planting design (Ch. 11); and Chapter 14 on Design Alternatives. A good reference for those who are beginning their design careers, as well as those currently practicing residential design.

Author Biography

James E. Hiss is currently a Principal of The EDGE Group, a Columbus, Ohio firm he co-founded, which specializes in landscape architecture, planning, and graphic design.

Preface	p. xi
The Typical Residential Site	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
The Typical Residential Site	p. 2
Houses and Homes	p. 18
Style Versus No Style	p. 18
Architectural Character	p. 19
Summary	p. 23
Outdoor Rooms	p. 25
Introduction	p. 25
Outdoor Space	p. 26
Outdoor Rooms on the Residential Site	p. 33
Summary	p. 59
Environmentally Responsive Design	p. 60
Introduction	p. 60
Site Microclimate	p. 61
Designing with Sun	p. 63
Designing with Wind	p. 74
Other Environmental Considerations	p. 83
Summary	p. 91
Design Process	p. 92
Introduction	p. 92
Design Process	p. 92
Research and Preparation	p. 94
Design	p. 96
Construction Documentation	p. 100
Implementation	p. 109
Maintenance	p. 109
Evaluation	p. 110
Other Thoughts	p. 110
Summary	p. 111
Meeting the Clients	p. 112
Introduction	p. 112
Learning about the Designer	p. 113
Initial Contact by Potential Clients	p. 116
Meeting the Clients	p. 116
Developing a Proposal for Design Services	p. 128
The Duncan Residence	p. 130
Summary	p. 132
Site Measuring and Base Map Preparation	p. 134
Introduction	p. 134
Definition of Terms	p. 134
Gathering Existing Site Data	p. 142
On-Site Measurement Systems	p. 142
Recording Site Measurements	p. 146
Procedures for Drawing the Base Sheet and Base Map	p. 159
Summary	p. 167
Site and Design Program	p. 168
Introduction	p. 168
Site Inventory	p. 169
Site Analysis	p. 175
Design Program	p. 179
Summary	p. 181
Functional Diagrams	p. 182
Introduction	p. 182
Definition and Purpose	p. 182
Importance of Functional Diagrams	p. 183
Functional Diagrams	p. 184
Functional Diagram Summary	p. 203
Functional Diagrams for the Duncan Residence	p. 204
Summary	p. 210
Preliminary Design and Design Principles	p. 211
Introduction	p. 211
Definition and Purpose	p. 212
Process and Content	p. 214
Design Principles	p. 215
Documenting Preconceived Design Ideas	p. 233
Summary	p. 236
Form Composition	p. 238
Introduction	p. 238
Definition and Purpose	p. 238
Geometry of Forms	p. 241
Design Themes	p. 254
Architectural Attention and Design Themes	p. 274
Form Composition Process	p. 279
Form Composition for the Duncan Residence	p. 288
Summary	p. 289
Spatial Composition	p. 292
Introduction	p. 292
Preliminary Grading Design	p. 292
Preliminary Planting Design	p. 303
Walls and Fences	p. 324
Overhead Structures	p. 333
Architecturally Responsive Landscape Structures	p. 336
Preliminary Designs for the Duncan Residence	p. 340
Summary	p. 343
Material Composition and Master Plan	p. 344
Introduction	p. 344
Material Composition	p. 345
Special Attention to Architecture and Detail	p. 365
Master Plan Process	p. 372
Master Plan Graphic Style and Content	p. 377
Master Plan for the Duncan Residence	p. 380
Summary	p. 381
Special Project Sites	p. 385
Introduction	p. 385
The Corner Site	p. 386
The Wooded Site	p. 392
The Sloped Site	p. 399
The Townhouse Garden	p. 406
Index	p. 417
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