Landscape architecture: an introduction

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Aimed at prospective and new students, this book gives a comprehensive introduction to the nature and practise of landscape architecture, the professional skills required and the latest developments.

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Title Statements

Full title :Landscape architecture : an introduction / Robert Holden & Jamie Liversedge.

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Aimed at prospective and new students, this book gives a comprehensive introduction to the nature and practise of landscape architecture, the professional skills required and the latest developments.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2014

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Laurence King Publishing Ltd
Place of Publication:London [England]
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2014

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (72 entries)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781785391651, 1785391658
oclc:ocn908338076
LC Classification:SB472
Dewey Decimal:712

Introduction -- What is a landscape architect? -- How this book is structured -- 1. The History of Landscape Architecture -- Beginnings -- The growth of landscape architecture as a profession -- The growth of the profession in Europe -- The expansion of the profession worldwide -- Case study: Painshill Park, Surrey, UK -- Planning -- City planning and structural green space -- Changing styles: from Modernism to Postmodernism and beyond -- Case study: Emscher Park, Ruhr Valley, Germany -- Changing priorities: ecology, biodiversity and sustainability -- Case study: Ijsselmeerpolders, the Netherlands -- 2. Beginning a Project -- The brief -- Types of client -- Case study: Westergasfabriek Park, Amsterdam -- Fees: how to get paid -- Case study: Central Park, New York City -- Site survey -- Case study: Thames Barrier Park, London -- 3. The Design Process -- Developing a design -- Case study: Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus -- The principles of design -- Case study: Hedeland Arena, Roskilde, Denmark -- Human flow and natural change -- Case study: Marketplace and Waterfront, Odda, Norway -- 4. Representing the Landscape Design -- Drawing and sketchbooks -- Case study: School Courtyard, London --…

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Architecture du paysage -- Guides, manu… Architecture du paysage -- Guides, manu… Architecture du paysage -- Guides, manu… Architecture du paysage -- Histoire Handbooks and manuals History Landscape architecture Landscape architecture -- Handbooks, ma… Landscape architecture -- Handbooks, ma… Landscape architecture -- Handbooks, ma… Landscape architecture -- History