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Landscape Architect's Portable Handbook

Author : Nicholas T. Dines
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 007170390X
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (717 download)

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Download or read book Landscape Architect's Portable Handbook written by Nicholas T. Dines and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2001-02-16 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get answers FAST with the Landscape Architect’s One-Stop,Take-It-Anywhere Guide In the office or out on the job, the Landscape Architect’s Portable Handbook puts the 20% of information you need 80% of the time at your fingertips! You get instant data for every architectural landscaping project: public and private gardens...athletic facilities...highways...urban/suburban settings...MORE! From project administration, planning, design standards and analysis to site development, construction, materials, field techniques, and common rules of thumb, hundreds of handy tables, diagrams and schematics, checklists and field guides give you the accurate how-to’s and expertise you need – ANYWHERE, ANYTIME! It packs easily in your briefcase, so you can cut down on time-consuming trips and calls between field and office, or get satisfyingly fast facts and guidelines when you’re catching up on work at home. It’s a distillation of the entire profession... and provides the perfect ASLA registration exam review. You get: * A framework for interpretation, conceptualization, evaluation, and communication at multiple scales, regardless of the type of landscape planning or design project * Standards, techniques and devices * Analysis-to-project administration guidelines and checklists * Step-by-step procedures * Mechanics and design calculations, formulas, worked examples and models * 193 clarifying illustrations -- from USDA plant hardiness zones to basic layouts and schematic diagrams...from approval processes flow charts to a CPM bar chart * 98 quick-check tables let you instantly pinpoint area space standards...tree mortality causes and remedies...recommended live loads for different decking uses and maximum decking spans...irrigation system selection criteria – and much, much more * Scores of easy-to-use, easy-to-remember rules of thumb * General unit cost factors for materials, systems, and construction * More! From the broad overall aspects of a project to the smallest detail, find the specific data you need on... Project Management; Permits; Site Selection and Clearing; Grading; Drainage; Decks; Fences; Lighting; Paving; Plants; Ponds; Pools; Retaining Walls; Billing; More

Landscape Architect's Portable Handbook

Author : Nicholas T. Dines
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071344225
Total Pages : 455 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (713 download)

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Handbook of Soils for Landscape Architects

Author : Robert F. Keefer
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195121023
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)

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Book Synopsis Handbook of Soils for Landscape Architects by : Robert F. Keefer

Download or read book Handbook of Soils for Landscape Architects written by Robert F. Keefer and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resource added for the Landscape Horticulture Technician program 100014.

Detailing for Landscape Architects

Author : Thomas R. Ryan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470904623
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Detailing for Landscape Architects written by Thomas R. Ryan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based upon the best-selling book Architectural Detailing by Edward Allen and Patrick Rand, Landscape Architectural Detailing applies the same organization to the three major concerns of the landscape architecture detailer—function, constructability, and aesthetics. Richly illustrated, this book approaches landscape architecture detailing in a systematic manner and provides a framework for analyzing existing details and devising new ones. Landscape Architectural Detailing includes material on details related to aesthetics, water drainage and movement, structures, construction assemblies, sustainable resources, and more.

Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture

Author : Charles W. Harris
Publisher : Time-Saver Standards
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 952 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture written by Charles W. Harris and published by Time-Saver Standards. This book was released on 1998 with total page 952 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition of the major reference on graphic and design standards for landscape architecture has increased emphasis on environmental issues such as safe materials and construction techniques, land reclamation, and drainage and flood control.

Botany for Designers

Author : Kimberly Duffy Turner
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0393706249
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book Botany for Designers written by Kimberly Duffy Turner and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Botany 101 for professionals who want a summary of planting design fundamentals. Plants are among the most important materials for effective landscape design. Yet the fundamentals of plant biology and growth; their morphology, color, and functional assets; and details such as planting, pruning techniques, and maintenance practices are surprisingly absent from our education and training, which tend to focus on other core principles like drainage, grading, and spatial relationships. What do you need to know about how plants grow and function? How can you determine appropriate plants for a particular site? How can you use their distinct design features effectively? What are the real design considerations to keep in mind? This book—a Botany 101 course for professionals and students alike—walks you through all the answers, equipping you with the ability to be not just an informed landscape designer but also an effective planting designer. Kimberly Duffy Turner, a landscape architect and horticulturalist, explains the essentials of planting design, exploring form and function and showing how various characteristics of plants and trees—shape, pigment, leaf veination, texture, fragrance, sound, height, and more—can be used to achieve effective site-appropriate designs. Specifying appropriate plant material and examining stock at the nursery—drawing up a planting schedule of the species or cultivar, sizes, and quantities—and evaluating modes of transplantation (when to ask for bare root, balled and burlapped, or containerized) are other key “on-the-job” concepts covered. A chapter on green design outlines some of the sustainable trends in botany: the role of LEED certification in landscape design; mitigating environmental problems with plants and open space; the emergence of green roofs and vertical gardens; biomimicry; and sensitive material selection, like composite wood products and plant-derived, soy-based paints. Both a handy appendix of common Latin and Greek terms used in horticulture and a comprehensive list of plant palettes are included. With more than 150 color photographs and schematic drawings illustrating key strategies, Botany for Designers is the professional’s go-to guide, showing you how an appreciation of plant fundamentals can lead to more inspired, well-designed landscapes.

Professional Practice for Landscape Architects

Author : Rachel Tennant
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317501659
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book Professional Practice for Landscape Architects written by Rachel Tennant and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional Practice for Landscape Architects third edition deals with the practical issues of being a successful landscape architect professional. Endorsed by the Landscape Institute, this book is an indispensable guide for licentiate members of the Institute on their Pathway to Chartership. It follows the revised 2013 syllabus covering all aspects of professional judgement, ethics and values, the legal system, organisation and management, legislation and the planning system, environmental policy and control, procurement and implementation. It also serves as a reminder and reference for fully qualified professionals in their everyday practice and for landscape students. Valuable information is presented in an easy to follow manner with diagrams and schedules, key acts, professional documents and contracts clearly explained and made easy to understand. A handy list of questions are included to aid with P2C revision, answers of which are found within the text.

Architect's Studio Handbook

Author : Terry L. Patterson
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 712 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Architect's Studio Handbook written by Terry L. Patterson and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2001 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Develop design and working drawings more efficiently.

Site Analysis

Author : James A. LaGro, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118416260
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (184 download)

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Download or read book Site Analysis written by James A. LaGro, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The process-oriented guide to context-sensitive site selection, planning, and design Sustainable design is responsive to context. And each site has a unique set of physical, biological, cultural, and legal attributes that presents different opportunities and constraints for alternative uses of the site. Site analysis systematically evaluates these on-site and off-site factors to inform the design of places including neighborhoods and communities that are attractive, walkable, and climate-resilient. This Third Edition of Site Analysis is fully updated to cover the latest topics in low-impact, location-efficient design and development. This complete, user-friendly guide: Blends theory andpractice from the fields of landscape architecture, urban planning, architecture, geography, and urban design Addresses important sustainability topics, including LEED-ND, Sustainable Sites, STAR community index, and climate adaptation Details the objectives and visualization methods used in each phase of the site planning and design process Explains the influence of codes, ordinances, and site plan approval processes on the design of the built environment Includes more than 200 illustrations and eight case studies of projects completed by leading planning and design firms Site Analysis, Third Edition is the ideal guide for students taking courses in site analysis, site planning, and environmental design. New material includes review questions at the end of each chapter for students as well as early-career professionals preparing for the ARE, LARE, or AICP exams.

USGA Landscape Restoration Handbook

Author : Donald Harker
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 896 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book USGA Landscape Restoration Handbook written by Donald Harker and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1999-02-16 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many new features and enhancements earmark this second edition. Updated and expanded information includes a new chapter on ecological restoration types, an appendix on ecological restoration resources, and an appendix on regulatory considerations for wetland restoration.

Designing Urban Agriculture

Author : April Philips
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118330234
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (183 download)

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Download or read book Designing Urban Agriculture written by April Philips and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-10 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive overview of edible landscapes complete with more than 300 full-color photos and illustrations Designing Urban Agriculture is about the intersection of ecology, design, and community. Showcasing projects and designers from around the world who are forging new paths to the sustainable city through urban agriculture landscapes, it creates a dialogue on the ways to invite food back into the city and pave a path to healthier communities and environments. This full-color guide begins with a foundation of ecological principles and the idea that the food shed is part of a city's urban systems network. It outlines a design process based on systems thinking and developed for a lifecycle or regenerative-based approach. It also presents strategies, tools, and guidelines that enable informed decisions on planning, designing, budgeting, constructing, maintaining, marketing, and increasing the sustainability of this re-invented cityscape. Case studies demonstrate the environmental, economic, and social value of these landscapes and reveal paths to a greener and healthier urban environment. This unique and indispensable guide: Details how to plan, design, fund, construct, and leverage the sustainability aspects of the edible landscape typology Covers over a dozen typologies including community gardens, urban farms, edible estates, green roofs and vertical walls, edible school yards, seed to table, food landscapes within parks, plazas, streetscapes and green infrastructure systems and more Explains how to design regenerative edible landscapes that benefit both community and ecology and explores the connections between food, policy, and planning that promote viable food shed systems for more resilient communities Examines the integration of management, maintenance, and operations issues Reveals how to create a business model enterprise that addresses a lifecycle approach

Architect's Portable Handbook

Author : John Patten ("Pat") Guthrie
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780071409810
Total Pages : 718 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Architect's Portable Handbook written by John Patten ("Pat") Guthrie and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-03-21 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Compiles all the rules of thumb and referenced facts to provide a convenient, one-stop resource for builders and architects * Updated to include new cost information and coverage of the latest International Building and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Codes * Hundreds of diagrams, charts, tables, checklists, details, and other design data for building materials, components, and assemblies * Structured to follow typical job progression, this resource covers initial planning and estimating through design and construction

Working Drawing Handbook

Author : Robert C. McHugh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Working Drawing Handbook written by Robert C. McHugh and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Architectural Design Portable Handbook

Author : Pressman
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Architectural Design Portable Handbook written by Pressman and published by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2001-02-22 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Architect's Portable Handbook by Pat Guthrie initiated the Portable Handbook series and has been very successful. It is essentially a technical guide--organized by CSI MasterFormat, it covers key code and standard information for building elements such as roofs and walls and key materials such as wood, concrete, and steel. Architect's Portable Design Handbook, by contrast, puts this essential information into context. It shows the architect how to work with clients, compile information, evaluate the site, explore design alternatives, evalluate user needs, work with CAD and other programs, integrate other engineering disciplines such as HVAC into a design, and make presentations. Together, these two invaluable guides are all the architect needs to do architecture.

The Professional Practice of Landscape Architecture

Author : Walter Rogers
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470902426
Total Pages : 784 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book The Professional Practice of Landscape Architecture written by Walter Rogers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-09-09 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The all-inclusive reference to starting and operating a landscape architecture firm The Professional Practice of Landscape Architecture, Second Edition is completely revised to keep up with the latest developments driving the day-to-day operation of a successful private-practice landscape architecture office. Whether helping a landscape architecture student identify a career track, providing direction on starting a new office, guiding an owner seeking to jumpstart a stagnant or fledgling business, or assisting a landscape architect-in-training study for the national Landscape Architecture Registration Exam (LARE), this single-source blueprint is the key to prospering in this dynamic field. This new edition features: Indispensible information for practicing landscape architects, including professional ethics, finances, office administration, marketing and promotion, and project management An updated look at government regulatory laws, federal tax administration, sustainable design, and LEED certification Strategies for using the Internet, computer software, and technology to market and manage a firm Examples of professional contract templates Case study profiles of landscape architecture firms Requirements for professional registration and criteria for taking the national exam This comprehensive and practical reference combines real-world experience with the highest professional standards to instruct the reader on business concepts. Expertly organized and easy to follow, The Professional Practice of Landscape Architecture, Second Edition continues to be the one source that landscape architects need to direct all facets of their practice.

AIA Guide to Chicago

Author : American Institute of Architects Chicago
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 0252096134
Total Pages : 569 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book AIA Guide to Chicago written by American Institute of Architects Chicago and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2014-05-15 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unparalleled architectural powerhouse, Chicago offers visitors and natives alike a panorama of styles and forms. The third edition of the AIA Guide to Chicago brings readers up to date on ten years of dynamic changes with new entries on smaller projects as well as showcases like the Aqua building, Trump Tower, and Millennium Park. Four hundred photos and thirty-four specially commissioned maps make it easy to find each of the one thousand-plus featured buildings, while a comprehensive index organizes buildings by name and architect. This edition also features an introduction providing an indispensable overview of Chicago's architectural history.

Illustrated History of Landscape Design

Author : Elizabeth Boults
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780470640074
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Illustrated History of Landscape Design written by Elizabeth Boults and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-02-12 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visual journey through the history of landscape design For thousands of years, people have altered the meaning of space by reshaping nature. As an art form, these architectural landscape creations are stamped with societal imprints unique to their environment and place in time. Illustrated History of Landscape Design takes an optical sweep of the iconic landscapes constructed throughout the ages. Organized by century and geographic region, this highly visual reference uses hundreds of masterful pen-and-ink drawings to show how historical context and cultural connections can illuminate today's design possibilities. This guide includes: Storyboards, case studies, and visual narratives to portray spaces Plan, section, and elevation drawings of key spaces Summaries of design concepts, principles, and vocabularies Historic and contemporary works of art that illuminate a specific era Descriptions of how the landscape has been shaped over time in response to human need Directing both students and practitioners along a visually stimulating timeline, Illustrated History of Landscape Design is a valuable educational tool as well as an endless source ofinspiration.