Synopsis
This book provides a comprehensive view of the landscape design processâ offering professionals an ongoing education, the latest trends, and new design ideas. Its coverage includes design analysis, study of land forms and planning of land form manipulation, area creation and circulation, environmental adjustments, the aesthetics of good design, appropriate materials selection, bidding and estimating, and the proper use of enriching materials in the landscape. For landscape designers, architects, and salespeople.
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From the Publisher
The book allows the reader to bring the practical aspects of designing into the classroom everyday, preparing students for professional work in the field.
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Written for horticulture and landscaping students and professional landscapers, Landscape Design: A Practical Approach will also serve as a valuable reference for landscape architects because of many practical applications.
This comprehensive guidebook provides a good, basic understanding of the landscape design process, including:
- design analysis,
- study of land forms and planning of land form manipulation,
- area creation and circulation,
- environmental adjustments,
- aesthetics of good design,
- appropriate materials selection, and
- proper use of enriching materials in the landscape.
Additionally, valuable materials covering specification reading and writing, bidding and estimating, and sales are included.
You can't find another landscape designer's manual so chock-full of practical guidelines and handy techniques designed to put you at the forefront of your profession sooner than you thought possible!
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