Site Reconnaissance and Engineering: An Introduction for Architects, Landscape Architects, and Planners.

Landphair, Harlow C. & Motloch, John L.

ISBN 10: 0444009000 / ISBN 13: 9780444009005

Published by Elsevier, New York, 1985

About this Item

vi, 248pp, index, bibliography, num diags and charts. Or laminated boards. Near new. Directed specifically at architects, landscape architects, developers and architecture students who need a single general source of technical information about site reconnaissance and engineering procedures. Chapters include Site Reconnaissance and Analysis; Site Analysis:Communication and Use; Site Surveying; Grading and Earthwork; Site Drainage; Streets and Parking; Lighting; Site Utilities and Site Layout. Superb general reference in the field. Size: 4to.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Site Reconnaissance and Engineering: An Introduction for Architects, Landscape Architects, and Planners.
• Publisher: Elsevier, New York
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0444009000
• ISBN 13: 9780444009005
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art and the Arts
  • Science, Technical & Mathematics

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Synopsis

Illustrated extensively. Index. 248p.

From the Publisher

Extensively illustrated with line drawings, this text describes and explains how to evaluate and then successfully change a site to satisfy the requirements for human habitation. Explores basic questions regarding the definition and origins of a site, details the methodology for site evaluation, and introduces principles and procedures needed for effective site development, such as site surveying, site drainage, a nd site layout.