Landscape Architecture: The Shaping of Man's Natural EnvironmentWith more than 30 percent new material, the fourth edition of this classic is an indispensable resource for practicing landscape architecture professionals as well as students. The most comprehensive overview of landscape architecture available, this reference covers every aspect of planning, design, installation, implementation, and maintenance. Landscape architects, architects, and everyone else involved with the shaping of our living environment will find in this colorful book a systematic approach to the creation of more usable, efficient, and attractive outdoor places. Simply put--it is the best one-volume course ever written on landscape planning and landscape design. |
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The Site | 41 |
Organization of Spaces | 79 |
Visual Aspects of Plan Arrangement | 115 |
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