[audiobook] Arts and Aesthetics in a Globalizing World (Association of Social Anthropologists Monographs) by Raminder Kaur (Editor); Parul Dave Mukherji (Editor) in Arts-Photography

Description

The Fourth Edition of Anatomy of a Park features an expanded view of the practice; the business; and the administration of park design; with information gathered from interviews with professionals from both the United States and abroad. Highlights include: Three-dimensional site plans and topographic maps with helpful hints for interpretation of the planning and construction documents shared by designers and clients. Expanded coverage of the broad issues of ecology-oriented ldquo;green designrdquo; and the philosophy of sustainable practice. The economics of park design: getting more park for your money and getting more money for your park. A richly illustrated discussion on the right and wrong ways to design seating arrangements. The latest developments in the linkage of pervious pavement with storm-water management; along with issues of survival for plants in dense urban environments. Comprehensive guidelines for the client seeking a consulting designer and the designer seeking a client; from the earliest initiation to the finished product. Increased examples and discussion of the relationships and purposes of the elements of park design; as well as expertsrsquo; opinions of what makes a good park versus a great park. Essential coverage of ways to maximize a park budget; including the grant application process; sponsorship; partnerships; and volunteerism.