Sustainable Site Design introduces the core concepts of sustainability as applied to landscape architecture. Focusing on site-scale design; this book provides a regional framework for integrating sustainable practices throughout the design process. From landscape analysis to program and design development; each design phase is illustrated with detailed case studies covering a broad range of innovative built landscape architectural projects.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Excellent technical resourceBy T. J. BarnesThe book is divided into two sections: the first addresses each of a number of technical design issues:- Preliminary planning- Broad Principles- Front of house- Auditorium design- The stage and stage machinery- Lighting. sound and video- Backstage provision- Additional spaces- Restoration. conversion and improvement of existing buildingsEach is covered with a combination of diagrams. lists. technical illustrations and photographs explaining the main points.The second section is a series of 28 reference projects from around the world. including some very recent work like Norman Fosters Winspear Opera House. and Snohettas opera house in Oslo. Each is documented with text. a short summary. photographs. and a plan and section through the stage and auditorium.Its less detailed than Izenours books. but very much more up-to-date. and a great starting resource for anyone involved in designing or modifying a theater.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great reference but Kindle version is quite frustratingBy AhmedA great reference book. However the Kindle version suffers from poor image quality on many of the diagrams (to the point of being almost illegible/useless) as well as odd and arbitrary formatting and page layout that makes it hard to relate the diagrams to the relevant section that they are meant to illustrate. Highly recommended. but make sure you buy the print version.
