From climate change to sustainable communities; landscape architecture is at the forefront of todays most crucial issues and this book provides an introduction to the key elements of this broad field. The Fundamentals of Landscape Architecture explains the process of designing for sites; calling upon historical precedent and evolving philosophies to discuss how a project moves from concept to realization. It serves as a guide to the many specializations within landscape architecture; such as landscape strategy and urban design.The second edition features new international and US-based case studies including a study of Peter Schaudt of Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects based in Chicago; US; which features the Historic Landscape Preservation Plan; at The University of North Carolina; Chapel Hill. The work of Dr Kongjian Yu of Turenscape is explored and features Houtan Park; Shanghai; China and Greg Grabaschs project Januburu Six Seasons; Broome; Western Australia is discussed. Examined in depth is the work of Ten Eyck Landscape Architects at The Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus; US.For the second edition the author; Tim Waterman; has interviewed the following leading landscape architects: Phil Askew of the London Legacy Development Corporation; UK; discusses the continuing legacy of the Olympics in London. The work of New York-based Thomas Balsley is explored through his project at Hunters Point South Waterfront Park; New York; USA. The ethos of Raymond Jungles is examined with reference to his project at 1111 Lincoln Road; Miami; Florida; USA. And the role of the landscape architect is discussed with Thierry Kandjee of Taktyk in Brussels; Belgium. These interviews and case studies should inspire landscape architect students the world over to create innovative and creative designs.
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3 of 8 people found the following review helpful. insanityBy B. RodgersI have not read this book but did see an article on Yahoo entitled "Polluting pets: the devastating impact of mans best friend" where it states among other things that "mans best friend could be one of the environments worst enemies"; "owning a dog is really quite an extravagance; mainly because of the carbon footprint of meat" (which dogs eat); "cats and dogs devastate wildlife; spread disease and pollute waterways"; "keeping your cat indoors at night when it has a particular thirst for other; smaller animals blood"; "make sure your animal is duel purpose the Vales urge. Get a hen...or rabbit; prepared to make the ultimate environmental sacrifice by ending up on the dinner table". I think the problem would be solved if we just ate the Vales.
