Planning Landscape: Dimensions, Elements, Typologies

By Astrid Zimmermann

Book Overview

A unique planning tool for landscape architects

When
developing a design concept in a realizable plan, landscape architects
oscillate between two different levels of criteria: the tangible design
task in context with the planning typology of the park, playground,
outdoor swimming pool, or sports facilities, and the individual elements
such as steps, ramps, pathways, fenced-in enclosures, outdoor
furniture, and so on.

Planning Landscapes is a
well-conceived tool for the planner, which focuses on the two main
aspects of "elements" and "typologies." The planner can flexibly shift
between these two according to the specific criterion. The publication
presents all information relevant to the planning in a detailed, clear,
and cohesive manner.

These two main chapters are flanked by an
introductory chapter explaining the basics and determining factors of
designing in open spaces at the front of the book, and the "reference
work" at the end of the book where general dimensions and units,
specifications and norms are all clearly compiled.

Information is clearly presented and easy and quickly accessedImportant planning tool for landscape architects and studentsBy the author of the best-seller Constructing Landscape

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 303460761X
• ISBN13: 9783034607612
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Birkhäuser
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 3.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 1.4" x 9.4"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary