School Grounds: Their Design And Development (1922)

By Howard Gilkey

Book Overview

School Grounds: Their Design and Development is a book written by Howard Gilkey in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive guide on how to design and develop school grounds that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and safe for students. It covers topics such as the importance of outdoor space in education, the principles of landscape design, the selection of appropriate plants and trees, and the creation of recreational areas. The book also includes case studies of successful school ground projects from around the world, providing readers with practical examples of how to implement the ideas and principles discussed in the book. Overall, School Grounds: Their Design and Development is a valuable resource for educators, landscape architects, and anyone interested in creating engaging and stimulating outdoor environments for children.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163878197
• ISBN13: 9781163878194
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"