Residential Landscape Architecture, 5/E
Norman K. Booth, The Ohio State University
James E. Hiss, Ohio State University

ISBN-10: 0136126979
ISBN-13: 9780136126973

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2008
Format: Cloth; 576 pp
Published: 08/01/2007

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For courses in Landscape Design 

 

Residential Landscape Architecture is an introductory text that covers the process and techniques for designing the single family residential site. It is intended for individuals who will be or are currently designing residential landscapes as a professional career. The book features a thorough, how-to explanation of each of the steps of the design process from initial contact with the client to a completed master plan.

For courses in Landscape Design 

 

Residential Landscape Architecture is an introductory text that covers the process and techniques for designing the single family residential site. It is intended for individuals who will be or are currently designing residential landscapes as a professional career. The book features a thorough, how-to explanation of each of the steps of the design process from initial contact with the client to a completed master plan.

 

Hallmark Features

 

Step-by-step explanation of the design process

  • One of the few textbooks to give a through explanation of the process of creating design solutions for the private residential site 

Review outline at the end of each chapter

  • Allows readers to review significant chapter content and test their knowledge of key points 

Case studies are provided throughout the text

  • The case studies provide the reader with a variety of alternative design solutions for each of the presented projects

 

New chapter on sustainable landscape design

  • Addresses current trends and concerns within the design fields and gives readers a comprehensive approach to creating a sustainable landscape 

New chapter on color rendering

  • Provides a hands-on approach to using color to produce professional graphics
  • Numerous color examples provided along with sample projects

Section 1: Philosophical Framework

Chapter 1: The Typical Residential Site

Chapter 2: Outdoor Rooms

Chapter 3: Sustainable Design

 

Section 2: Design Process

Chapter 4: Design Process Overview

Chapter 5: Meeting the Clients

Chapter 6: Site Measuring and Base Map Preparation

Chapter 7: Site and Program

Chapter 8: Functional Diagrams

Chapter 9: Preliminary Design and Design Principles

Chapter 10: Form Composition

Chapter 11: Spatial Composition

Chapter 12: Material Composition and Master Plan

 

Section 3: Applications

Chapter 13: Special Projects

Chapter 14: Case Studies in Alternative Design Solutions

Chapter 15: Color Rendering Landscape Design Drawings   

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