Introduction to Landscape Design and Construction - Hardcover

Blake, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0566077698 ISBN 13: 9780566077692

Publisher: Gower Publishing Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

How do you design a landscape suitable for its intended uses? How can the natural landscape be enhanced with new features and focal points? How can you make pedestrians stay on the footpath? What sort of contract should you choose for your client's contractor? This introduction to landscape design aims to tackle all of these questions and guide the student through the many facets of professional practice and welding together the artistic, legal, financial, environmental and management issues. The relative merits of hard and soft landscaping are examined and the book provides a step-by-step guide through all the stages of project management, from initial discussions and site inspection, to final plans and drawings and maintenance.

About this title

About the Author

One of a family of design writers, James Blake is founder and principal of James Blake Associates, a medium-sized practice of landscape architects. He has over 15 years' experience in landscape design in both urban and rural schemes and has managed a wide variety of commissions for both private and public sectors. He is a Chartered Landscape Architect and member of the Landscape Institute, and a college lecturer.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gower Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0566077698
• ISBN 13: 9780566077692
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 200