Visual Communication for Landscape Architecture (Basics Landscape Architecture) - Softcover

Trudi Entwistle & Edwin Knighton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 2940496013 ISBN 13: 9782940496013

Publisher: Fairchild Books, 2013

Synopsis

Visual Communication for Landscape Architecture demonstrates not only how and where a range of visual communication skills are needed to inform a design process, but also why they are essential in order to make presentations both informative and memorable. It illustrates how representational techniques can be sensitively applied in different contexts appropriate to a diverse range of design challenges, and encourages experimentation with contemporary techniques, both 2D and 3D. Developing a professional but creative design portfolio is explored in relation to creating e-portfolios and websites.

A total of 12 contemporary case studies enable readers to contextualize the methods and techniques explored in each chapter through exploring real-life examples of winning projects by successful landscape architecture practices, making this title an inspirational resource for both budding - and practising - landscape architects.

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Review

'This handsome book does a superb job of explaining why we use visual communication - a task which no other book on representation for landscape architecture has yet accomplished. Many gorgeous illustrations from a wide range of sources add richness and depth to this indispensable text.' --Tim Waterman, Senior Lecturer, Landscape Architecture Writtle School of Design, UK 20121011

'Well crafted and beautifully constructed, the authors have framed the book to adhere to the design sequence, detailing contemporary strategies and technologies for visualizing designed spaces. An excellent addition to any aspiring landscape architect's library.' --Ken Yocom, Assistant Professor, Landscape Architecture Graduate Program University of Washington, US

'Well crafted and beautifully constructed, the authors have framed the book to adhere to the design sequence, detailing contemporary strategies and technologies for visualizing designed spaces. An excellent addition to any aspiring landscape architect's library.' --Ken Yocom, Assistant Professor, Landscape Architecture Graduate Program University of Washington, US

'Well crafted and beautifully constructed, the authors have framed the book to adhere to the design sequence, detailing contemporary strategies and technologies for visualizing designed spaces. An excellent addition to any aspiring landscape architect's library.' --Ken Yocom, Assistant Professor, Landscape Architecture Graduate Program University of Washington, US

From the Back Cover

Basics Landscape Architecture 03: Visual Communication for Landscape Architecture offers students and developing practitioners of landscape architecture a practical and inspirational guide to the use of visual communication in their design work.
This book clearly illustrates how representational techniques (such as sketching, analytical drawing and 3D models) can best be used to solve a diverse range of design challenges. The book encourages students to question the most effective way to record, plan and communicate their designs through the use of representational technique projects. With over 200 images from a wide range of landscape architects and students, every technique is fully explored and explained to help the readers incorporate them into their own work.
The structure of the book follows the narrative of a design sequence, from concept to execution, which helps embed representational techniques as an integral part of the creative design process. Numerous tips and exercises will help reinforce students' understanding of contemporary techniques and their sensitive application, encouraging experimentation and acquisition of the broad palette of representational techniques available to today's landscape architects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fairchild Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 2940496013
• ISBN 13: 9782940496013
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 208