Design for Mountain Communities: A Landscape and Architectural Guide

Language: English

Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, 1990

0442220952 / 9780442220952

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2nd printing. Rubbing (commonly visible on dark-colored dustjackets), 1/4" closed tear at rear bottom corner of dj and 'Newbridge Book Clubs' inkstamp on rear endpapers, elsewise a bright, clean, tight copy. "Those who design places for people in the mountais are faced with constraints and opportunities far different from those that characterize other landscapes." PROLIFICALLY ILLUSTRATED in black-and-white photography, topography maps, drawings, and plot plans with accompanying descriptive captions. "Design for Mountain Communities" is the only book available that offers not only an ecological basis for landscape and architectural design in the mountains, but also an overview of the historical roots of alpine architecture, a survey of the lessons to be learned from recent mountain projects, a step-by-step process for design in a natural setting, and a wealth of practical information for design." 399 pages. NOTE: Due to the large size and weight of the book additional shipping cost will be requested/required for OUT-OF-U.S. shipment in accordance with country of destination. GO4.…

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Title
Design for Mountain Communities: A Landscape and Architectural Guide
Author
Sherry Dorward
Publisher
Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York
Publication year
1990
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Very Good
Binding
Cloth Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0442220952
ISBN 13
9780442220952
Edition
First Edition
Dimensions
4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall

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