Detailing for Landscape Architects

The new industry standard on landscape architectural detailingDetailing for Landscape Architects takes the reader on an educational journey across three major areas of landscape architectural detailing-aesthetics, function, and constructibility-to demonstrate how powerful design patterns can transform thematic ideas into awe-inspiring built realities. Richly illustrated examples accompany concise discussions of a varied blend of landscape design/detailing issues such as water movement, soil environments, articulating structures and construction assemblies, life cycle costing, sustainability, health and safety, and more. This book approaches the subject of detailing in a systematic manner, and provides a balanced framework for design and workmanship that conveys the essence of the built landscape.Detailing for Landscape Architects shows how details can:* Reinforce design ideas through the continuity and discontinuity of patterns* Actively contribute to the overall form or geometry of the design* Be designed to be durable and flexible while enhancing the entire design* Gracefully accommodate the natural growth and change of plant materials* Anticipate maintenance needs to minimize future disruptions* Maximize their cost effectiveness through understanding their function while designing to meet those functionsIncluding chapters that apply detail patterns to the design of an urban plaza, a roof deck, and a residence, Detailing for Landscape Architects offers guidance on solving specific technical requirements, while preserving and enhancing the visual qualities that celebrate innovation, and carry forth a timeless quality of building.