Desert Landscape Architecture

ISBN-13: 9781574442250 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 656 str.

John C. Krieg

Opis

This work provides an understanding of desert environments, their climatic conditions and physical beauty, using the five American deserts of the southwestern United States as an example. Through research and practical experience the author offers insight into how built environments are designed and installed in order to cope with the harsh, unforgiving geophysical area. It seeks to bridge the gap between professional jargon and common sense, displaying detailed information for every facet of landscape design, environmental concerns, water issues, cultural issues, and plant material use.

Recenzje

"...truly encyclopedic in nature...I'm overwhelmed by the scope and depth in which you have covered the subject. This book will take a place of honor on my bookshelf, and be referred to quite often. a reference work that will have an important place in horticulture publishing for many, many, years to come."-William C. Uber, Van Ness Water Gardens
"A tremendous source of detailed information for landscape architects, students, contractors, developers, and home gardeners in pursuit of desert excellence. The author has gathered a deep well of information from his own landscape design...and from his astute awareness of important details. This dedicated book provides answers to many questions."
- Eric A. Johnson, from the Foreword

Spis treści

IntroductionNorth American DesertsLandscape Architectural DesignGrading DesignHardscape DesignPlant Materials and Planting DesignPlant CompendiumIrrigation DesignLighting DesignInstallation and MaintenanceConclusionBibliographyAppendixIndex

O autorze

John C. Krieg