Living Systems Other / Books Innovative Materials and Technologies for Landscape Architecture | The use of innovative new materials is an important trend in landscape architecture today. These materials include biodegradable geotextiles, super-absorbent polymers, and plants that react to changing soil conditions. Water is a major … Contributed by amazon 07.07. 2007 12:00:46 (15273 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Urban Landscape Architecture Other / Books The urban landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade as cities worldwide implement revitalization plans designed to keep urban areas vital and appealing for both tourism and residency. Bringing a sense of space and place to the public areas of urban cities is essential for the vitality of … Contributed by amazon 13.10. 2007 10:44:14 (19744 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards Other / Books Ramsey/Sleeper Architectural Graphic Standards Series | Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Student Edition is a condensed treatment of the authoritative Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Professional Edition. Designed to give students the critical information they require, this is an … Contributed by amazon 25.11. 2007 11:59:18 (20974 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Garden and Landscape Architects of France Other / Books This series has documented the contemporary landscape architecture of Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and England. Now at last comes France, that historic force in formality (Versailles), fauvism (Fontainbleau) and egalitarianism (public parks), and a recent force in contemporary landscape architecture. … Contributed by amazon 05.09. 2007 09:15:07 (16344 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Japanese Gardens Other / Books Nature crafted by man The Japanese garden, like all gardens, is more than mere nature; it is nature crafted by man. It needs the hands of the designer to give it meaning. The Japanese garden belongs to the realm of architecture; at its best, it is nature as art. The phases of its history document the … Contributed by amazon 09.11. 2007 09:55:09 (11225 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Professional Practice for Landscape Architects Other / Books This book, organised in an extremely-user friendly manner, equips the landscape architect with all of the required knowledge in business and law. It is of great value to Landscape architects throughout their academic and professional life. … Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2007 08:40:46 (12962 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Design and Landscape for People Other / Books New Approaches to Renewal | The new community planning: invaluable strategies for creative rebuilding and renovating from around the world. For many years planning was something done in the name of progress by distant committees with the abstract aim of tidying boundaries and controlling growth. In the … Contributed by amazon 21.10. 2007 11:53:58 (11416 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Dryopteris cycadina - shaggy shield fern Plants / Ferns Shaggy shield fern is a lovely fern with geometrically regular architecture. Individual leaflets are deep green and glossy, composed around a nearly black stem. The fronds are mostly upright making an attractive specimen plant beneath tree canopies. It is hardy to about -30°C. Cut off all leaves in … Contributed by havlis 20.04. 2008 20:44:45 (38460 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Berkeley Rocks Other / Books Building with Nature | The Berkeley hills offer great natural beauty and sensitive landscape design that skillfully incorporates the architecture into the natural environment. In the early 20th century, architects inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement worked to integrate the hills large outcrops of … Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 10:26:53 (11565 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Prussian Gardens in Europe Other / Books With more than 70 essays and articles on the history of Prussian gardens, this volume is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in landscape architecture. Garden historians from over 20 countries examine themes like Prussian Gardens as Inspiration, Interpretation and Evaluation of Gardens in Europe … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2008 14:49:41 (12552 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Planting Design Illustrated Other / Books This is one of the most comprehensive books on Planting Design. It fills in the blank in this field and introduces poetry, painting and symbolism into Planting Design. It covers in detail the two major systems in Planting Design: Formal Planting Design and Naturalistic Planting Design. It has numerous … Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 14:49:25 (16038 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Clematis Other / Books Inspiration, Selection & Practical Guidance | Clematis are among the most showy of flowering perennials. They are surprisingly easy to cultivate in a wide range of temperate climates-there is a clematis perfect for almost every region in North America, and they come in spring and autumn blooming … Contributed by amazon 18.05. 2007 21:54:13 (9810 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Pinehurst - Home of American Golf Other / Books In celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the venerable Pinehurst No. 2 course comes the release of the definitive history of North Carolina Sandhills golf, Pinehurst ~ Home of American Golf (The Evolution of a Legend) written by veteran golf course architect Richard Mandell. It is a story of dumb … Contributed by amazon 28.11. 2007 10:36:54 (12262 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acanthus mollis - bear´s breeches Plants / Perennials Bear’s breeches is a unique perennial with large, architectural leaves. They are deep green and extremely glossy. Strong plants make long, erect stems with pinkish flowers at the end of summer. It is evergreen in milder parts of Europe. … Contributed by havlis 22.03. 2008 16:32:47 (37832 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Peter Fudge Gardens Other / Books For anyone wanting to improve their outdoor space, whether professional landscaper or new homeowner, this guide will provide inspiration and advice on a variety of modern garden design techniques. From tiny urban courtyards to sprawling country properties, award-winning designer Peter Fudge shares his … Contributed by amazon 02.05. 2008 09:28:28 (14114 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Making the Modern Garden Other / Books A superlative analysis of contemporary gardens as well as fascinating collection of landscapes around the world, Making the Modern Garden is a definitive study of the philosophy and practice of garden design at the outset of the twenty-first century. Author Christopher Bradley-Hole, himself a landscape … Contributed by amazon 12.12. 2007 09:55:07 (31665 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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