Landscape Architecture: An Introduction
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1. Verfasser: Holden, Robert (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London Laurence King Publishing 2014
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Cover; Copyright; Title Page; Contents; Introduction; What is a landscape architect?; How this book is structured; 1. The History of Landscape Architecture; Beginnings; The growth of landscape architecture as a profession; The growth of the profession in Europe; The expansion of the profession worldwide; Case study: Painshill Park, Surrey, UK; Planning; City planning and structural green space; Changing styles: from Modernism to Postmodernism and beyond; Case study: Emscher Park, Ruhr Valley, Germany; Changing priorities: ecology, biodiversity and sustainability
Case study: Ijsselmeerpolders, the Netherlands2. Beginning a Project; The brief; Types of client; Case study: Westergasfabriek Park, Amsterdam; Fees: how to get paid; Case study: Central Park, New York City; Site survey; Case study: Thames Barrier Park, London; 3. The Design Process; Developing a design; Case study: Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus; The principles of design; Case study: Hedeland Arena, Roskilde, Denmark; Human flow and natural change; Case study: Marketplace and Waterfront, Odda, Norway; 4. Representing the Landscape Design; Drawing and sketchbooks
Case study: School Courtyard, London3D modelling and video; Photography; Digital design; Building Information Modelling (BIM); Mapping, air photography, satellite imagery and Geographic Information Systems (GIS); Report writing; Live presentations; Case study: Villa Garden at Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus; 5. From Design Team to Long-term Landscape Management; The stages of work; Case study: London 2012 Olympic Park; Multi-disciplinary design teams; The programme of work and the design team; Costing a project; Landscape management; Case study: The Parks Trust, Milton Keynes, UK
Case study: Dr Jac. P. Thijssepark, Amstelveen, the Netherlands6. Education and Employment; Applying for a university course; Internships and jobs; Setting up your own business; Marketing; Case study: Thames Landscape Strategy; A note on professional status: the way the profession is seen worldwide; Case study: Druk White Lotus School, Ladakh, India; 7. The Future; A changing environment; Some challenges; Case study: The Dutch National Water Plan; Case study: Floating Gardens, Shad Thames, London; Case study: Korail, Dhaka, Bangladesh; Case study: North Holland coastline, the Netherlands
Recycling and everyday practiceFinal thoughts; Glossary; Bibliography; Index; Picture credits
Aimed at prospective and new students, this book gives a comprehensive introduction to the nature and practise of landscape architecture, the professional skills required and the latest developments.After discussing the history of the profession, the book explains the design process through principles such as hierarchy, human scale, unity, harmony, asymmetry, color, form, and texture. It looks at how design is represented through both drawing and modeling, and through digital techniques such as CAD and the use of GIS (Geographic Information Systems). This is followed by an examination of proje
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