Constructing Landscape: Materials, Techniques, Structural Components

by Astrid Zimmermann (Editor)

Constructing Landscape is a systematic introduction to technical and constructional open space planning, with all the relevant topics, from the most common materials and surfaces to the construction of open space elements and the use of plants. For landscape architects and architects it is an indispensable guide to correct and professional execution planning as well as to preparing solid and well-thought-out requests for proposal. Constructing Landscape is divided into two sections, Materials and Surfaces and Building Construction and Building Elements. The first section provides an overview of the various building materials of land-scape architecture and their specific characteristics. It also explains the qualities of surfaces and the different approaches to treating them. The second section begins with an introductory chapter explaining the principles of statics, the connections of loadbearing elements, and the various approaches to anchoring building components and support

Genres: Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Reference, Construction, Design

533 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Karl Barrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything you wanted to know about Landscape Architecture that they don't teach you at University. It's a huge book but really in depth and very clear without the wishy washy approach, straight to the point just how I like it! I bought this book, it's not cheap but I guarantee you will use it all the way through your undergraduate studies and most likely beyond! Worth it's weight in gold! Drainage? Gradients? Earthworks? Materials? No problem!