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The Dynamic Landscape: Design, Ecology and Management of Naturalistic Urban Planting
The last quarter of the twentieth century witnessed a burgeoning of interest in ecological or naturally-inspired use of vegetation in the designed landscape. More recently, a strong aesthetic element has been added to what was formerly a movement aimed at creating nature-like landscapes. This book advances an innovative fusion of scientific and ecological planting design philosophies which can address the need for more sustainable designed landscapes. It is a major statement on the design, implementation and management of ecologically-inspired landscape vegetation. With contributions from experts at the forefront of development in this area across Europe and North America, this work gives the reader a valuable synthesis of current thinking.
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First published July 15, 2004
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October 14, 2017
A well-conceived collection of rather technical chapters on the design, maintenance, and social significance of ecologically-inspired landscape design. Emphasis is more towards public landscapes than on the personal, residential landscape, but much is transferable.
The book has a UK and Europe emphasis, which made certain aspects less accessible to this North American, especially when lists of indigenous plants were presented as examples.
I was particularly intrigued by the discussion of sociological studies into the perception of different types of landscapes, a topic with which I not well-versed. I was intrigued by the methodologies as well as the results. I would hesitate to apply the conclusions beyond the cultures that were studied, but the discussion was fascinating.
The book has a UK and Europe emphasis, which made certain aspects less accessible to this North American, especially when lists of indigenous plants were presented as examples.
I was particularly intrigued by the discussion of sociological studies into the perception of different types of landscapes, a topic with which I not well-versed. I was intrigued by the methodologies as well as the results. I would hesitate to apply the conclusions beyond the cultures that were studied, but the discussion was fascinating.
August 26, 2008
A good collection of articles by various authors
A good collection of articles by various authors. They recognized the fact that people cannot have 100% control of the end result of a planting design, and tried to guide instead of taming the plants. A good exploration on ecology.
A good collection of articles by various authors. They recognized the fact that people cannot have 100% control of the end result of a planting design, and tried to guide instead of taming the plants. A good exploration on ecology.
January 6, 2018
I want to live in this book.
August 10, 2012
If your studying landscape architecture and don't know where to start with rural masterplanning e.g designing woodlands, this is a great place to start! This is the second book I've read by Nigel Dunnett and I can see myself buying all of his books. They really are a good practical reference guide.
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