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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. The book advances a fusion of scientific and ecological planting design philosophy that 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 people at the forefront of developments in this field, in both Europe and North America, it provides a valuable synthesis of current thinking.
332 pages, Paperback
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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