Landscape Architecture Research Guide: Finding Books

Containing over 5,000 entries from Aalto to ziggurat, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of architecture available. Beautifully illustrated and written in a clear and concise style, it covers all periods of Western architectural history, from ancient times to the present day. It also includes concise biographies of leading architects, from Brunelleschi and Imhotep to Le Corbusier and Richard Rogers. The text is complimented by over 250 beautiful and meticulous line drawings, labelled cross-sections and diagrams. These include precise drawings of typical building features, making it easy for readers to identify particular period styles.

Written by a professor/practitioner of landscape architecture, this classic text provides an introduction to the theories, techniques, methods, and history of ecological planning, site planning, and landscape design. Offers a broad perspective on ecological analysis, conservation, landscape planning and environmental impact, site planning and landscape design, human and natural factors, microclimate, planting design, landscape engineering, and a short history of parks, gardens, housing and conservation movements. For students in introductory courses in landscape architecture, architecture, city and regional planning, or landscape horticulture, and for professionals involved in related disciplines.

Newly designed and containing a full 40 percent completely new content, Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture, Second Edition, continues to be the most complete source of site design and construction standards and data. It is fully metric, to meet Federal and International requirements. It features increased coverage of: Site storm water "best management" practices · New urban tree planting and xeriscape concepts · Earth retaining structures and pavement design · Land reclamation, including soil and vegetation restoration · Metric site layout practices, including recreation facilities · Energy and resource conservation · Natural processes and site construction procedures · New expanded construction details · Simplified construction materials data. Over 50 sections provide concise tables, checklists, "Key Point" text summaries, and illustrations to provide an invaluable information resource for offices and classrooms throughout the world.

Authored by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers, this work is the professional plant appraiser’s how-to manual for determining size, species, condition, and location factors that influence the value of plants.

Incorporating the content of 5 CDs with a retail value of $230, The Interactive Manual and Photo-Library of Woody Landscape Plants, DVD Version offers the convenience of one DVD-ROM and a new low price. Based on Michael A. Dirr's classic work, The Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, this new DVD-ROM covers 1670 species and 7800 cultivars, with 7600 high-quality plant images. The plant database is searchable by 72 criteria, including hardiness zones, water and light requirements, growth characteristics, flowers, fruits, and fall colors. The DVD offers the latest and most reliable information on woody landscape plants for the landscape professional and the home gardener alike. Runs on Windows 98, XP, and Vista (with Service Pack 1, which can be found online, http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935791). For optimal quality, change computer resolution to 800 X 600.

This is a marvelous and rare work of many species of trees and shroubs used for roadside plantings. very descriptive tables address charachteristics for each species. Book is oversized and in closed reference. Excellent for Landscape Architecture and land use planning and rehabilitation.