Princeton Architectural Press, 2005. — 144pages. Ken Smith is unquestionably one of the most interesting voices in landscape architecture; his works reflect the intensity and energy of their surroundings and challenge the distinction between landscape and art form. Ken Smith Landscape Architects/Urban Projects focuses on three prominent works in New York City: his East River...
Routledge, 2011. — 736 p. ISBN: 0415553644 Today the practice of urban design has forged a distinctive identity with applications at many different scales – ranging from the block or street scale to the scale of metropolitan and regional landscapes. Urban design interfaces many aspects of contemporary public policy – multiculturalism, healthy cities, environmental justice,...
Island Press, 2013. - 259 p. As cities continue to face climate change impacts while growing in population, they find themselves at the centre of resilience and green city solutions, yet political and budgetary obstacles threaten even the best-planned initiatives. The Guide to Greening Cities is the first book written from the perspective of municipal leaders with successful,...
Architectural Press, 1996. — 224 p. 'This book is a serious and valuable exploration of green design in urban settings.' Perspectives 'Students should benefit from the imaginative layout and readability which lay down the key principles for the further development of environmental issues.' MJ Culus, Library Advisor, Swansea Institute of Higher Education Cutting edge theories...
Mc-Graw-Hill, 2002. — 451 p. Sustainability and site design Site analysis Site grading Designing for people Street and parking lot design Infrastructure Landscape restoration Site layout Vegetation in the site plan Progect management issues Historic landscapes and preserving the land Landscape and culture
Routledge, 2014. — 340 p. — ISBN: 978-0415843522. In this book Gayle Souter-Brown explores the social, economic and environmental benefits of developing greenspace for health and well-being. She examines the evidence behind the positive effects of designed landscapes, and explains effective methods and approaches which can be put into practice by those seeking to reduce costs...
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