Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (954 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470067977 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 576 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Designed to give students the critical information they require, this is an essential reference for anyone studying landscape architecture and design. Students will gain an understanding of all the critical material they need for the core classes required by all curriculums, including: * Construction documentation * Site planning * Professional practice * Site grading and earthwork * Construction principles * Water supply and management * Pavement and structures in the landscape * Parks and recreational spaces * Soils, asphalt, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, and recreational surfaces * Evaluating the environmental and human health impacts of materials Like Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, this Student Edition provides essential specification and detailing information on the fundamentals of landscape architecture, including sustainable design principles, planting (including green roofs), stormwater management, and wetlands constuction and evaluation. Formatted to meet the serious student's needs, the content in this Student Edition reflects topics cove
Hopper, RLA, FASLA, is Senior Associate with Mark K. He teaches and coordinates the Master's in Landscape ArchitectureTechnology Sequence courses at the City College School of Architecture, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture, and teaches the technology sequence of courses in Columbia University's Master of Science in Landscape Design Program. Morrison Associates Ltd in New York City. Leonard J. He is past president of ASLA
Hopper. The successful Wiley series of Architectural Graphic Standards editions formed its basis, and it is likely that this title will also have a long run of valued versions. "This impressive volume represents the work of more than 100 authors, brought together under the able editorship of Leonard J. It should be considered an essential purchase for academic and professional libraries that support landscape architects and would also be useful for larger public libraries frequented by city planners." (American Reference Books Annual, 2008) "This is a thorough and comprehensive reference to the standards and practices of landscape architecture and design necessary for producing professional drawings." (Bo
Great Book Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards has the same information as Time Saver Standards (and more), but is more thoughtfully organized. I can see the book being used by anyone, from a young professional studying for the L.A.R.E. to a seasoned professional needing an "all in one" reference book. Every professional library has books that are just pretty pictures for inspiration, but they don't really provide anything else. This book is full of the fundamental knowledge for the Landscape Architect.. Outstanding resource for landscape architects (and students too) AcornMan Leonard Hopper has done a tremendous job of compiling an immense amount of information that covers a broad expanse of topics relevant to landscape architecture, from site analysis to the design of zoo exhibits and everything in between. One of the book's best and most useful features is the enormous compilation of detailed construction diagrams for all sorts of site elements. To top things off, the entire book is very well organized and easy to use.For years the only book with similar information was Time Saver Standards, which I have always found to be difficult to navigate, poorly organized, a. Five Stars Brett A. Harris THE BIBLE. (Mic Drop)