Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards

The new student edition of the definitive reference on landscape
architecture

Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Student Edition is a
condensed treatment of the authoritative Landscape Architectural
Graphic Standards, Professional Edition. Designed to give students
the critical information they require, this is an essential
reference for anyone studying landscape architecture and
design.

Formatted to meet the serious student's needs, the content in this
Student Edition reflects topics covered in accredited landscape
architectural programs, making it an excellent choice for a
required text in landscape architecture, landscape design,
horticulture, architecture, and planning and urban design programs.
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. In
addition, expert advice guides readers through important
considerations such as material life cycle analysis, environmental
impacts, site security, hazard control, environmental restoration
and remediation, and accessibility.

Visit the Companion web site:
wiley.com/go/landscapearchitecturalgraphicstandards

Autorentext

Leonard J. Hopper, RLA, FASLA, is Senior Associate with Mark K. Morrison Associates Ltd in New York City. 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. He is past president of ASLA and the LAF, and is a frequent speaker at universities and conferences nationwide.

Klappentext

The new student edition of the definitive reference on landscape architecture

Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Student Edition is a condensed treatment of the authoritative Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Professional Edition. Designed to give students the critical information they require, this is an essential reference for anyone studying landscape architecture and design.

Formatted to meet the serious student's needs, the content in this Student Edition reflects topics covered in accredited landscape architectural programs, making it an excellent choice for a required text in landscape architecture, landscape design, horticulture, architecture, and planning and urban design programs. 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. In addition, expert advice guides readers through important considerations such as material life cycle analysis, environmental impacts, site security, hazard control, environmental restoration and remediation, and accessibility.

Visit the Companion web site: wiley.com/go/landscapearchitecturalgraphicstandards

Zusammenfassung
The new student edition of the definitive reference on landscape architecture

Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Student Edition is a condensed treatment of the authoritative Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Professional Edition. Designed to give students the critical information they require, this is an essential reference for anyone studying landscape architecture and design.

Formatted to meet the serious student's needs, the content in this Student Edition reflects topics covered in accredited landscape architectural programs, making it an excellent choice for a required text in landscape architecture, landscape design, horticulture, architecture, and planning and urban design programs. 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. In addition, expert advice guides readers through important considerations such as material life cycle analysis, environmental impacts, site security, hazard control, environmental restoration and remediation, and accessibility.

  Visit the Companion web site: wiley.com/go/landscapearchitecturalgraphicstandards

Inhalt
Preface. Acknowledgments.

PART I: PRACTICE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE.

General.

Overview of Profession.

Construction Documentation.

Overview of Construction Documentation.

Project Manual.

Construction Drawing Layout.

Drawing Symbols.

Landscape Surveys.

Landscape Planning.

Computer-Aided Design.

GIS.

Environmental and Legal.

Environmental Review.

Legal - Permits and Regulations.

Project Administration.

Project Management.

Business Administration (Records, Legal, Liability).

Cost Estimating.

Bidding.

Construction Administration.

Maintenance, Compost, Site Occupation, and Post Occ surveys,.

PART II: STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES.

Human Factors.

Human Dimensions.

Human Nature and Spatial Relationships.

Community Participation.

Environmental Factors.

Modifying Solar Radiation.

Modifying Wind.

Regional Climate.

Modifying Microclimates.

Modifying Air Quality.

Brownfields Evaluation.

Environmental Hazards.

Wetlands Evaluation.

Resource Inventory and Conservation.

Sustainable Site Design.

Cultural Factors.

Historic Landscape.

Security Considerations.

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design.

Site Security Design.

Site Planning.

Environmental Site Analysis.

The Town Planning Process.

Rural Village Design.

Elements of Urbanism.

Plan Types.

Block Types.

Open Space Types.

Building Typ…