Format:
Online Ressource (xlii, 287 pages)
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illustrations (some color)
Edition:
2nd ed.
ISBN:
9780754680000
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0754680002
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9780754630357
,
0754630358
Content:
First published in 1992, Nick Robinson's Planting Design Handbook has since become widely used as a definitive text on landscape architecture courses throughout the world. This second edition still provides a complete examination of both the principles and the practice of design with plants, for public, institutional and private landscapes, but is fully revised and updated, taking account of developments in professional practice and reflecting a variety of media which are currently used. The layout of the book is clearer and more spacious, with colour illustrations. While retaining the beautif
Content:
Part I: Principles -- 1. Why design? -- 2. Plants as a medium for design -- 3. Spatial characteristics of plants -- 4. Creating spaces with plants -- 5. Composite landscape -- 6. Visual properties of plants -- 7. Principles of visual composition -- 8. Plant assemblages -- Part II: Process -- 9. A method for planting design -- Part III: Practice -- 10. Structure planting -- 11. Ornamental planting -- 12. Conclusion.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 280-283) and index. - Print version record
Additional Edition:
9780754630357
Additional Edition:
0754630358
Additional Edition:
0754630358
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Robinson, Nick, 1954- Planting design handbook Aldershot, Hants, England ; Burlington, VT, USA : Ashgate, ©2004
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic book
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Electronic books
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