Thinking about Landscape Architecture: Principles of a Design Profession for the 21st Century

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter One: Introduction—What is a Landscape Architect?
	Landscape Architecture: A Design Profession for the Twenty-First Century
	Landscape Architecture: Science or Art?
	Landscape Architects Must Balance Practical with Artistic Considerations
	Academic Preparation
	The Design Studio Environment
	Career Opportunities
	Steps to Becoming a Professional Landscape Architect
	Notes
	Further Reading
Chapter Two: The Language and Concepts of Design—Practical Principles and Definitions to be Thinking About
	Introduction
	Is Design a Verb or a Noun?
	When Is Dirt Soil?
	Landscape Architects as Stewards of the Land
	Design with Nature
	Sustainability
	Collaboration
	Scale: Another Word with More than One Meaning
	Agent of the Client
	Elaboration of Further Design Topics
	Circulation
	Where Do Design Ideas Come from?
	Inspiration from Nature
	The Age of Context
	Putting It All Together
	Cultural Differences in Design
	Finally, Make Room for Serendipity
	Notes
	Further Reading
Chapter Three: The Design Process and the Life of a Project
	Introduction
	Design
	The Design Process
	Phase I: Schematic Design
	Phase II: Design Development
	Phase III: Construction Documents
	Phase IV: Bidding
	Phase V: Construction Implementation
	Phase VI: Post-Construction Evaluation
	A Real-Life Project: Design Process
	Notes
	Further Reading
Chapter Four: Historical Context of Landscape Architecture—From the Garden of Eden to the New York High Line and Sustainable Design
	Introduction
	Historical Overview of Landscape Architecture
	Dawn of Early Human Habitation on the Land
	Early Southern and Northern European Garden Design Traditions
	The City Beautiful and Other Idealistic Movements in Urban Planning
	Town and Land Planning
	Modernism and Contemporary Themes
	Sustainable Design
	Notes
	Further Reading
Chapter Five: Fundamental Design and Spatial Organization Concepts
	Introduction
	Non-Linear Right Brain–Left Brain Thinking
	Where Do Ideas for a Design Come from?
	The Design Concept
	Landscape as Narratives
	Landscape and Cultural Context
	Inspired by Historical Precedent
	Inspiration from Nature
	Architectural Inspired Landscape Space
	Symbolism
	Landscape as Art
	Is it Art or Inspired by a Cultural Artifact?
	A Garden Can Inspire Art
	Work of Practicality
	Reconstructed Watershed Landscape
	Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure
	Conclusion
	Notes
	Further Reading
Chapter Six: Gardens, Communities, Parks, and Urban Design
	Introduction
	Gardens
	Parks
	Urban Design
	Educational and Commercial Campuses
	Waterfronts
	Environmental Restoration
	Notes
	Further Reading
Chapter Seven: Designing with Plants in Mind
	Introduction
	Changing Seasons
	Overview of Plant Physical Characteristics by Region
	Quality of Light (Sunlight and Shade) and Plants
	Horticultural Considerations in Selecting Plants
	Other Factors Affecting Plant Growth and Survival
	Plant Selection Based on Climate and Other Ecological Factors
	New Challenges in Plant Selection
	Aesthetic Considerations
	Planting Design: From Plans to Reality
	Notes
	Further Reading
Chapter Eight: Concrete, Soil, Wood, and Other Materials
	Introduction
	The Great Variety of Materials Available to the Designer
	Concrete
	Stone
	Brick: Another Type of Manufactured Modular Material
	Metal
	Examples of Material Selection to Create a Variety of Results
	Fountains and Pools
	Soil
	Having Fun with Materials
	Notes
	Further Reading
Chapter Nine: Design Realization
	Introduction
	Professional Responsibility: Protecting the Health, Safety, and Welfare of the Public
	Design Considerations
	Grading and Drainage
	Notes
	Further Reading
Chapter Ten: Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Design
	Introduction
	Sustainable Design: Myth or Achievable Goal?
	Nature, a Model for Infrastructure
	Plants in Combination with Grading and the Environment
	Managing Storm Water
	The Role of Plants in a Sustainable Landscape
	Plants and Their Relevance to Sustainability
	Notes
	Further Reading
Chapter Eleven: The Future of Landscape Architecture
	Introduction
	Giving Back
	Repurpose
	Water Conservation
	Conserve and Rebuild Soil
	Specialization
	Global Practice
	Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach to Design
	Technology
	Note
	Further Reading
Index