Russia: A Crossroads Between History and Nature (Exploring Countries of the World)

This excellent resource presents an authentic portrait of Russia’s tumultuous history, chaotic present, and uncertain but promising future. Supplemented by an insightful text, the colorful images evoke the differences between modernity and the past communist period that manifest themselves through society, the arts, and architecture. From the serene beauty of Russia’s landscapes, churches, and age-old artwork to the compelling faces of its inhabitants, young world travelers will experience for themselves the true spirit of Russia through the pages of this book.


Russia: A Crossroads Between History and Nature (Exploring Countries of the World)

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Grading for Landscape Architects and Architects

“The contour line is the only precise and accurate means for representing the free and natural formation of terrain in the plan; so learn to use this instrument!” Professor Hans Loidl, Landscape Architect and Teacher

The two design elements of landscape architecture are plants and terrain. While the subject of vegetation is well documented by numerous publications, there is a lack of technical literature in the field of grading.

This volume fills that gap: History, forms of terrain, basic principles, digital modeling, slope reinforcement systems, construction site implementation, and practical examples all are treated in detail by the author. Short problems, systematically organized and arranged in increasing order of difficulty, enable the reader to apply what he or she has learned. The exercises are suitable for self-study. Together with the large amount of practical information provided by the book, they also enable architects to become familiar with grading as an important design element of landscape architecture.


Grading for Landscape Architects and Architects

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Planting the Landscape: A Professional Approach to Garden Design

The artistic combinations of plants are endless-and so are the effects they have on the human eye and spirit. As a planting designer, you must acquire vision, patience, and skill as you learn to read the landscape in all its myriad forms to create meaningful and lasting environments. From idea through implementation, Planting the Landscape shows you how.

Planting design poses exciting but complex challenges for the landscape architect, demanding creativity, practical know-how, and the ability to integrate the natural with the planned-all through the living medium of plants that grow and change over time.

Planting the Landscape is a unique, comprehensive guide to both the art and the science of planting design-with step-by-step coverage of every stage of the design process, from initial idea through implementation. Combining history, design principles, and horticultural practice in a single volume, it provides the reader with a solid grasp of:
* The history and evolution of specific design forms
* Environmental considerations and plant affinities
* Design concepts, principles, and analysis
* How to create a design vocabulary and develop a plant palette
* How to compose a planting design
* The essentials of planting and maintenance

Over 200 stunning color photographs and dozens of vivid illustrations offer an inspiring visual library of design possibilities that complement the text, and international examples place design ideas and development within a global context.

Accessible, clear, and precisely written, Planting the Landscape is an excellent design companion for landscape architecture professionals and students.


Planting the Landscape: A Professional Approach to Garden Design

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