Ryan, Thomas, 1952-

Detailing for landscape architects aesthetics, function, constructibility / [electronic resource] : Tom Ryan, Edward Allen, and Patrick Rand ; drawings by Edward Allen ... [et al.]. - Hoboken, N.J. : Chichester : Wiley ; John Wiley [distributor], c2011. - xiii, 258 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Formerly CIP. Includes index.

Takes the reader on an educational journey across three major areas of landscape architectural detailing - aesthetics, function, and constructibility - to demonstrate how powerful design patterns can transform thematic ideas into awe-inspiring built realities. Richly illustrated examples accompany concise discussions of a varied blend of landscape design/detailing issues such as water movement, soil environments, articulating structures and construction assemblies, life cycle costing, sustainability, health and safety, and more.

9780470548783 (pbk.) £57.50

2010019501

GBB0A7380 bnb

015643994 Uk


Architecture--Details.
Landscape architecture.

SB472 / .R93 2011

712.3