Product Description

With projects studied here that have won international and national acclaim, this book examines case studies from all over Europe and explores the relationship between the overall landscape architectural idea for a site and the design of details.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #294609 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

From the Back Cover

This new text explores the relationship between the overall landscape architectural idea for a site and the design of details, including the choice of materials and techniques of construction. The cultural and symbolic significance of such choices will be considered, as well as questions of environmental sustainability. The book offers a more profound understanding of decision-making through all stages of the design process, by examining concept sketches and design development drawings, particularly in relation to the details of the design.

Case studies are drawn together from across Europe. The projects analysed and evaluated here have won international acclaim or been awarded national prizes.