A guide to site planning and landscape construction

Author(s)

• Rubenstein, Harvey M.

Bibliographic Information

A guide to site planning and landscape construction

Harvey M. Rubenstein

John Wiley, c1996

4th ed

Note

Rev. ed. of: Guide to site and environmental planning / Harvey M. Rubenstein. 3rd. ed. 1987

Includes bibliographical references (p. 403-404) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This book provides an overview of site planning and landscape construction principles and includes many topics covered in the architecture and landscape architecture registration exams.

Table of Contents

• DESIGN PRINCIPALS AND PROCESS.
• Site Selection and Resource Analysis.
• Visual Design Factors, Context, and Natural Elements.
• Land Use and Circulation.
• Development Design Guidelines.
• SITE ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION DETAILING.
• Contour Lines.
• Grading and Earthwork Calculations.
• Site Drainage.
• Alignment of Horizontal and Vertical Curves.
• Site and Landscape Construction Details.
• Plant Material in Site Planning.
• Specifications.
• ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECT TYPES.
• Sports Facilities and Playgrounds.
• Rooftop Gardens.
• Residential Development Concepts.
• Appendix.
• Bibliography.
• Index.

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Details

• NCID: BA28964376
• ISBN:
  • 0471129321
• LCCN: 95024630
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: x, 412 p.
• Size: 29 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : NA2540.5
  • DC20 : 720/.28
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Building sites -- Planning