Sustainable site design : criteria, process, and case studies for integrating site and region in landscape design

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    • Dinep, Claudia
    • Schwab, Kristin

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Sustainable site design : criteria, process, and case studies for integrating site and region in landscape design

Claudia Dinep, Kristin Schwab

J. Wiley, c2010

  • : cloth

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Sustainable Site Design introduces the core concepts of sustainability as applied to landscape architecture. Focusing on site-scale design, this book provides a regional framework for integrating sustainable practices throughout the design process. From landscape analysis to program and design development, each design phase is illustrated with detailed case studies covering a broad range of innovative built landscape architectural projects.

Table of Contents

Preface. Acknowledgments. 1 Landscape Sustainability Framework and Criteria. 2 Program Development-Menomonee Valley Industrial Center. 3 Stakeholder Influence-Whitney Water Purification Facility. 4 Regional and Site Assessment-Sandstone Visitor Center. 5 Form-Making-Paradise Valley Residence. 6 Design Efficiency-Gannett/USA Today Headquarters. 7 User Experience-Tanner Springs Park. Glossary. References. Index.

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