garden design - A Selection

Discover the greatest in garden design: Garden Design Review is the inaugural edition of an exclusive new compendium of the most outstanding projects and products in garden planning and landscape architecture around the world. A garden not only extends living space outdoors; it also enhances the quality of life. A green enclave is an aesthetically decisive factor in architecture and a neighbourhood environment and, in times of ever-intensifying urbanisation, takes on an existential role in both

The last quarter of the twentieth century witnessed a burgeoning interest in ecological or naturally inspired use of vegetation in the designed landscape. More recently a strong aesthetic element has been added to what was formerly a movement aimed at creating nature-like landscapes. The Dynamic Landscape advances a fusion of scientific and ecological planning design philosophy that can address the need for more sustainable designed landscapes. It is a major statement on the design,

Open Space: Urban Public Landscape Design

Unlock your creative talents and transform your outdoor garden space! This inspirational yet practical gardening book offers you all the guidance you need to conceive, plan, construct and plant the garden of your dreams. Let's dig in! This fully revised edition was produced by a team of award-winning experts under the supervision of the RHS. It includes: - Extensive design inspiration backed up with practical gardening tips, including step-by-step garden structures and planting techniques

Presents essays by one hundred landscape architects and garden designers reflecting on universal gardening questions, illustrated with photos of each designer's work.

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Human beings have been transforming Mediterranean landscapes into art for at least thirty thousand years. Today's artists, sculptors, designers, architects and gardeners explore age-old vernacular materials, skills and sites to produce extraordinary landscape art that affirms an ideal of partnership with nature while celebrating layers of living in this multifaceted region. Each work observes the logic of place as determined by climate, geology, flora and fauna, architecture and land use.

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145 colour, 22 black & white line drawings

This book offers a breakdown of the process involved in creating a garden, from making an initial assessment of the sites possibilities to applying design principles...

A visual journey through the history of landscape design For thousands of years, people have altered the meaning of space by reshaping nature. As an art form, these architectural landscape creations are stamped with societal imprints unique to their environment and place in time. Illustrated History of Landscape Design takes an optical sweep of the iconic landscapes constructed throughout the ages. Organized by century and geographic region, this highly visual reference uses hundreds of

Neighbourhood landscapes are the quintessential forms of urban landscapes in most cities worldwide. They are pervasive, and hence experienced by the large majority of urban dwellers in their everyday life. More than parks, nature reserves or nature areas which are visited as destinations, neighbourhood landscapes provide the most immediate, frequent and convenient form of nature experienced by urban dwellers on a daily basis. They are also valuable as social spaces to bring residents together,

Very good. Spine is solid-pages are clean, tight and unmarked-looks unread-some very light edge wear to covers (bumps; small creases) o/w excellent Sewn binding. Contains: Illustrations, color, Line drawings, black & white. Audience: General/trade.

A stunning guide for gardeners keen to transform small and awkward outdoor spaces into beautiful and practical escapes. From courtyards to rooftops, Kate Gould draws on her experience as an award-winning garden designer to provide tailored solutions and inspirational ideas. Covering topics such as how to design and measure the perfect garden, choose and use the best materials and maintain a lush garden all year round, Urban Garden Design includes detailed advice for gardeners undeterred by

Very Good Tight, uncreased spine, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, corners bumped, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders.