Campus Landscapes: Functions, Forms, Features [Hardcover]

Richard P. Dober (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 4, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0471353566 | ISBN-13: 978-0471353560 | Edition: 1

A practical guide to creating sites, plans, and designs for the campus landscape
Broad lawns, open spaces, wooded groves-the campus landscape is both the seat and symbol of higher education. It also has a growing role to play for institutions seeking toput their best foot forward in pursuit of students and funding. This comprehensive handbook provides information, instruction, and ideas on planning and designing every aspect of the campus landscape, from parking lots to playing fields. Using real-world examples of classic and contemporary campus landscapes, this unique resource features:
* Coverage of landscape restoration and regeneration as well as new projects
* An assessment matrix for consistent, effective evaluation of existing and proposed plans
* More than 175 photographs and drawings of campus landscapes
* Detailed captions, citations, and design guidelines for significant features
* Coverage of increasingly important areas such as security, maintenance, and the environment

Editorial Reviews

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"The extensive use of illustrations including landscape master plans, elevation views, and landscape symbols, as well as the numerous photographs makes this a valuable reference. The text discusses campus landscapes by providing a historical overview of many aspects related to their development. The text also provides insight on how these landscapes will be influenced in the future by social, economic, and environmental issues." (NACTA Journal, May 2002)

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A practical guide to creating sites, plans, and designs for the campus landscape

Broad lawns, open spaces, wooded groves-the campus landscape is both the seat and symbol of higher education. It also has a growing role to play for institutions seeking toput their best foot forward in pursuit of students and funding. This comprehensive handbook provides information, instruction, and ideas on planning and designing every aspect of the campus landscape, from parking lots to playing fields. Using real-world examples of classic and contemporary campus landscapes, this unique resource features:
* Coverage of landscape restoration and regeneration as well as new projects
* An assessment matrix for consistent, effective evaluation of existing and proposed plans
* More than 175 photographs and drawings of campus landscapes
* Detailed captions, citations, and design guidelines for significant features
* Coverage of increasingly important areas such as security, maintenance, and the environment

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (July 4, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471353566
• ISBN-13: 978-0471353560
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,519,984 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best!, November 14, 2011

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This review is from: Campus Landscapes: Functions, Forms, Features (Hardcover)

As another read wrote, there is nothing else like this, especially in terms of scope and breadth. Perhaps Dober's latest, Campus Image & Identity, has the same grand scale.

2.0 out of 5 stars needs an editor, June 11, 2009

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This review is from: Campus Landscapes: Functions, Forms, Features (Hardcover)

This was good information and there's nothing else out there like it, but sure needed a good editor. If a second edition goes out, please match the relevant images to the relevant pages...