Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards [Hardcover]

Leonard J. Hopper (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 13, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0471477559 | ISBN-13: 978-0471477556 | Edition: 1

Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards is an entirely new, definitive reference work for everyone involved with landscape architecture, design, and construction. Based on the 70-year success of Architectural Graphic Standards, this new book is destined to become the "bible" for the landscape field. Edited by an educator and former president of the American Society of Landscape Architects, it provides immediate access to rules-of-thumb and standards used throughout the planning, design, construction and management of landscapes.

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Editorial Reviews

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"This impressive volume represents the work of more than 100 authors, brought together under the able editorship of Leonard J. Hopper. The successful Wiley series of Architectural Graphic Standards editions formed its basis, and it is likely that this title will also have a long run of valued versions. It should be considered an essential purchase for academic and professional libraries that support landscape architects and would also be useful for larger public libraries frequented by city planners." (American Reference Books Annual, 2008)

"This is a thorough and comprehensive reference to the standards and practices of landscape architecture and design necessary for producing professional drawings." (Book News, February 2008)

About the Author

Leonard J. Hopper, FASLA, New York, NY
He is the Chief Landscape Architect and head of the New York City Housing Authority's Landscape Architecture division and also a faculty member at the City College School of Architecture and Environmental Studies.  Len is a former president of the American Society of Landscape Architects and he is a frequent speaker at universities and conferences, most recently on the topic of security in the landscape.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1096 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (October 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471477559
• ISBN-13: 978-0471477556
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.6 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding resource for landscape architects (and students too), May 5, 2007

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This review is from: Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards (Hardcover)

Leonard Hopper has done a tremendous job of compiling an immense amount of information that covers a broad expanse of topics relevant to landscape architecture, from site analysis to the design of zoo exhibits and everything in between. One of the book's best and most useful features is the enormous compilation of detailed construction diagrams for all sorts of site elements. To top things off, the entire book is very well organized and easy to use.

For years the only book with similar information was Time Saver Standards, which I have always found to be difficult to navigate, poorly organized, and lacking in the kind of detail I really need. Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards is a FAR better book.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable Resource, August 20, 2007

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J. Nitzky (New York, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards (Hardcover)

This book is essential for all Landscape Architects and designers and I highly recommend purchasing this latest printing. This book contains everything a designer needs for information and industry-wide standards that are used everyday as well as some that are not used everyday - this book puts it all together into one concise reference that should be kept within arms reach at all stages of the design process. I currently work with the author and he is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. Even if you have previous editions of this book, get this edition as it has been updated with current standards.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good investment, March 24, 2008

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Quincy A. Hammond "The Art of the Garden" (NY and GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards (Hardcover)

As another reviewer says, this book is infinitely better organized and user-friendly than Time Saver Standards for LA's while containing all of the same information. I believe that its use to me throughout my career will more than justify its hefty price tag. It should definitely be an addition to any office library.