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Sustainable Site Design: Criteria, Process, and Case Studies for Integrating Site and Region in Landscape Design

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As a landscape architect employed by a firm that prides itself in the practice of sustainable design, I was eager to dig into its contents to confirm whether it was worth the purchase or if it was another book capitalizing on the popularity of the topic. It was not the latter. I find it not only has the relevance a practicing professional will find applicable to today's design problems, but in many ways its lessons are grounded in principles one may apply in the future. Sustainability, however one defines it, has a common denominator of timelessness. This book has that and because it is like-minded in its approach, we find solace in referencing it often. Worth the purchase.

I found this text to be an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning, teaching, or practicing sustainable landscape architecture, integrated urban/regional/community planning, etc. The case study format gives an in-depth, hands-on approach within an overarching framework of integrated, sustainable design. The size is perfect--detailed yet concise, with abundant, instructive, and visually pleasing graphics.

Thanks to the authors for a refreshing & bold new approach!