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This book provides an overview of site planning and landscape construction principles and includes many topics covered in the architecture and landscape architecture registration exams.
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This complete revision of the classic, Site and Environmental Planning, presents design elements and introductory technical site planning information in a clear, concise, and visual format so that creative talent may be used to its utmost advantage. Section one consists of an introduction to the critical thinking process, site selection and resource analysis, visual design factors, land use, and development design guidelines. The second part explains contour lines, grading and earthwork calculations, site and landscape construction details, and plant material in site planning and specifications. The last segment deals with illustrative project types. Contains new information on circulation patterns, wetland delineation, steep slope districts, and other overlay zones. Includes over 240 photos and site plans, plus more than 180 sketches and line drawings.
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Site planning is the art and science of arranging the uses of portions of land. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
visual design factors, landscape construction detailing, project identity signage, tick strip, one accessible route, natural site features, crest vertical curves, stopping sight distance, handrails shall, site engineering, tree grates, site planner, deepwater habitats, safety surface, positive drainage, vehicular circulation, spot elevations, drainage swales, curvilinear system, tree pits, pedestrian circulation, existing contours, paving pattern, grading plan, accessibility guidelines Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Illustrative Project Types, New York, Disabilities Act, Soil Conservation Service, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Fort Worth, Lanes Lanes, Delaware County, Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Each Occurrence, Department of the Interior, Property Damage, San Francisco, Cut Fill, Habit Fall Color Characteristics, Las Colinas, Latin Name Common Name Zone Height, Pitching Dist, Sediment Control Handbook, Acres Min, Henry Moore, Levi Plaza, Lincoln Plaza, New Jersey New!
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Site planning is the art and science of arranging the uses of portions of land. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
visual design factors, landscape construction detailing, project identity signage, tick strip, one accessible route, natural site features, crest vertical curves, stopping sight distance, handrails shall, site engineering, tree grates, site planner, deepwater habitats, safety surface, positive drainage, vehicular circulation, spot elevations, drainage swales, curvilinear system, tree pits, pedestrian circulation, existing contours, paving pattern, grading plan, accessibility guidelines Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Illustrative Project Types, New York, Disabilities Act, Soil Conservation Service, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Fort Worth, Lanes Lanes, Delaware County, Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Each Occurrence, Department of the Interior, Property Damage, San Francisco, Cut Fill, Habit Fall Color Characteristics, Las Colinas, Latin Name Common Name Zone Height, Pitching Dist, Sediment Control Handbook, Acres Min, Henry Moore, Levi Plaza, Lincoln Plaza, New Jersey New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Trees for American Gardens (3rd Ed.) by Wyman in Back Matter
- City Signs and Lights by Stephen Carr in Back Matter
- The Grand Canyon (This Beautiful World, V. 23) by Johnson on page 264
- Land Development for Civil Engineers by T. R. Dion in Back Matter
- Urban Landscape Design by G. Eckbo in Back Matter
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