aesthetics, function, constructibility Ryan, Thomas 1952- creator Allen, Edward 1938- Rand, Patrick 1950- text nju Hoboken, N.J Wiley c2011 2011 monographic eng

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xiii, 258 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. Takes the reader on an educational journey across three major areas of landscape architectural detailing - aesthetics, function, and constructibility - to demonstrate how powerful design patterns can transform thematic ideas into awe-inspiring built realities. Richly illustrated examples accompany concise discussions of a varied blend of landscape design/detailing issues such as water movement, soil environments, articulating structures and construction assemblies, life cycle costing, sustainability, health and safety, and more. Aesthetics -- Controlling water movement -- Controlling subsurface water movement and sedimentation -- Accommodating movement -- Accommodating growth -- Providing structural support -- Providing passages for pipes and wires -- Health and safety -- Providing for the life cycles of the landscape -- Ease of assembly -- Forgiving details -- Efficient use of construction resources -- Sustainability -- Detailing a traditional plaza -- Detailing a rooftop garden -- Detailing a residence. Tom Ryan, Edward Allen, and Patrick Rand ; drawings by Edward Allen ... [et al.] Includes index. Architecture Details Landscape architecture SB472 .R93 2011 9780470548783 DLC 100525 20200628125549.0 b10418052 eng