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The Art of Landscape Detail: Fundamentals, Practices, and Case Studies,New
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Introducing a revolutionary new approach to detail design in landscape architectureIn this groundbreaking book, Niall Kirkwood of the Harvard Graduate School of Design takes a fresh,holistic approach to the theories, approaches, and practices of landscape detail. With the support of a wealth of graphic and written material taken from historic and contemporary landscape designwork, he clearly demonstrates the role that landscape detail plays in the design process. Going beyond theoretical considerations, Professor Kirkwood outlines landscape detail as a primary design activity, both pragmatic and poetic, using a range of built landscape design examples.A valuable resource for professionals and students in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, and environmental design, The Art of Landscape Detail:* Provides a practical introduction to the aesthetic concerns, form, language, and expression of landscape detail* Explores a wide range of detail issuesincluding materials, climate, durability, implementation, and failureand their influence on the overall detail design process* Examines detail design processes and research approaches that designers can apply in the analysis and development of their own work* Contains indepth case studies of eight awardwinning landscape architecture design projects, including provocative discussions with the designers on the establishment and evolution of their detail design philosophy* Features more than 150 images illustrating forms and site detail from national and international built landscapes
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Art of Landscape Detail'? A: The book focuses on a holistic approach to detail design in landscape architecture, emphasizing the importance of landscape detail as both a pragmatic and poetic aspect of the design process.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Niall Kirkwood, a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Art of Landscape Detail' have? A: The book has a total of 352 pages.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers aesthetic concerns, form, language, and expression of landscape detail, as well as detail issues like materials, climate, durability, implementation, and failure.
- Q: Are there case studies included in the book? A: Yes, the book contains in-depth case studies of eight award-winning landscape architecture projects, accompanied by discussions with the designers.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Art of Landscape Detail' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1999.
- Q: Who is the target audience for this book? A: The book is a valuable resource for professionals and students in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, and environmental design.
- Q: Does the book include visual materials? A: Yes, it features more than 150 images illustrating forms and site details from national and international built landscapes.
- Q: What is the edition of 'The Art of Landscape Detail'? A: This is the first edition of the book.