This book defines, illustrates, applies, and explores current and future tools and methods for measuring landscape performance using the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center as a case site, providing the most extensive, comprehensive description an...Lasīt vairāk
Waste and Urban Regeneration examines the Nanjido region of Seoul and its transformation from Nanjido Landfill to the World Cup Park, and its relation to the urban ecology within the context of the citys urban development during the late...Lasīt vairāk
This book examines three landmark utopian visions in 20th century landscape architectural, planning, and architectural theory. The period between the 1890s and the 1940s was a fertile time for utopian thinking. Significant geographic shifts of lar...Lasīt vairāk
Desert Paradises: Surveying the Landscapes of Dubais Urban Model explores how designed landscapes can play a vital role in constructing a citys global image and legitimizing its socio-political hierarchy. Using the case study of Dubai,...Lasīt vairāk
Alvar Aalto and The Art of Landscape captures the essence of the Finnish architects landscape concept, emphasising culture and tradition, which characterised his approach to and understanding of architecture as part of the wider environment. From t...Lasīt vairāk
Waste and Urban Regeneration examines the Nanjido region of Seoul and its transformation from Nanjido Landfill to the World Cup Park, and its relation to the urban ecology within the context of the citys urban development during the late...Lasīt vairāk
Ian McHargs ecological planning approach has been influential since the 20th century. However, few empirical studies have been conducted to evaluate the performance of his projects. Using the framework of landscape performance assessment, this bo...Lasīt vairāk
This book looks at the well-known and studied landscape architect, Ian McHarg, in a new light. Kate John-Alder explores McHargs formative years, and investigates how his ideas developed in both their complexity and scale. As a precursor to McHarg...Lasīt vairāk
Desert Paradises: Surveying the Landscapes of Dubais Urban Model explores how designed landscapes can play a vital role in constructing a citys global image and legitimizing its socio-political hierarchy. Using the case study of Dubai,...Lasīt vairāk
Ian McHargs ecological planning approach has been influential since the 20th century. However, few empirical studies have been conducted to evaluate the performance of his projects. Using the framework of landscape performance assessment, this bo...Lasīt vairāk
The Middle East is well-known for its historic gardens that have developed over more than two millenniums. The role of urban landscape projects in Middle Eastern cities has grown in prominence, with a gradual shift in emphasis from gardens for the...Lasīt vairāk
The Middle East is well-known for its historic gardens that have been shaped and developed in two millenniums since the pre-Islamic era. The role of urban landscape projects in Middle Eastern cities has grown in prominence, with a gradual shift in...Lasīt vairāk
