Landscape architecture: a manual of environmental planning and design

The most comprehensive, current guide to the theory and practice of landscape architecture For more than 50 years, this pioneering guide has served as the foremost resource on the principles and practices of landscape architecture. Now, the book has been revised to address the latest developments in the field, providing a comprehensive, current presentation of the profession. Richly illustrated with more than 400 full-color images, Landscape Architecture, Fifth Edition, explains how to plan and design for the human use of land with the least environmental impact. This updated volume offers ne.;The human habitat and sustainability -- Climate -- Water -- Land -- Vegetation -- The visual landscape -- The planned environment -- Community planning and growth management -- The regional landscape -- Urban design -- Site planning -- Site spaces -- Circulation -- Structures -- Landscape planting -- Perspective.