The new industry standard on landscape architecturaldetailingDetailing for Landscape Architects takes the reader on aneducational journey across three major areas of landscapearchitectural detailing--aesthetics, function, andconstructibility--to demonstrate how powerful design patternscan transform thematic ideas into awe-inspiring built realities.Richly illustrated examples accompany concise discussions of avaried blend of landscape design/detailing issues such as watermovement, soil environments, articulating structures andconstruction assemblies, life cycle costing, sustainability, healthand safety, and more. This book approaches the subject of detailingin a systematic manner, and provides a balanced framework fordesign and workmanship that conveys the essence of the builtlandscape.Detailing for Landscape Architects shows how details can:* Reinforce design ideas through the continuity and discontinuityof patterns* Actively contribute to the overall form or geometry of thedesign* Be designed to be durable and flexible while enhancing theentire design* Gracefully accommodate the natural growth and change of plantmaterials* Anticipate maintenance needs to minimize future disruptions* Maximize their cost effectiveness through understanding theirfunction while designing to meet those functionsIncluding chapters that apply detail patterns to the design ofan urban plaza, a roof deck, and a residence, Detailing forLandscape Architects offers guidance on solving specific technicalrequirements, while preserving and enhancing the visual qualitiesthat celebrate innovation, and carry forth a timeless quality ofbuilding.

Acknowledgments.Introduction.PART I - DETAIL PATTERNS.SECTION 1 AESTHETICS.CHAPTER 1 Aesthetics.SECTION 2 FUNCTION.CHAPTER 2 Controlling Water Movement.CHAPTER 3 Controlling Subsurface Water Movement andSedimentation.CHAPTER 4 Accommodating Movement.CHAPTER 5 Accommodating Growth.CHAPTER 6 Providing Structural Support.CHAPTER 7 Providing Passages for Pipes and Wires.CHAPTER 8 Health and Safety.CHAPTER 9 Providing for the Life Cycles of theLandscape.SECTION 3 CONSTRUCTIBILITY.CHAPTER 10 Ease of Assembly.CHAPTER 11 Forgiving Details.CHAPTER 12 Efficient Use of Construction Resources.CHAPTER 13 Sustainability.PART II - DETAIL DEVELOPMENT.SECTION 1 APPLYING THE DETAIL PATTERNS.CHAPTER 14 Detailing a Traditional Plaza.CHAPTER 15 Detailing a Rooftop Garden.CHAPTER 16 Detailing a Residence.SECTION 2 GETTING STARTED.APPENDIX A: The Detailer's Reference Shelf.APPENDIX B: Formulating Exercises for Self-Study or ClassroomUse.INDEX.