Sustainable Landscape Architecture

Discusses the design of plant communities while drawing inspiration from wild landscapes.

Helps to bridge the connection between the science of ecology and design practices.

Calls for a grassroots approach to conservation and recommends strategies individuals can take to positively contribute.

Explores the technique of sowing designed seed mixes to produce plantings which mimic natural plant communities. Case studies include small and large-scale projects.

Highly influential resource that focuses on patterns of land use and describes a methodology that identifies solutions to design problems.

Discusses policy issues relating to sustainable urbanism, provides solutions to implement in cities, and examines a series of case studies.

Provides architectural and city-planning strategies that support the sustainable development of urban communities.

Explores how current ecological research and theories impact political, economic, and social perspectives.

The authors advocate for the application of ecological principles to reduce inputs for maintained landscapes. Illustrations and case studies provide support that is useful to a wide range of people including landscape architects, contractors, and homeowners.