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.

The Planting Design Handbook is distinctive for its elegant integration of an ecological approach with an understanding of visual and spatial composition.

Beginning with an understanding of human needs, preferences and responses to landscape, the author interprets the ways in which an understanding of the human-environment interaction can inform planting design.

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.

A comprehensive guide to the "high art" of designing mixed bed plantings. Professional Planting Design initiates you into the principles of planting design and helps you develop the ability to think about the planting design process, so that you can develop your own effective compositions that sustain multi-seasonal interest.

The Professional Design Guide to Green Roofs is a comprehensive exploration of rooftop garden design and the process behind it. It covers everything landscape architects and garden designers need to know to create a beautiful garden in the sky. With lush photography, international examples, and solid how-to information, this is an essential resource for all design professionals.