Description
The revised and expanded Second Edition includes:
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A new chapter dealing with the creative thought process for generating ideas
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Precise case studies showing sequential form evolution
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Hundreds of detailed photographs to assist in visualizing various techniques
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Inspiring images from nature for naturalistic form development
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Atypical design examples as impetus for innovation
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Accompanying web site with projects for classroom students and self-learners alike
From Concept to Form in Landscape Design, Second Edition presents the landscape transformation process in a highly visual manner, creating both a vivid learning experience for students and a useful toolbox for working designers. Replete with compelling, valuable, and accessible insights for designing outdoor spaces, Reid's book is an ideal blend of inspiration and application.
About the Author
Grant W. Reid, FASLA, has a master's degree in landscape architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a licensed landscape architect in the state of Kansas, principal of Grant Reid Designs, and a retired professor of landscape architecture at Colorado State University. In 2005, he received the Outstanding Educator Award from the Associated Landscape Contractors of America Educational Foundation.
Book Information
ISBN 9780470112311
Author Grant W. Reid
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 522g
Dimensions(mm) 281mm * 218mm * 11mm