Landscape construction and detailing / Alan Blanc.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blanc, Alan.

Contributor:

James A. Crawford Memorial Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Garden structures--Design and construction.

Landscape architecture.

Physical Description:

x, 210 pages : illustrations ; 31 cm

Other Title:

Landscape construction & detailing

Place of Publication:

New York : McGraw-Hill, 1996.

Summary:

Create gorgeous, environmentally friendly landscapes. From revitalization of urban parks to meticulous mapping of residential gardens, Alan Blanc's Landscape Construction and Detailing gives you a hands-on environmenal approach to designing all kinds of public and private landscapes. Filled with over 500 inspiring photographs and line illustrations of sites around the world, this sure-fire design resource gives you technical specifications on the full range of landscape details. . .as well as the know-how to master both modern and time-honored methods of landscaping. You get easy-to-apply guidelines for: soft, flexible, and firm surfaces; paving and timber steps; edge treatment; water and drainage; markers, fencing, and walls; Trellises and pergolas; lighting systems; materials selection; security; environmental safety; much more.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 205) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James A. Crawford Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

0070059578

OCLC:

34191375