Landscape architectural graphic standards / Leonard J. Hopper, editor-in-chief ; Smith Maran Architects, graphics editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hopper, Leonard J.

Smith Maran Architects.

Rosengarten Family Fund.

Series:

Wiley graphic standards

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Landscape architecture.

Landscape design.

Physical Description:

xiii, 1074 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps (some color), plans (some color) ; 30 cm.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2007]

Summary:

"Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards" is an entirely new, definitive reference work for everyone involved with landscape architecture, design, and construction. Based on the 70-year success of Architectural Graphic Standards, this new book is destined to become the "bible" for the landscape field. Edited by an educator and former president of the American Society of Landscape Architects, it provides immediate access to rules-of-thumb and standards used throughout the planning, design, construction and management of landscapes. View sample pages from "Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards".

Contents:

Publisher's Note vii

Part 1 Practice of Landscape Architecture 1

Overview of the Profession 3

History of the Profession 5

Construction Documentation 10

Overview of Construction Documentation 10

Construction Drawing Layout 12

Landscape Surveys 28

Landscape Planning 30

Landscape Modeling 33

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 35

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 37

Environmental and Legal 39

Environmental Review 39

Legal: Permits and Regulations 41

Project Administration 43

Project Management 43

Business Administration: Records, Legal, Liability 45

Project Manual 48

Cost Estimating 49

Bidding 51

Construction Observation 52

Postoccupancy Evaluation 57

Part 2 Standards and Guidelines 65

Human Factors 67

Human Dimensions 67

Human Nature and Spatial Relationships 76

Community Participation 79

Environmental Factors 81

Modifying Solar Radiation 81

Modifying Wind 87

Regional Climate 91

Modifying Microclimates 94

Modifying Air Quality 96

Brownfields Evaluation 100

Environmental Hazards 102

Wetlands Evaluation 104

Resource Inventory and Conservation 117

Sustainable Site Design 119

Applying Visual Resource Assessment for Highway Planning 130

Cultural Factors 140

Historic Landscapes 140

Cultural Districts 155

Security Considerations 158

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design 158

Site Security Planning and Landscape Design Criteria 175

Site Planning 183

Commercial Site Development 183

The Town Planning Process 185

Environmental Site Analysis 187

Rural Village Design 191

Elements of Urbanism 193

Regional Types 195

Plan Types 197

Block Types 198

Open Space Types 199

Building Types 202

Spatial Definition 204

Frontage Types 206

Landscape Types 207

Thoroughfare Nomenclature 209

Thoroughfare Types 211

Traditional Neighborhood Design 212

Site Planning for Fire Protection 214

Residential Site Planning 216

Residential Density 218

Single-Family Detached Housing 219

Single-Family Attached Housing 220

Exterior Space Design 222

LEED Application in Site Planning 223

Context-Sensitive Solutions 225

Transit-Oriented Development 228

Circulation 235

Vehicle Dimensions 235

Truck and Trailer Sizes 238

Truck Docks 239

Vehicular Circulation 240

Parking Standards 250

Parking Lot Design Guidelines 251

Parking Lot Entry and Exit Design 253

Parking Space Dimensions 255

Parking Lot Design 256

Accessible Parking 257

Bicycle Circulation 259

Recreational Trails and Shared-Use Paths 262

Accessibility 266

Introduction to Accessible Design: Codes, Laws, and Regulations 266

Accessible Compliance for Projects 269

Reach Ranges for Accessibility 272

Protruding Objects in Circulation Paths 273

Accessible Routes and Walking Surfaces 274

Accessible Curb Ramps and Passenger Loading 276

Access to the Outdoor Setting 278

Part 3 Process, Implementation, and Application 295

Construction Operations, Earthwork, and Road Alignment 297

Site Construction Overview 297

Soil Mechanics 300

Excavation Support Systems 312

Embankment Stabilization 314

Site Grading and Earthwork 315

Cut and Fill Calculations 326

Road Alignment 330

Water Supply and Management 342

Water Distribution 342

Subsurface Drainage Systems 344

Surface Drainage Systems 346

Manholes, Inlets, and Catch Basins 350

Runoff Control Systems 351

Water Supply Systems for Irrigation: Water Conservation 355

Wastewater Management: Graywater Harvest and Treatment 362

Stormwater Management 364

Site Design for Stormwater Management 364

Stormwater Hydrology 371

Stormwater Conveyance 374

Stormwater Quantity Control 379

Stormwater Quality Control 383

Rainwater Harvesting 387

Stream Restoration 393

Designing and Sizing Pipe Systems 399

Irrigation and Water Features 401

Irrigation 401

Water Features, Fountains, and Pools 417

Fountain Examples 421

Fountains and Decorative Pools 429

Garden Structures 431

Pavement and Structures in the Landscape 432

Pavement in the Landscape 432

Unit Pavers 434

Concrete Pavement 445

Asphaltic Concrete Pavement 449

Overview of Structures in the Landscape 455

Wetland Preservation 458

Stairs, Ramps, and Curbs 464

Freestanding and Retaining Walls 495

Fences and Screens 521

Gazebos and Freestanding Wood Structures 559

Overhead Structures 563

Wood Decks 585

Wood Decking 593

Wood Decks: Walkways and Stairs 594

Timber Bridges 595

Timber Bridges Details 598

Site Amenities 601

Site Furnishings 601

Flags and Flagpoles 609

Site and Street Furnishings 610

Lighting 613

Planting 629

Public Planting Design Principles 629

Residential Landscape Design Principles 630

Environmental Effects of Trees 634

Site Considerations, Plant Installation Requirements, and Details 635

Soil Improvement 642

Tree Planting in Urban Areas 643

Soils: Urban or Disturbed 646

Recommended Ornamental and Shade Trees for Use in Landscape Design in the Continental United States 654

Native Species: Upper Midwest 662

Native Plants 664

Xeriscape Design 666

Forest Preservation and Old-Growth Forests 668

Construction Damage to Existing Trees On-Site: Avoidance, Protection, and Preservation 669

Plant Maintenance 673

Interior Plants 692

Interior Landscaping 695

Interior Plantings 696

Turf 705

Living Green Roofs and Landscapes over Structure 713

Special Construction 723

Plaza Membrane Waterproofing Systems over Occupied Space 723

Plaza Built-up Bituminous Membrane Waterproofing Systems 725

Plaza Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Membrane Waterproofing Systems 727

Built-up Roofing 729

Modified Bitumen Membrane Roofing 732

EPDM Single-Ply Roofing 734

Single-Ply PVC Roofing 735

Single-Ply PVC Roofing Details 736

Liquid-Applied Roofing 738

Protected Membrane Roofing 739

Spray-Applied Polyurethane Foam Roofing 740

Therapeutic Gardens 741

Commemorative Memorials 746

Landscape as Art 748

Wildlife Habitat 749

Campuses 754

Battlefields 758

Zoo Design 760

Cemetery Design and Preservation 770

Hazard Control 774

Earthquake Construction 774

Landslide Construction 776

Avalanche Construction 778

Forest Fires/Wildfire 781

Control of Flood Damage 783

Soil Erosion and Sediment Control 786

Restoration and Remediation 792

Ecological Community Restoration 792

Brownfields Remediation and Development 799

Phytoremediation 802

Surface Mine Reclamation 806

Constructed Wetlands 811

Sound Control and Reduction 816

Parks and Recreation 821

Large City Parks 821

Small Urban Parks 824

Waterfronts 827

Outdoor Play Areas 829

Recreational Facilities 841

Major League Baseball 842

Little League Baseball and Softball 843

NFL and CFL Football 844

NCAA and Touch Football 845

Multipurpose High School Stadium and Football Field 846

Professional Soccer 847

NCAA and High School Soccer 849

Bocce, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, and Team Handball 851

Field and Court Construction 853

Backstop, Basketball Goal, and Net Construction 855

Track and Field Events 857

Track and Field Construction Details 859

Tennis Courts 861

Tennis Court Facilities and Details 863

Basketball 864

Badminton, Court and Lawn Games, and Volleyball 865

Shuffleboard and Horseshoes 867

Residential Swimming Pools 868

Public Swimming and Diving Pools 870

Competition Swimming Pools 872

Competition Swimming and Diving Pools 874

Pool Platforms, Ladders, Bulkheads, and End Wall Targets 876

Polo, Dressage, Horse Shows, and Rodeos 877

Ski Equipment, Lifts, and Slopes 878

Grandstands and Bleachers 880

Design for Snow Country 882

Golf Course Design: Planning and Details 884

Golf Course Design: Layout,

Organization, and Playing Characteristics 887

Blending Interpretation with Landscape Architecture: The Essential Qualities of Interpretive Components 894

Waste Management 895

Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Spaces 896

Part 4 Materials 899

Soils 901

Soils: Agronomic 901

Asphalt 916

Concrete 923

Concrete Surfaces, Finishes, and Integral Color 943

Cast-in-Place Concrete 945

Concrete Formwork Hardware 946

Concrete Reinforcement: Reinforcing Bars and Wire 947

Concrete Surfaces: Defect Prevention, Repair, Coatings, and Treatments 949

Environmental and Health Considerations of Concrete 951

Masonry 954

Brick Masonry 954

Concrete Masonry Units 959

Mortar and Grout 961

Anchorage and Reinforcement 964

Masonry Ties 966

Metals 968

Metal 968

Structural Welds 980

Nails 982

Screws and Bolts 983

Rivets, Screws, and Miscellaneous Fasteners 984

Shields and Anchors 985

W and M Steel Shapes 986

S, HP, C, MC, and L Steel Shapes 987

Structural Tees Cut from W and S Shapes 988

Miscellaneous Metal Angles, Tees, Zees, and Channels 989

Metal Tubing and Pipes 990

Gratings 991

Ornamental Ironwork Details 993

Perforated Metals 995

Perforated and Sheet Metals 997

Wood 998

Wood and Related Materials 998

Wood Joints 1006

Wood Preservatives 1009

Recreational Surfaces 1012

Nursery Stock 1017

Nursery Stock Standards and Practices, Shipping and Handling, Guarantees 1017

Other Materials 1022

Building Systems: Tension Fabric Structures 1022

Architectural Fabric Structures 1024

Architectural Fabric Structures Details 1026

Glass Block: Design Data 1028

Glass Block Details 1030

Greenhouses 1032

Geotextiles 1034

Paints and Coatings 1035

Paints and Coatings: Substrate Conditions 1038

Special Coatings 1041

Selection Criteria 1042

Process Listings 1045

Drawing Methods and Geometry 1049

Plane and Solid Geometry 1049

Triangular and Circular Geometry 1050

Trigonomic Tables 1051

Ellipse Construction 1052

Area and Volume of Irregular Figures 1055

Metric System 1056

Use of the Metric System 1056

Asla Declaration on the Environment and Sustainability 1059

Environmental Sustainability (B205, 206, R2001) 1059.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.

ISBN:

0471477559

9780471477556

OCLC:

65207056