Grading for landscape architects and architects / Peter Petschek ; with a foreword by Peter Walker ; edited by the University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil, Department of Landscape Architecture ; [translation from German into English: Jessica Read].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Petschek, Peter.

Contributor:

Hochschule für Technik Rapperswil. Institut für Geschichte und Theorie der Landschaftsarchitektur.

Standardized Title:

Geländemodellierung für Landschaftsarchitekten und Architekten. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Grading (Earthwork).

Landscape architecture--Technique.

Landscape architecture.

Landscape construction.

Soil compaction.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (223 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Basel : Birkhauser, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"The contour line is the only precise and accurate means for representing the free and natural formation of terrain in the plan; so learn to use this instrument!" Professor Hans Loidl, Landscape Architect and Teacher The two design elements of landscape architecture are plants and terrain. While the subject of vegetation is well documented by numerous publications, there is a lack of technical literature in the field of grading. This volume fills that gap: History, forms of terrain, basic principles, digital modeling, slope reinforcement systems, construction site implementation, and practical examples - all are treated in detail by the author. Short problems, systematically organized and arranged in increasing order of difficulty, enable the reader to apply what he or she has learned. The exercises are suitable for self-study. Together with the large amount of practical information provided by the book, they also enable architects to become familiar with grading as an important design element of landscape architecture.

History, forms of terrain, basic principles, digital modeling, slope reinforcement systems, construction site implementation, and practical examples-all are treated in detail by the author. Short problems, systematically organized, enable the reader to apply what he or she has learned.

Contents:

Front matter

Contents

Foreword by Peter Walker

Introduction

History of Site Grading

Landform

Site Grading 101

Stormwater Management and Site Grading

Digital Site Grading

Landscape Stabilization

Grading on the Construction Site

Practical Examples

Appendix

Backmatter

Notes:

Original title: Gelandemodellierung fur Landschaftsarchitekten und Architekten.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3-0346-0987-6

OCLC:

824455568