Desert landscape architecture / John C. Krieg ; edited by Nancy R.H. Sappington ; photographs by Charles Sappinton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Krieg, John C., 1951-

Contributor:

Sappington, Nancy, 1948-

Taylor & Francis eBooks.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Desert landscape architecture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 628 pages) : illustrations, maps

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press, [1999]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This book provides an understanding of desert environments, their climatic conditions, and unique physical beauty -- using the five American deserts of the southwestern United States as an example. Through considerable research, sensitivity, and practical experience, the author provides insight into how built environments are designed and installed in order to cope with the harsh, unforgiving physiographic area. Bridging the gap between professional jargon and common sense, Desert Landscape Architecture displays detailed information for every facet of landscape design, environmental concerns, water issues, cultural issues, and plant material use.

Contents:

1 North American Deserts 1

Climate 4

Physiography 6

Soils 7

Animal Life 8

Plant Life 10

Riparian Environments 13

2 Landscape Architecture Design 29

Design Process 30

Client Interview (Programming) 30

Site Inventory 31

Review Agency Analysis 31

Coordination with Other Design Disciplines 34

Conceptual Design 35

Schematic Design 36

Preliminary Design 36

Working Drawings 37

Field Observation 39

Project Closeout 40

Human Use Areas 40

Design Components 42

Desert Design Techniques 46

3 Grading Design 71

Site Drainage 72

Drainage Structure and Equipment 74

Subsurface Drainage 77

Desert Soils 78

Grading Design 80

Schematic Design 85

Preliminary Design 85

Roadway Design Considerations 88

Working Drawings 89

4 Hardscape Design 105

Hardscape Materials 107

The Outdoor Room 124

Site Furnishings 130

Working Diagrams 142

5 Plant Materials and Planting Design 163

Cultural Factors 164

Plant Categories 165

Plant Life Spans 166

Plant Origins 167

Plant Growth 168

Ecology 179

Plant Communities 185

Desert Survival Strategies 186

Soils 187

Plant Classification 191

Planting Design 193

Desert Planting Techniques 196

Micro-Planting Zones 200

Macro-Planting Zones 202

Planting Plans 205

Plant Compendium Organization 207

Compendium 243

Matrix Charts 244

Descriptions 291

6 Irrigation Design 445

Design Concerns 446

Hydraulics 448

The 12 Steps of Irrigation Design 451

Water Conservation 492

7 Lighting Design 515

Electrical Terminology 517

Electrical Wire and Cable 522

Electronic Devices 524

Illumination and Lamps 526

Lighting Design 529

Lighting Design Techniques 532

Lighting Working Drawings 533

8 Installation and Maintenance 547

The Maintenance Program 548

Installation Costs 551

Installation Techniques 556

Maintenance Costs and Techniques 560

Miscellaneous Maintenance Considerations 568

Maintenance Scheduling 569.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 586-590) and index.

Electronic reproduction. London Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781315140933

1315140934

Publisher Number:

99984206068

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.