Urban Landscape Planning - Design Theory and Techniques

Author: [USA] Xu Hao
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book integrates the knowledge and research findings of landscape architecture, urban planning, geography, ecology, and information science. It elaborates on the basic concepts, connotations, and topics of landscape planning and design from aspects such as disciplinary system characteristics, disciplinary relationships, regulations, history, urban space, green spaces, 3S technology, and heritage conservation. It provides a comprehensive and systematic discussion of the content related to landscape design, including roads, residential areas, parks, squares, central areas, and waterfront areas, covering national regulations, specific design steps and techniques, and design examples. [Target Audience] This book is suitable for professionals engaged in landscape design and students in related fields. [Table of Contents] Chapter 1: Concepts and Content of Landscape; Chapter 2: Basic Theoretical Ideas and Practices of Urban Landscape Planning and Design; Chapter 3: Techniques for Landscape Spatial Design. Appendix 1: Urban Planning System in China; Appendix 2: Types and Distribution of Landscape Plants; Appendix 3: Standards for Landscape Architecture Diagrams and Illustrations in China; Appendix 4: Summary of Related Terminology Explanations. References.