(Baitong) Waterscape Design (Modern Landscape Architecture Series)

Author: Guo Chunhua, Zhou Hugao, Ouyang Xiuming
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features:
Still water, streams, fountains, waterfalls, and cascades—all in view;
A variety of aquatic plants suitable for modern landscaping—comprehensively included;
Nearly 500 stunning on-site photos of excellent domestic and international water landscape designs—visually delightful;
Design creativity + design philosophy + design methods = successful design!
This book is a part of the "Modern Landscape Design Series." It is divided into five sections: Still Water, Streams, Fountains, Waterfalls and Cascades, Aquatic Plants. It collects a wealth of modern landscape water design materials from around the world, such as the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden, and Master of the Nets Garden in Suzhou, Beihai Park and the Summer Palace in Beijing, and the water features of the Palace of Versailles in France. Through numerous examples, the book provides a detailed introduction to the application and importance of water features in gardens. At the same time, it offers an in-depth technical and theoretical explanation of water feature design, including calculation formulas and design methods for various water elements. The final section of the book also provides a detailed introduction to aquatic plants suitable for water feature design.
This book features exquisite illustrations and rich content, combining both aesthetic appeal and practicality, making it suitable for landscape designers and students and teachers of related disciplines. With numerous beautiful example photos and illustrations, it comprehensively introduces different types of garden water features and their design principles. It also provides a basic overview of hydraulic calculations and engineering construction methods in water feature design, making it a systematic reference book for water feature design.