Application of GIS in Site Design (1CD)

Author: Karen C. Hannah
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: This book introduces the new applications of GIS in site design, making the design process simpler, faster, and more design-oriented. It provides examples of how to apply GIS in site design, and readers can practice using tracing paper and markers. Through this book, readers can learn the following design methods: architectural landscape design, site design, and graphic design; video analysis of resources; detailed design of large-scale locations, such as golf courses, parks, and campuses, including the linear system design of elements like shaded roads, trails, and riverbank reconstructions. Using GIS in site design is an indispensable tool that will help readers master this increasingly important technology and gain great interest in practical site design projects.