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From Idea to Site

A project guide to creating better landscapes
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From Idea to Site explores how landscape architects can enhance their working practices to improve the design and management of outdoor environments. It focuses on innovation and technology, examining their impact on the profession and how they can be applied effectively. Featuring detailed illustrated case studies from both UK and international projects, the book guides readers through the complex process of bringing landscape designs from concept to completion.
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Ideal for professionals and students in landscape architecture and related fields, as well as those interested in sustainable design and construction project management.

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From Idea to Site explores how to improve the working practices of landscape architects and therefore the quality of the design and management of our external environment. Based around the life of a project, this book puts innovation and technology at the forefront.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

From Idea to Site explores how to improve the working practices of landscape architects and therefore the quality of the design and management of our external environment. Based around the life of a project, this book puts innovation and technology at the forefront: looking at how they are changing the profession, and how these innovations might be used in the professional arena.

The book also shows how landscape architecture can add to the quality and sustainability of varying construction projects, and how to make the best use of a landscape architect’s skills. Including in-depth illustrated case studies from UK and international landscape schemes, the book looks at the often challenging process of getting projects to completion – β€˜from idea to site’.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781859468432

Publisher: RIBA Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: RIBA Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Claire Thirlwall is a Landscape Architect with over twenty years’ experience. Having worked in the charitable and public sectors and now running her own successful practice, Claire is keen advocate of collaborative working and innovation, and is involved in the promotion of BIM and other technologies in construction. Her clients include the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Environment Agency and the Corporation of London as well as clients in the private sector.

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