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Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards

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ISBN-10: 0471477559

ISBN-13: 9780471477556

Edition: 2007

Authors: Leonard J. Hopper

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Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards is an entirely new, definitive reference work for everyone involved with landscape architecture, design, and construction. Based on the 70-year success of Architectural Graphic Standards, this new book is destined to become the ?bible? for the landscape field. Edited by an educator and former president of the American Society of Landscape Architects, it provides immediate access to rules-of-thumb and standards used throughout the planning, design, construction and management of landscapes.
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Book details

List price: $272.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/13/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1088
Size: 9.60" wide x 11.40" long x 2.10" tall
Weight: 8.492
Language: English

Publisher's Note
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
User Guide
Practice of Landscape Architecture
General
Overview of the Profession
History of the Profession
Construction Documentation
Overview of Construction Documentation
Construction Drawing Layout
Symbols
Landscape Surveys
Landscape Planning
Landscape Modeling
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Environmental and Legal
Environmental Review
Legal: Permits and Regulations
Project Administration
Project Management
Business Administration: Records, Legal, Liability
Project Manual
Cost Estimating
Bidding
Construction Observation
Postoccupancy Evaluation
Standards and Guidelines
Human Factors
Human Dimensions
Human Nature and Spatial Relationships
Community Participation
Environmental Factors
Modifying Solar Radiation
Modifying Wind
Regional Climate
Modifying Microclimates
Modifying Air Quality
Brownfields Evaluation
Environmental Hazards
Wetlands Evaluation
Resource Inventory and Conservation
Sustainable Site Design
Applying Visual Resource Assessment for Highway Planning
Cultural Factors
Historic Landscapes
Cultural Districts
Security Considerations
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
Site Security Planning and Landscape Design Criteria
Site Planning
Commercial Site Development
The Town Planning Process
Environmental Site Analysis
Rural Village Design
Elements of Urbanism
Regional Types
Plan Types
Block Types
Open Space Types
Building Types
Spatial Definition
Frontage Types
Landscape Types
Thoroughfare Nomenclature
Thoroughfare Types
Traditional Neighborhood Design
Site Planning for Fire Protection
Residential Site Planning
Residential Density
Single-Family Detached Housing
Single-Family Attached Housing
Exterior Space Design
LEED Application in Site Planning
Context-Sensitive Solutions
Transit-Oriented Development
Circulation
Vehicle Dimensions
Truck and Trailer Sizes
Truck Docks
Vehicular Circulation
Parking Standards
Parking Lot Design Guidelines
Parking Lot Entry and Exit Design
Parking Space Dimensions
Parking Lot Design
Accessible Parking
Bicycle Circulation
Recreational Trails and Shared-Use Paths
Accessibility
Introduction to Accessible Design: Codes, Laws, and Regulations
Accessible Compliance for Projects
Reach Ranges for Accessibility
Protruding Objects in Circulation Paths
Accessible Routes and Walking Surfaces
Accessible Curb Ramps and Passenger Loading
Access to the Outdoor Setting
Process, Implementation, and Application
Construction Operations, Earthwork, and Road Alignment
Site Construction Overview
Soil Mechanics
Excavation Support Systems
Embankment Stabilization
Site Grading and Earthwork
Cut and Fill Calculations
Road Alignment
Water Supply and Management
Water Distribution
Subsurface Drainage Systems
Surface Drainage Systems
Manholes, Inlets, and Catch Basins
Runoff Control Systems
Water Supply Systems for Irrigation: Water Conservation
Wastewater Management: Graywater Harvest and Treatment
Stormwater Management
Site Design for Stormwater Management
Stormwater Hydrology
Stormwater Conveyance
Stormwater Quantity Control
Stormwater Quality Control
Rainwater Harvesting
Stream Restoration
Designing and Sizing Pipe Systems
Irrigation and Water Features
Irrigation
Water Features, Fountains, and Pools
Fountain Examples
Fountains and Decorative Pools
Garden Structures
Pavement and Structures in the Landscape
Pavement in the Landscape
Unit Pavers
Concrete Pavement
Asphaltic Concrete Pavement
Overview of Structures in the Landscape
Wetland Preservation
Stairs, Ramps, and Curbs
Freestanding and Retaining Walls
Fences and Screens
Gazebos and Freestanding Wood Structures
Overhead Structures
Wood Decks
Wood Decking
Wood Decks: Walkways and Stairs
Timber Bridges
Timber Bridges Details
Site Amenities
Site Furnishings
Flags and Flagpoles
Site and Street Furnishings
Lighting
Planting
Public Planting Design Principles
Residential Landscape Design Principles
Environmental Effects of Trees
Site Considerations, Plant Installation Requirements, and Details
Soil Improvement
Tree Planting in Urban Areas
Soils: Urban or Disturbed
Recommended Ornamental and Shade Trees for Use in Landscape Design in the Continental United States
Native Species: Upper Midwest
Native Plants
Xeriscape Design
Forest Preservation and Old-Growth Forests
Construction Damage to Existing Trees On-Site: Avoidance, Protection, and Preservation
Plant Maintenance
Interior Plants
Interior Landscaping
Interior Plantings
Turf
Living Green Roofs and Landscapes over Structure
Special Construction
Plaza Membrane Waterproofing Systems over Occupied Space
Plaza Built-up Bituminous Membrane Waterproofing Systems
Plaza Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Membrane Waterproofing Systems
Built-up Roofing
Modified Bitumen Membrane Roofing
EPDM Single-Ply Roofing
Single-Ply PVC Roofing
Single-Ply PVC Roofing Details
Liquid-Applied Roofing
Protected Membrane Roofing
Spray-Applied Polyurethane Foam Roofing
Therapeutic Gardens
Commemorative Memorials
Landscape as Art
Wildlife Habitat
Campuses
Battlefields
Zoo Design
Cemetery Design and Preservation
Hazard Control
Earthquake Construction
Landslide Construction
Avalanche Construction
Forest Fires/Wildfire
Control of Flood Damage
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
Restoration and Remediation
Ecological Community Restoration
Brownfields Remediation and Development
Phytoremediation
Surface Mine Reclamation
Constructed Wetlands
Sound Control and Reduction
Parks and Recreation
Large City Parks
Small Urban Parks
Waterfronts
Outdoor Play Areas
Recreational Facilities
Major League Baseball
Little League Baseball and Softball
NFL and CFL Football
NCAA and Touch Football
Multipurpose High School Stadium and Football Field
Professional Soccer
NCAA and High School Soccer
Bocce, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, and Team Handball
Field and Court Construction
Backstop, Basketball Goal, and Net Construction
Track and Field Events
Track and Field Construction Details
Tennis Courts
Tennis Court Facilities and Details
Basketball
Badminton, Court and Lawn Games, and Volleyball
Shuffleboard and Horseshoes
Residential Swimming Pools
Public Swimming and Diving Pools
Competition Swimming Pools
Competition Swimming and Diving Pools
Pool Platforms, Ladders, Bulkheads, and End Wall Targets
Polo, Dressage, Horse Shows, and Rodeos
Ski Equipment, Lifts, and Slopes
Grandstands and Bleachers
Design for Snow Country
Golf Course Design: Planning and Details
Golf Course Design: Layout, Organization, and Playing Characteristics
Blending Interpretation with Landscape Architecture: The Essential Qualities of Interpretive Components
Waste Management
Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Spaces
Materials
Soils
Soils: Agronomic
Asphalt
Asphalt
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete Surfaces, Finishes, and Integral Color
Cast-in-Place Concrete
Concrete Formwork Hardware
Concrete Reinforcement: Reinforcing Bars and Wire
Concrete Surfaces: Defect Prevention, Repair, Coatings, and Treatments
Environmental and Health Considerations of Concrete
Masonry
Brick Masonry
Concrete Masonry Units
Mortar and Grout
Anchorage and Reinforcement
Masonry Ties
Metals
Metal
Structural Welds
Nails
Screws and Bolts
Rivets, Screws, and Miscellaneous Fasteners
Shields and Anchors
W and M Steel Shapes
S, HP, C, MC, and L Steel Shapes
Structural Tees Cut from W and S Shapes
Miscellaneous Metal Angles, Tees, Zees, and Channels
Metal Tubing and Pipes
Gratings
Ornamental Ironwork Details
Perforated Metals
Perforated and Sheet Metals
Wood
Wood and Related Materials
Wood Joints
Wood Preservatives
Recreational Surfaces
Recreational Surfaces
Nursery Stock
Nursery Stock Standards and Practices, Shipping and Handling, Guarantees
Other Materials
Building Systems: Tension Fabric Structures
Architectural Fabric Structures
Architectural Fabric Structures Details
Glass Block: Design Data
Glass Block Details
Greenhouses
Geotextiles
Paints and Coatings
Paints and Coatings: Substrate Conditions
Special Coatings
Selection Criteria
Process Listings
Appendix
Drawing Methods and Geometry
Plane and Solid Geometry
Triangular and Circular Geometry
Trigonomic Tables
Ellipse Construction
Area and Volume of Irregular Figures
Metric System
Use of the Metric System
Asla Declaration on the Environment and Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability (B205, 206, R2001)
Index