Contemporary Trends in Landscape Architecture
- ISBN-10
- 0471287911
- ISBN-13
- 9780471287919
- Category
- Architecture
- Pages
- 348
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996-11-14
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Author
- Steven L. Cantor
Description
This book showcases new trends in the vital and changing field of landscape design. Important contemporary concerns affecting the landscape professional are considered: the impact of recent scientific research, historic preservation, populations with unique needs, international practices, and much more.
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