Landscape Architecture Theory: An Ecological Approach
- ISBN-10
- 1610917510
- ISBN-13
- 9781610917513
- Category
- Architecture
- Pages
- 272
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-12-13
- Publisher
- Island Press
- Author
- Michael Murphy
Description
For decades, landscape architecture was driven solely by artistic sensibilities. But in these times of global change, the opportunity to reshape the world comes with a responsibility to consider how it can be resilient, fostering health and vitality for humans and nature. Landscape Architecture Theory re-examines the fundamentals of the field, offering a new approach to landscape design. Drawing on his extensive career in teaching and practice, Michael Murphy begins with an examination of influences on landscape architecture. He then delves into systems and procedural theory, while making connections to ecosystem and human factors, the design process, and more. He concludes by showing how a strong theoretical understanding can be applied to practical, every-day decision making and design work to create more holistic, sustainable, and creative landscapes.
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- 2005-01-01
- 256 pages
- Paperback
- Waveland PressInc
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