Graphic standards field guide to softscape

By Leonard J. Hopper

Subjects: Landscape architecture, Landscape design, Landscape architectural drawing, Graphic methods, ARCHITECTURE / Reference

Description: "Part of Wiley's new Graphic Standard Field Guides series, Graphic Standards Field Guide to Softscape is the reference for the on-the-go professional. The perfect companion to the main Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, this field guide provides the same standard architectural details and drawings that professionals count on from Graphic Standards, and adds photographs and interpretive information that are essential when outside the office and away from the design desk. The small trim size and durable binding makes it easy for landscape architects and designers to keep this resource on hand when on site, at meetings, or with clients. Organized to follow CSI's MasterFormat, this handy reference helps the landscape architect address a wide variety of practical issues pertaining to softscape including site work, working with Wetlands, irrigation systems, planting, and storm water drainage and structures. A procedural checklist makes sure nothing's missed on site"-- "The small trim size and durable binding makes it easy for landscape architects and designers to keep this resource on hand when: Conducting onsite evaluations of existing conditions; Visiting construction sites; Meeting with architects, engineers, and other related design professionals;Meetings with clients and contractors"--