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Desert Landscape Architecture
John C Krieg Consultant, Palm Desert, California, USA
List Price: $99.95
Our Price: $89.95
Cat. #: SL2252 ISBN: 1574442252 Publication Date: 12/16/1998 Number of
Pages: 656
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This book provides an understanding of desert environments, their climatic
conditions, and unique physical beauty - using the five American deserts
of the southwestern United States as an example. Through considerable
research, sensitivity, and practical experience, the author provides insight
into how built environments are designed and installed in order to cope
with the harsh, unforgiving physiographic area. Bridging the gap between
professional jargon and common sense, Desert Landscape Architecture
displays detailed information for every facet of landscape design,
environmental concerns, water issues, cultural issues, and plant material
use.
This unique, thorough book:
- Outlines the elements of landscape architectural design
- Provides descriptions and illustrations for more than 350 species
- Lists elements comprising exterior structures and surfaces
- Outlines irrigation equipment and specific functions
- Contains tables for recommended gradients and common conversion factors
- Includes a monthly maintenance calendar for scheduling the sequence
of maintenance events
- Presents charts, tables, addresses, and further information
- Provides information applicable to any desert region of the world
- Supplies a plant compendium with extensive plant lists comprising
more than 750 species
- Examines desert flora and fauna as well as the fragile ecosystems
they occupy
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