Desert Landscape Architecture

John C Krieg Consultant, Palm Desert, California, USA

List Price: $99.95
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Cat. #: SL2252 ISBN: 1574442252 Publication Date: 12/16/1998 Number of Pages: 656

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