Short description
Intended for use as a reference for landscape designers and as a time-saving tool, this title is useful for the design office. Each section begins with technical guidance notes on design and construction and then provides a list of points against which specifications can be checked. This is followed by a set of drawn-to-scale details sheets.
Long description
As a ready reference for landscape designers and as an indispensable time-saving tool, Landscape Detailing is an essential for the design office. Each section begins with technical guidance notes on design and construction and then provides a list of points against which specifications can be checked. This is followed by a set of drawn-to-scale details sheets. These details can be traced for direct incorporation into the set of contract drawings. A list of relevant British Standards, references, bibliography and a list of associations and institutions indicate where further guidance can be obtained. It provides technical guidance notes and drawn to scale detail sheets for ease of understanding. Learn first hand from a well-established author in the field of Landscape Detailing. Save time with traceable drawn-to-scale detail sheets.
Review
'Whilst this is another 'must' for a garden designer's bookshelf its success will be shown in years to come in better landscape detailing and in better built items of hard landscaping.' Vitis
Table of contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Tables
- Foundations - vehicular paving
- Steps and ramps
- Margins, edges and trims
- Kerbs
- Drainage channels
- Appendices