Graphic Standards Field Guide to Hardscape
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- Synopsis
- Quick, reliable answers to your most common on-site questionsWhen you're in the field, you never know what you'll come across. The Graphic Standards Field Guide to Hardscape gives you fast access to the practical information you need when you're on-site and under pressure.Presented in a highly visual and easily portable format, the Field Guide is organized to follow a logical project sequence from site evaluation of existing conditions through construction maintenance. Covering everything from assessing existing conditions, site work, bases and paving, site improvements, and materials, this handy companion conveys the most common answers that landscape architects need in the real world when visiting a construction site, and meeting with architects and engineers or clients and contractors.The Field Guide to Hardscape extends the familiar Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards beyond the office or studio with:Quick access to essential information when away from the studioThings to look for when assessing existing conditions during preliminary design site visits or pre-construction meetingsGraphic Standards--quality details accompanied by real-world photographs of best construction practices and techniquesIllustrations that help you troubleshoot problems, along with on-the-spot solutionsA list of common construction mistakes and problems to avoidCompact format that's easy to reference and carry alongThe Graphic Standards Field Guide to Hardscape is the ideal companion for the on-the-go landscape architect, design professional, inspector, facilities manager or anyone that is involved with site construction.
- Copyright:
- 2010
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780470900727
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780470429655
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Date of Addition:
- 06/08/14
- Copyrighted By:
- John Wiley & Sons
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Reference, Art and Architecture
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.