Author(s): Hans Loidl; Stefan Bernard

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | BIRKHAUSER

"What does the landscape architect actually do as a designer?" Theauthors of this book investigate this question, which only seems easy -and address some fundamental ideas about design in landscapearchitecture: What resources are available for designing open spaces?What role do natural conditions play? What principles are applied? Thisbook identifies and analyses the elements that come together to createlandscape architecture. Based on their experience in practice andeducation, the authors reveal the core components of landscape design.In the introduction to the new edition, Stefan Bernard opens up aboutthe book's origins and reflects on its continuing importance for thedesign of high-quality outdoor spaces. A comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of landscape architecture Includes relevant accompanying sketches by the authors The standard reference work in a newly revised edition