Materials and Their Applications in Landscape Design

This is a one-stop-shop to materials used in landscape design.  Materials and Their Applications in Landscape Design will help you map out and determine which materials are perfect for your project.  It covers everything from wood and brick to asphalt and concrete.  it is the perfect guide for those involved in landscape design or architectural design.

The book is organized just like an encyclopedia.  It takes readers through a journey of materials used for landscaping and other outdoor projects.  For each materials listed it also lays out the type of systems the materials can be used in whether that be walls, decks, steps, or other projects.  For each material the sustainable and green properties are also addressed to include in your project.  This book is packed with pictures, drawings, and photographs that help illustrate and explain these materials more fully.  This is the perfect text for someone who is a taking a materials course or just needs some self-study help on the side.  Don’t miss the opportunity to grab this guide and add it to your collection!

Table of Contents

Preface

Forward

A Note to Instructors

1. Materials and Sustainability
2. Stone Aggregates
3. Asphalt
4. Brick
5. Cast-in-Place Concrete
6. Precast Concrete
7. Metal
8. Stone
9. Wood
10. Materials in Combinations

Photo Journal

Bibliography

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