Site Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Essential site planning and design strategies, up-to-date with the latest sustainable development techniquesDiscover how to incorporate sound environmental considerations into traditional site design processes. Written by a licensed landscape architect with more than 20 years of professional experience, this authoritative guide combines established approaches to site planning with sustainable practices and increased environmental sensitivity. Fully revised and updated, Site Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition discusses the latest standards and protocols-including LEED. The book features expanded coverage of green site design topics such as water conservation, energy efficiency, green building materials, site infrastructure, and brownfield restoration. This comprehensive resource addresses the challenges associated with site planning and design and lays the groundwork for success. Site Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition explains how to: Integrate sustainability into site design Gather site data and perform site analysis Meet community standards and expectations Plan for pedestrians, traffic, parking, and open space Use grading techniques to minimize erosion and maximize site stability Implement low-impact stormwater management and sewage disposal methods Manage brownfield redevelopment Apply landscape ecology principles to site design Preserve historic landscapes and effectively utilize vegetation

General

Imprint:	McGraw-Hill Professional
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2009
First published:	2009
Authors:	Thomas Russ
Dimensions:	244 x 188 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	528
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-07-160558-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > General
LSN:	0-07-160558-4
Barcode:	9780071605588

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