A Philosophy of Landscape Construction: The Vision of Built Landscapes

Politics & Social Sciences

Ferguson, Bruce

Philosophy

Routledge

A Philosophy of Landscape Construction outlines a philosophy of values in landscape construction, demonstrating how integral structures, such as pavements and walls, constitute a key element to how people interact with and inhabit the final design. 
The book discusses how these structures enable, assist and care for people, negotiating between the dynamic processes of site ecosystems and the soil on which they are founded. They articulate spatial, functional, cultural and ecological meanings. Within this theoretical framework, designers will learn to recognize and insert a set of core values into the most technical design stages to reach their full potential. 
By offering a new perspective on landscape construction, moving away from the exclusively technical characteristics, this book allows landscape architects to realise the ideal vision for their designs. It is abundantly illustrated with examples from which designers can learn both successes and failures and will be an essential companion to any study of built landscapes.

Pavements are the most ubiquitous of all man-made structures, and they have an enormous impact on environmental quality. They are responsible for hydrocarbon pollutants, excess runoff, groundwater decline and the resulting local water shortages, temperature increases in the urban "heat island," and for the ability of trees to extend their roots in order to live. Porous pavements, despite their ability to mitigate these factors, remain the object of much skepticism and controversy. Written by a renowned expert with 25 years of experience in urban watershed management, Porous Pavements is the first comprehensive "encyclopedia" of porous pavement materials. The book begins with five chapters that lay a foundation for all porous pavement materials and applications, introducing the types of materials and arrangements, their roles in the urban environment, and the principles of pavement structure, hydrology, and rooting space. The following nine chapters outline the costs, maintenance requirements, advantages and disadvantages for different applications, installation methods, sources of standard specifications, and performance levels for each family of porous pavement materials. Relying on case studies and factual data from observed experience, and containing abundant references for further information, Porous Pavements gives responsible practitioners a complete toolbox from which to select the appropriate material for site-specific conditions, providing a "green" alternative to impervious pavements.

Porous Pavements (Integrative Studies in Water Management & Land Development)

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

CRC-Press

Stormwater infiltration is the most complete approach to stormwater management. Only infiltration can simultaneously solve problems of water quality, flood control, streambank erosion, aquifer recharge, and maintenance of downstream base flows and wetland hydroperiods. Stormwater Infiltration is the first book to explain the principles of natural science on which infiltration is based, how to apply infiltration to any region of the country, and what kinds of results can be expected. It brings into one publication the complete range of necessary information on soils, vegetation, infiltration, hydrology, design criteria, site layout, construction process for surface and subsurface basins, porous paving materials, feasibility, maintenance, and performance. It draws more than half a century's actual experiences from all over the United States to place stormwater management in a context of environmental balance and quality for human life.

Stormwater Infiltration

Earth Sciences

Haim Steinbach builds his work around the relationship that ties man to objects; he interprets this bond as being a projection of one's emotional life. As visiting professor at the Ratti foundation, Steinbacj lead 25 students in the discovery of the value of objects. His course resulted in two exhibitions: one by the students and the other by Steinbach, who juxtaposed the panorama of Lake Como with objects found near the Hudson, and with photographs taken at the Tempio Voltiano (which celebrates the invention of the battery.

Haim Steinbach

Arts & Photography

Individual Artists

Winnipeg Art Gallery

Fly Fishing for Pacific Salmon

Sports & Outdoors

Johnson, Les

Trotter, Pat

Hunting & Fishing

Frank Amato Pubns

Sherrie Levine--Fountain: 4 May to 25 May 1991

Mary Boone Gallery

Brahmi (Bacopa Monniera): Activities and Applications of the Versatile Ayurvedic Herb

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Subbarao, Saligrama C

Subbarao, Lakshmi

Alternative Medicine

Saligrama Publishing

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has been used for thousands of years to maintain good health as well as to prevent or cure a number of psychological and physical disorders. Over the last few decades, a considerable amount of work has been done to scientifically verify the therapeutic efficacy of Ashwagandha. Extensive in vitro and in vivo studies as well as limited clinical studies indicate beneficial effects for various disorders. This book provides in one place a summary of results published in various journals. Its intent is to serve as an accessible reference and guide for formulators, R&D professionals, biomedical researchers and medical practitioners.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Activities and Applications of the Versatile Ayurvedic Herb

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