Landscape Architecture Theory: An Ecological Approach

Synopsis

For Decades, Landscape Architecture Was Driven Solely By Artistic Sensibilities. But In These Times Of Global Change, The Opportunity To Reshape The World Comes With A Responsibility To Consider How It Can Be Resilient, Fostering Health And Vitality For Humans And Nature. This Volume Re-examines The Fundamentals Of The Field, Offering A New Approach To Landscape Design. Drawing On His Extensive Career In Teaching And Practice, The Author Begins With An Examination Of Influences On Landscape Architecture: Social Context, Contemporary Values, And The Practicalities Of Working As A Professional Landscape Architect. He Then Delves Into Systems And Procedural Theory, While Making Connections To Ecosystem Factors, Human Factors, Utility, Aesthetics, And The Design Process. He Concludes By Showing How A Strong Theoretical Understanding Can Be Applied To Practical, Every-day Decision Making And Design Work To Create More Holistic, Sustainable, And Creative Landscapes. Students Will Take Away A Foundational Understanding Of The Underpinnings Of Landscape Architecture Theory, As Well As How It Can Be Applied To Real-world Designs; Working Professionals Will Find Stimulating Insights To Infuse Their Projects With A Greater Sense Of Purpose. Foreword -- Introduction -- Part I: Substantive Theory -- 1. Substantive Theory -- 2. The Biophysical Landscape -- 3. The Human Landscape -- 4. Design Purpose -- 5. Design Form -- Part Ii: Procedural Theory -- 7. Design Process -- 8 .problem Definition -- 9. Design Collaboration -- 10. Design Thinking -- Appendix -- Bibliography. Michael D. Murphy. Portions Of This Book First Appeared In 'landscape Architecture Theory: An Evolving Body Of Thought' By Michael D. Murphy. Long Grove, Il: Waveland Press, 2005.--title Page Verso. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 289-305) And Index.