Showing posts with label Wetlands. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wetlands. Show all posts

Planting Wetlands and Dams: A Practical Guide

Planting Wetlands and Dams: A Practical GuideThis third biennial publication reflecting current disciplinary developments that influence how we shape our environment is in itself markedly well designed. Over 35 selected projects from all over the Netherlands are clearly chaptered, illustrated, explained and introduced by six analytical essays. The projects range from the Amsterdam Council's blueprint initiative for a clean and attractive city centre, to a garden suburb, a cemetery and an airport. This compilation will enable professionals as well as their clients to keep abreast of the freshest Dutch landscape architecture and town planning.

Price: $26.95


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Constructed Wetlands in the Sustainable Landscape

Constructed Wetlands in the Sustainable LandscapeLandscapeConstructed wetlands are gaining worldwide acceptance as effective, low-cost, and low-impact alternatives to unsightly, high-impact wastewater treatment facilities. The creative involvement of today's planners, landscape architects, developers, environmental engineers, and public officials is helping to maximize the potential of these wetland habitats--from their aesthetics to their multiple uses as water treatment plants, wildlife refuges, and recreational or educational facilities. Yet, to date, the literature has paid no attention to these aspects, focusing instead on the technical side of wetlands construction and function.

Constructed Wetlands in the Sustainable Landscape is the first book to integrate aesthetic design and planning issues with the technical aspects of wetlands engineering. Renowned landscape architect Craig S. Campbell and engineer Michael H. Ogden clearly demonstrate how the successful development and management of multifunctional, sustainable wetland habitats depend on harnessing the knowledge and working principles of a number of disciplines. Richly illustrated with real-world case studies, the book:
* Covers the concept of sustainable development and the nature of wetland processes.
* Discusses designs for new and existing municipal and small community wastewater treatment facilities.
* Contains examples of on-site planning for, and management of, stormwater renovation, single-family residential systems, and multiple-use systems.
* Examines landscape engineering and planning for ponds, urban wildlife, and ecological art.

Clearly written and accessible to nonengineers and nonscientists, Constructed Wetlands in the Sustainable Landscape is a crucial guide for landscape architects, environmental engineers, planners, developers, and others responsible for the design and management of our built environment.

Price: $135.00


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