Landscape Architect's Pocket Book

by Vernon; Garmory; Tennant

• ISBN13: 9780750683487
• ISBN10: 0750683481
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-23
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

An indispensable tool for all landscape architects, this time-saving guide answers the most frequently asked questions in one pocket-sized volume. It is a concise, easy-to-read reference that gives instant access to a wide range of information needed on a daily basis, both out on site and in the office. Covering all the major topics, including hard landscaping, soft landscaping as well as planning and legislation, the pocket book also includes a handy glossary of key terms, useful calculations and helpful contacts. Not only an essential tool for everyday queries on British standards and procedures, this is a first point of reference for those seeking more extensive, supplementary sources of information, including Websites and further publications. . A comprehensive overview of the field of landscape architecture . Gain immediate access to the most frequently asked questions, both out on site and in the office . Save time with the handy glossary of key terms, essential contacts and useful calculations

Table of Contents

Hard landscape

Natural stone; finishes, properties, origin, appearance, uses etc.

Mild steel; standard steel sizes, finishes

Stainless steel; finishes, grades, uses, advantages and disadvantages

Common steel sizes; (suitable for landscape works)

Typical footpaths; make up eg. bitmac, asphalt, fibredec, block pavers, whin/ granular paths

Typical footpath edging

Timber; types,uses, hazard classes, suitability/ uses

Concrete mixes; types, uses and suitability, cover on reinforced concrete

Wall construction; ties & fixings; types and uses, weepholes; sizes, spacing, types for retaining walls, wall foundations, wall height; width ratio

Mortar mixes; types, uses

Brick and blockwork; bonds, classifications

Wood preservatives and treatments eg -cca, stains

Rural fencing types; heights for stock etc.

Lighting; lux levels, suitable uses, lp ratings etc.

Drainage; falls, min, max & implications, area to drain, size of drainage pipe, load classes for manhole cover etc.

Suds and drainage; types, uses, guidelines

Recycled materials and sustainable products; glass, plastics, aggregates

Water features and ponds; design checklist and guidelines

How to set a sun dial

Soft landscape

National plant specification; requirements, tree definitions

Native trees and shrubs. within the UK and regions - map

Topsoil classifications; properties, grades etc.

Grass seed mixes; suitability/ uses etc.

Poisonous plants

Trees; street trees, pruning, works too etc. symptoms & signs associated with failure and stress

Trees planting and pit design- staking methods, guying, drainage etc.

Topsoil, phytotoxic and zoo toxic elements

Shrubs, standard schedule of information required

Plant indicators; which indicate soil condition

Plant protection, rabbits, deer, etc. heights and types of non chemical protection

Wild flower mixes; seedling, plugs, bulbs

Terrams - uses, grades, vigorous roots, drainage etc.

Landscape maintenance ? pruning, etc., fertilizer, ameliorants, herbicides, irrigation, grass cutting

Compost and mulches

Urban tree soil; definition and uses

Utilities and services; std. depth below ground, size of trench, distance to planting

Seat heights, widths

Roof gardens; checklist and guidelines

Planning and legislation Tree preservation orders Glossary of listed and protected areas; purpose of each, governing body etc.

Guidelines for construction in and around trees

Planting near airfields

Planning ; application, permitted developments, planning requirements and consents

CDM Regulations (incl site works weights of materials etc and when not applicable

Glossary of contracts Notifiable weeds ? procedures, methods Tall hedges legislation Wildlife legislation; access routes Landscape Character and Visual Assessment; when required, legislation

Design Guidelines Barriers and handrails; guidelines for cycle paths, railways, water ways, domestic DDA access; warning paving, purposes and guidelines

Steps and ramps - Handrail regs, DDA etc.

Cycle routes ? guidelines and checklist eg. on materials, widths, signage etc.

Sports pitches/ playing fields; sizes, markings and proposed gradients

Play areas, critical fall heights, safety surfacing, types, design criteria

Schools; small fencing & seat heights, bird & insect plants, sensory gardens

Circulation and size data; people, prams, bicycle, wheelchair etc.

Vehicle sizes and spatial requirements (Parking ? cars disabled space, parent child, bus stop etc.)

Road design standards ? visibility, splays, road humps

Design and movement; average walking speed, cycle speed, distance walked to bus stop, train station etc.

General rules of thumb Glo

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