Landscape Graphics Plan, Section, and Perspective Drawing of Landscape Spaces

by REID, GRANT

• ISBN13: 9780823073337
• ISBN10: 0823073335
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780770434182
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-01
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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Summary

Announcing the new revised edition of the classic industry reference!Landscape Graphicsis the architect's ultimate guide to all the basic graphics techniques used in landscape design and landscape architecture. Progressing from the basics into more sophisticated techniques, this guide offers clear instruction on graphic language and the design process, the basics of drafting, lettering, freehand drawing and conceptual diagramming, perspective drawing, section elevations, and more. It also features carefully sequenced exercises, a complete file of graphic symbols for sections and perspectives, and a handy appendix of conversions and equivalents. The only book exclusively devoted to landscape graphics, now completely revised Emphasizes timesaving methods that encourage rapid skill development Features dozens of real-life public park plans, grading plans, construction details, and more

Author Biography

Grant W. Reid, ASLA, is a professor in the department of horticulture and landscape architecture at Colorado State University. He also operates his own landscape architectural consulting business called Grant Reid Designs. He lives in Colorado.

Table of Contents

How to Use this Book	4	(1)
Graphic Language and the Design Process	5	(12)
Basic Drafting	17	(16)
Lettering	33	(12)
Freehand Drawing and Conceptual Diagramming	45	(16)
Presentation Plans	61	(36)
Section-elevations	97	(17)
Graphic Symbol File for Sections and Perspectives	114	(41)
Perspective Drawing	155	(49)
Appendices	204	(3)
Bibliography	207	(1)
Index	208