Urban Landscape Books

New and Published Books

1. Systemic Architecture

   Operating Manual for the Self-Organizing City

   By Marco Poletto, Claudia Pasquero

   This is a manual investigating the subject of urban ecology and systemic development from the perspective of architectural design. It sets out to explore two main goals: to discuss the contemporary relevance of a systemic practice to architectural design, and to share a toolbox of informational...

   Published May 10th 2012 by Routledge
2. The Temporary City

   By Peter Bishop, Lesley Williams

   Most of the professional training, thinking and strategies of architects, urban designers and planners, are strictly three-dimensional. In reality of course the city is four dimensional, and one needs to acknowledge the influence of time in planning and design strategies....

   Published January 12th 2012 by Routledge
3. Urban Wildscapes

   Edited by Anna Jorgensen, Richard Keenan

   Urban Wildscapes is one of the first edited collections of writings about urban ‘wilderness’ landscapes. Evolved, rather than designed or planned, these derelict, abandoned and marginal spaces are frequently overgrown with vegetation and host to a wide range of human activities. They include former...

   Published October 23rd 2011 by Routledge
4. Smartcities and Eco-Warriors

   By CJ Lim, Ed Liu

   Modern methods of agriculture have led to cities growing out of control and reducing the available agricultural land, threatening the sustainability of our food system. The previous mutually sustaining relationships of animals, humans and the land have been lost with the progress of industry. The...

   Published February 22nd 2010 by Routledge
5. Landscape Architect's Pocket Book

   By Siobhan Vernon, Nicola Garmory, Rachel Tennant

   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...

   Published January 22nd 2009 by Routledge
6. Designing the Reclaimed Landscape

   Edited by Alan Berger

   The first practical yet in-depth exploration of how to reclaim the post-industrial landscape, this volume includes excellent case studies by practitioners and policy makers from around the US, giving first rate practical examples. The book addresses new thinking about landscape, which applies new...

   Published December 12th 2007 by Routledge
7. Professional Practice for Landscape Architects

   2nd Edition

   By Nicola Garmory, Clare Winsch, Rachel Tennant

   This book, organised in an extremely-user friendly manner, equips the landscape architect with all of the required knowledge in business and law. It is of great value to Landscape architects throughout their academic and professional life. Landscape architecture students will find this book vital...

   Published February 5th 2007 by Routledge
8. Continuous Productive Urban Landscapes

   Edited by Andre Viljoen, Joe Howe

   This book on urban design extends and develops the widely accepted 'compact city' solution. It provides a design proposal for a new kind of sustainable urban landscape: Urban Agriculture. By growing food within an urban rather than exclusively rural environment, urban agriculture would reduce the...

   Published February 21st 2005 by Routledge
9. Urban Design: Green Dimensions

   2nd Edition

   By Peter Shirley, J. C. Moughtin

   In Green Dimensions, Cliff Moughtin relates sustainable development and green design to the realm of urban design and development. Examining regional and local frameworks for design and planning, this book shows how sustainable urban design can be implemented on every scale.Working from a strong...

   Published December 14th 2004 by Routledge
10. Urban Open Spaces

    By Helen Woolley

    There is enormous interest in urban design and the regeneration of our urban areas, but current thinking often concentrates on the built form, forgetting the important role that open spaces play. Urban Open Spaces brings together extensive research and practical experience to prove the...

    Published June 25th 2003 by Taylor & Francis