Introduction
What is a landscape architect?
How this book is structured
1. The History of Landscape Architecture
Beginnings
The growth of landscape architecture as a profession
The growth of the profession in Europe
The expansion of the profession worldwide
Case study: Painshill Park, Surrey, UK
Planning
City planning and structural green space
Changing styles: from Modernism to Postmodernism and beyond
Case study: Emscher Park, Ruhr Valley, Germany
Changing priorities: ecology, biodiversity and sustainability
Case study: Ijsselmeerpolders, the Netherlands
2. Beginning a Project
The brief
Types of client
Case study: Westergasfabriek Park, Amsterdam
Fees: how to get paid
Case study: Central Park, New York City
Site survey
Case study: Thames Barrier Park, London
3. The Design Process
Developing a design
Case study: Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus
The principles of design
Case study: Hedeland Arena, Roskilde, Denmark
Human flow and natural change
Case study: Marketplace and Waterfront, Odda, Norway
4. Representing the Landscape Design
Drawing and sketchbooks
Case study: School Courtyard, London
3D modelling and video
Photography
Digital design
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Mapping, air photography, satellite imagery and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Report writing
Live presentations
Case study: Villa Garden at Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus
5. From Design Team to Long-term Landscape Management
The stages of work
Case study: London 2012 Olympic Park
Multi-disciplinary design teams
The programme of work and the design team
Costing a project
Landscape management
Case study: The Parks Trust, Milton Keynes, UK
Case study: Dr Jac. P. Thijsse Park, Amstelveen, the Netherlands
6. Education and Employment
Applying for a university course
Internships and jobs
Setting up your own business
Marketing
Case study: Thames Landscape Strategy
A note on professional status: the way the profession is seen worldwide
Case study: Druk White Lotus School, Ladakh, India
7. The Future
A changing environment
Some challenges
Case study: The Dutch National Water Plan
Case study: Floating Gardens, Shad Thames, London
Case study: Korail, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Case study: North Holland coastline, the Netherlands
Recycling and everyday practice
Final thoughts
Glossary
Bibliography
Acknowledgements.