Walls : elements of garden and landscape architecture / Günter Mader and Elke Zimmermann.
Mader, Günter.; Zimmermann, Elke.
2011
TH4965 .M3313 2011 (Mapit)
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Title Walls : elements of garden and landscape architecture / Günter Mader and Elke Zimmermann.
Author Mader, Günter.
Uniform Title Mauern. English
ISBN 9780393732948 (pbk.)
0393732940 (pbk.)
Publication Details New York : W.W. Norton & Co., c2011.
Language English
Description 136 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
Call Number TH4965 .M3313 2011
Dewey Decimal Classification 717
Summary Wall-those built elements of garden and landscape architecture that define borders, create spaces, and provide protection-are essential to the landscape designer's repertoire. This comprehensive and generously illustrated book demonstrates their rich visual potential and structural variety, from traditional dry walls in cultural landscapes to actual works of land art, form low brick garden enclosures to elegant riverbank gabions. Arranged by construction method construction materials, and types of finish, this compendium offers a broad array of inspiring models and practical guidelines for landscape architects, designers, builders, horticulturists, and all those who want a more beautiful outdoor space. --Book Jacket.
Note Translation of: Mauern : Elemente der Garten-und Landschaftsarchitektur.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references.
Added Author Zimmermann, Elke.
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