Site Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Essential site planning and design strategies, up-to-date with the latest sustainable development techniques Discover how to incorporate sound environmental considerations into traditional site design processes. Written by a licensed landscape architect with more than 20 years of professional experience, this authoritative guide combines established approaches to site planning with sustainable practices and increased environmental sensitivity. Fully revised and updated, Site Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition discusses the latest standards and protocols-including LEED. The book features expanded coverage of green site design topics such as water conservation, energy efficiency, green building materials, site infrastructure, and brownfield restoration. This comprehensive resource addresses the challenges associated with site planning and design and lays the groundwork for success. Site Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition explains how to: Integrate sustainability into site design Gather site data and perform site analysis Meet community standards and expectations Plan for pedestrians, traffic, parking, and open space Use grading techniques to minimize erosion and maximize site stability Implement low-impact stormwater management and sewage disposal methods Manage brownfield redevelopment Apply landscape ecology principles to site design Preserve historic landscapes and effectively utilize vegetation Review: Place it in your forever library, architect! - This book are instrumental for going through the NCARB exam to gain licensure in US as an architect. Bought it for this purpose. Love the book and the explanations... it's definitely something to keep in your library forever becase you never know when you might need it. I also refer to it for my concept design stage and I think it's a wonderful resource to be able to refer to repeatedly. Review: I loved reading this book. - I bought this for the AREs and will definitely keep it as a resource. It's rare to find such a wealth of information in such a concise, straightforward format.