Site Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition

Site Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition

Essential site planning and design strategies, up-to-date with the latest sustainable development techniquesDiscover 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

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Thomas H. Russ. He is a registered landscape architect with experience as a principle in several firms, as a project manager for more than 70 projects, and as principle in charge for more than 150 projects. He has experience in designing residential subdivisions, regional commercial centers, and the restoration of more than 30 impacted landscapes. Mr. Russ is the author of a publication. Redeveloping Brownfields. The text refers to the hardcover edition.

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Thomas H. Russ. He is a registered landscape architect with experience as a principle in several firms, as a project manager for more than 70 projects, and as principle in charge for more than 150 projects. He has experience in designing residential subdivisions, regional commercial centers, and the restoration of more than 30 impacted landscapes. Mr. Russ is the author of a publication. Redeveloping Brownfields. The text refers to the hardcover edition.

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