| Description |
267 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 x 28 cm |
| Contents |
1. Plan Graphics and the Creative Process. a. Introduction. b. Before You Begin. c. Setting Up Your Drawing. d. Text and Hand Lettering -- 2. Color Graphics -- 3. Site Analysis -- 4. Conceptual Design -- 5. Construction Documents -- 6. Finished Renderings, Sections, and Elevations |
| Summary |
"To a great extent, your success as a landscape architect will depend upon the quality of the drawings and renderings you use to communicate your ideas at each stage of the design process. This book will show you examples of how to create persuasive presentation graphics that convey design ideas with clarity, precision, and grace to your intended audience. With the help of a comprehensive collection of contemporary design work, the authors acquaint you with the best traditional graphic presentation methods, as well as innovative new approaches used at some of today's leading landscape architecture firms."--BOOK JACKET |
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"The updated and expanded version of the book that has trained generations of landscape architects in effective graphic communication techniques, Plan Graphics, Fifth Edition is essential reading for landscape architecture students and entry-level landscape architects. It is also a valuable working resource for landscape architects, architects, planners, civil engineers, and landscape contractors."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
"Published simultaneously in Canada." |
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Includes index |
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Walker's name appears first on the earlier edition |
| Subject |
Architectural drawing.
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Landscape architecture -- Designs and plans.
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| Author |
Walker, Theodore D.
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Walker, Theodore D.
Plan graphics
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| LC no. |
98051606 |
| ISBN |
0471292214 (paper : acid-free paper) |
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