| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 353 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
A guide to careers in design |
| Contents |
1. Introduction to the profession of landscape architecture -- Overview of landscape architecture -- The many definitions of landscape architecture |
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2. Landscape architectural design -- Diverse interests: from creative expression to ecology to construction techniques -- Design variety: living, working, playing, learning, healing, protecting, restoring -- Nested scales: from intimate spaces to expansive wildlife preserves -- Green design: sustainability, biodiversity, and recycled materials -- Systems thinking: natural, social, political, infrastructural -- The human factor: society, end users, and allied professionals -- Communication: sketching, multimedia, written, visual, and oral presentations |
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3. Practice opportunities -- Private practice business -- Private practice: size and configuration -- Public agencies -- Nonprofit organizations and educational institutions -- Marketing: getting work -- Marketing yourself: finding a job -- Overview of the profession: by the numbers -- Professional associations |
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4. The future of landscape architecture -- Trends and opportunities |
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5. Design education -- College preparation -- Landscape architecture programs -- The importance of internships -- Professional licensure |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Landscape architecture -- Vocational guidance
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
ProQuest (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9780470575536 (electronic bk.) |
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0470575530 (electronic bk.) |
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