From Idea to Site

From Idea to Site explores how to improve theworking practices of landscape architects and therefore the quality of thedesign and management of our external environment. Based around the life of a project, this book puts innovation andtechnology at the forefront: looking at how they are changing the profession,and how these innovations might be used in the professional arena.The book also shows how landscapearchitecture can add to the quality and sustainability of varying constructionprojects, and how to make the best use of a landscape architect's skills. Including in-depth illustrated case studies from UK and international landscape schemes, the book looks at the often challenging processof getting projects to completion - 'from idea to site'.