30 Trees presents the favorite trees of 30 internationally renowned landscape architects. In each case, the designers describe the characteristics that represent the essence of the selected tree, the designed landscapes they associate with it, and how it was used in completed projects.
These personal insights are complemented by five scholarly essays on criteria such as typology, ecology, maintenance, and seasons that are critical in matching trees to landscapes. Additionally, the book includes a botanical description of each species mentioned.
The result is a compendium of insights into tree species and the use of trees in landscape architecture. This book will be of interest to professionals and amateurs alike.
| ISBN: | 9783035627312 |
| Publication date: | 2nd January 2024 |
| Author: | Ron Henderson |
| Publisher: | Birkhauser an imprint of Birkhäuser |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 231 pages |
| Genres: |
Environmentally-friendly (‘green’) architecture and design Architecture: professional practice |
30 Trees presents the favorite trees of 30 internationally renowned landscape architects. In each case, the designers describe the characteristics that represent the essence of the selected tree, the designed landscapes they associate with it, and how it was used in completed projects.
These personal insights are complemented by five scholarly essays on criteria such as typology, ecology, maintenance, and seasons that are critical in matching trees to landscapes. Additionally, the book includes a botanical description of each species mentioned.
The result is a compendium of insights into tree species and the use of trees in landscape architecture. This book will be of interest to professionals and amateurs alike.
30 Trees features in the following genres: Environmentally-friendly (‘green’) architecture and design, Architecture: professional practice
30 Trees is available in Hardback
30 Trees was written by Ron Henderson and published by Birkhauser an imprint of Birkhäuser
30 Trees has 231 pages
£38.70