Main entry:

Zimmermann, Astrid, 1967- author.

Title & Author:

Planning landscape : dimensions, elements, typologies / Astrid Zimmermann ; [translation: David Koralek].

Publication:

Basel, Switzerland : Birkhäuser, [2015]
©2015

Description:

381 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans (some color) ; 30 cm

Notes:
Also published in German.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-376) and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. Human Measure : Basic human measurements : Human proportions and basic measurements ; Distances of perception ; Distances zones ; Orientation and vision -- Quantifying need : Urban open spaces : Green connections and green corridors ; Radius of action -- 3. Elements : Climate and exposure : Location : Winter hardiness zones ; Cold air drainage ; WInd exposure ; Solar radiation ; Thermal radiation ; Reflectivity of surfaces ; Sunlit and shaded areas ; Calculating shadow length by means of cotangent ; Time zones and actual position of the sun ; calculating shadow length by means of diagram -- Grading, stairs, and ramps : Location : Reference levels ; Existing and proposed finished elevations ; Drainage ; Dimensions and characteristics : Embankments ; Slope and ground incline ; Ramps and stairs ; Wheeling ramps ; Crest and sag curves ; Remarks on building law and regulatory approval -- Paths and roads : Location : Surfacing ; Dimensions and characteristics : Dimensions of traffic participants ; Walk- and bikeways ; Street spaces ; Escape routes -- Parking lots for motor vehicles and bicycles Location : Location of bicycle parking spaces ; Paving of parking spaces for automobiles and bicycle ; Dimensions and characteristics : Requirements for bicycle and automobile parking spaces ; Bicycles parking spaces ; Parking spaces for motor vehicles -- Waste container areas : Location : Refuse collection points ; Dimensions and characteristics : Space requirements for waste collection vehicles ; Size of waste containers ; Technical devices ; Building codes and regulatory approval -- Boundary enclosures and railings : Location : Enclosure requirement ; Effectiveness of boundary enclosures ; Dimensions and characteristics : Heights of boundary enclosures for specific purposes ; Types of construction for boundary enclosures ; Privacy screens ; Noise abatement walls and noise control berms ; Heights and setbacks of boundary enclosures ; Handrails and railings ; Remarks on building law and regulatory approval -- Seating : Location ; Dimensions and characteristics : Seating and terraces ; Seating comfort ; Hammocks -- Lighting : Location ; Dimensions and characteristics : Illuminance ; Parking lots ; Bicycle and pedestrian areas ; Sports facilities -- Water features and stormwater infiltration : Site : Exposure of water features ; Habitat of aquatic plants ; Water overflow device ; Water depths ; Planted facilities ; Site requirements for stormwater infiltration ; Infiltration system selection ; Dimensions and characteristics : Permeability of the paving ; Infiltration capacity ; Design rainfall ; Dimensioning of infiltration facilities ; Clearances ; Catchment area of drainage facilities ; Irrigation quantities ; Water requirements for sports fields ; Technical devices : Water connection ; Water pumps ; Remarks on building law and regulatory approval -- Woody plants : Site : Spatial requirements for tree locations ; Existing trees ; Underground utilities within the root zone ; Clearance profile ; Dimensions and characteristics : Crown shapes and growth forms ; Hedges ; Boundary setbacks for trees and shrubs ; Classifications : Trees suitable for inner-city locations and along streets ; Root systems of trees ; Remarks on regulatory approval -- Vegetated roofing : Site : Types of green roofs ; Plants ; Dimensions and characteristics : Load assumptions ; Protection against wind suction ; Erosion control ; Minimum clearances ; Remarks on building law and regulatory approval -- Vertical planting : Site ; Classifications : Plants ; Dimensions and characteristics : Climbing aids and espaliers ; Facade greening systems ; Remarks on building law and regulatory approval.
4. Typologies : Gardens : Site : Spatial configuration of house and apartment gardens ; Spatial configuration of allotment gardens ; Spatial configuration of allotment garden sites ; Dimensions and characteristics : Sizes of residential gardens ; Dimensions of allotment gardens -- Open spaces in schools and preschools : Site : Feature elements and fixtures ; Waste containers ; Lighting ; Bicycle and motorized traffic ; Use of plants ; Dimensions and characteristics : Required facilities and sizes Anthropometric data ; Stairs and steps ; Safeguards for elevated occupied areas ; Water features ; Enclosures -- Play areas and playgrounds : Location ; Dimensions and characteristics : Orientation values for play areas ; Falling space and free space ; Fall prevention and impact attenuation ; Construction details ; Classifications : Poisonous plants ; Particularly well-suited plants ; Remarks on building law and regulatory approval -- Sports facilities : Location : Orientation ; Enclosure ; Dimensions and characteristics : Playing field markings ; Noise abatement measures ; Ball sports ; Racquet/net sports ; Beach sports ; Track-and-field ; Combination facilities ; Precision sports/games of skill ; Trend sports/fun sports -- Swimming pools, bathing ponds, water-treading pools -- Location : Outdoor swimming pools and swimming ponds ; Water-treading pools ; Dimensions and characteristics : Area requirements and space allocation for outdoor swimming pools ; Dimensions of diving area ; Construction of swimming and bathing ponds ; Dimensions and characteristics of water-treading pools ; Remarks on building law and regulatory approval -- Campgrounds : Spatial configuration and location ; Dimensions and characteristics -- Outdoor theaters and tiered seating : Spatial configuration and location ; Dimensions and characteristics : Tiered seating and rows of seats -- Reference guide : Dimensions and units ; Regulations.

Summary:

Offers planners a practical guide to achieving balance between general planning standards, parameters for different types of open space, and the particular use-related requirements of the specific planning task..Compiles and summarizes dimensions, measurements and threshold values that are crucial to the decision-making process in designing a space.

ISBN:

9783034607605 (English edition ; hardcover)
3034607601 (English edition ; hardcover)
9783034607612 (English edition ; softcover)
303460761X (English edition ; softcover)

Subject:

Landscape architecture Standards.
Roadside improvement Specifications.
Urban landscape architecture Designs and plans.
Landscape architectural drawing.
Topographical drawing Conventional signs.
Architecture du paysage Normes.
Paysage urbain Dessins et plans.
Dessin d'architecture du paysage.
Dessin topographique Signes conventionnels.
Roadside improvement.
Urban landscape architecture.

Form/genre:

Architectural drawings.
Specifications.

Added entries:

Koralek, David, translator.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 289054
Call No.: BIB 231256
Status: Available