The process-oriented guide to context-sensitive site selection; planning; and design Sustainable design is responsive to context. And each site has a unique set of physical; biological; cultural; and legal attributes that presents different opportunities and constraints for alternative uses of the site. Site analysis systematically evaluates these on-site and off-site factors to inform the design of placesmdash;including neighborhoods and communitiesmdash;that are attractive; walkable; and climate-resilient. This Third Edition of Site Analysis is fully updated to cover the latest topics in low-impact; location-efficient design and development. This complete; user-friendly guide: Blends theory andpractice from the fields of landscape architecture; urban planning; architecture; geography; and urban design Addresses important sustainability topics; including LEED-ND; Sustainable Sites; STAR community index; and climate adaptation Details the objectives and visualization methods used in each phase of the site planning and design process Explains the influence of codes; ordinances; and site plan approval processes on the design of the built environment Includes more than 200 illustrations and eight case studies of projects completed by leading planning and design firms Site Analysis; Third Edition is the ideal guide for students taking courses in site analysis; site planning; and environmental design. New material includes review questions at the end of each chapter for students as well as early-career professionals preparing for the ARE; LARE; or AICP exams.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Brilliant close-up photographyBy Rob SheppardI am a great fan of Piotrs work. He is one of the finest photographers of insects working today. His small critter photography (more than just insects) goes way beyond simply recording interesting critters. He makes them come alive and part of a larger environment. His photos often show the ecology of a situation beyond simply a portrait of the animal. The text is very interesting; though a bit academic (which is somewhat surprising because Piotr is a very funny guy when you hear him speak -- he seems to be trying hard to be the scientist rather than letting that part of his personality into the book).1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One of my favorite books this year...By m. harrisonI picked this book up at my library and only got half way through when I decided I had to buy it. Its a beautiful book full of exotic creatures and great stories of traveling to places Ive never heard of. It was a real treat to see and hear of new things in a world where I feel like everything has been discovered already. Piotrs photographs of insects are just stunning.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Price was acceptable for taking a chance on some good photography.By Bonnie Beth AbbottPictures were somewhat disappointing for my purposes as an artist looking more for exotic reptilesContent intetesting concerning organisms that have changed little over thousands of years. Price was acceptable for taking a chance on some good photography.