How Long to Read An Introduction to Landscape and Garden Design

How Long Does it Take to Read An Introduction to Landscape and Garden Design?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 49 minutes to read An Introduction to Landscape and Garden Design by James Blake

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

How do you design a landscape book suitable for its intended uses? How can the natural qualities of a landscape be enhanced with new features and focal points? How can you make pedestrians stay on the footpath? What kind of plant, path or wall should you put where, and what sort of contract should you choose for your client's contractor? This refreshingly down-to-earth introduction to the vast subject of landscape design and construction answers all these questions, guiding new students through the many facets of professional practice and welding together the artistic, legal, financial, environmental and management issues which can seem so dauntingly disconnected. Illustrated with original drawings, photographs, sample plans and facsimiles, including a new colour plate section, this readable classic has been fully revised and updated throughout. It opens with a completely new chapter which explains design and aesthetic principles, explores the history of our relationship to landscape, and shows how design principles can be applied to influence reactions to the finished site. The author then considers different elements of hard landscape and their relative merits in different situations. The soft landscape section includes coverage of the effects of mass and form, natural and abstract planting, and the difficult subject of plant selection. A step-by-step guide through all the stages of managing a project, from initial discussions with clients, site inspection, surveying and quoting, through tendering, contracting, contractual agreements, development from concept design to final plans and drawings, as well as maintenance, now includes the current information on CDM regulations and provides readers with a plain-speaking reference on client management and contractual administration. Added to the guide to drawing and lettering is an extensive section on computer-aided design. A bibliography and list of useful organization are also included.

How long is An Introduction to Landscape and Garden Design?

An Introduction to Landscape and Garden Design by James Blake is 576 pages long, and a total of 147,456 words.

This makes it 194% the length of the average book. It also has 180% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An Introduction to Landscape and Garden Design Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 25 minutes to read An Introduction to Landscape and Garden Design aloud.

What Reading Level is An Introduction to Landscape and Garden Design?

An Introduction to Landscape and Garden Design is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy An Introduction to Landscape and Garden Design?

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