How Long to Read Desert Landscape Architecture

How Long Does it Take to Read Desert Landscape Architecture?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 11 minutes to read Desert Landscape Architecture by John C. Krieg

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

Description

This book provides an understanding of desert environments, their climatic conditions, and unique physical beauty - using the five American deserts of the southwestern United States as an example. Through considerable research, sensitivity, and practical experience, the author provides insight into how built environments are designed and installed in order to cope with the harsh, unforgiving physiographic area. Bridging the gap between professional jargon and common sense, Desert Landscape Architecture displays detailed information for every facet of landscape design, environmental concerns, water issues, cultural issues, and plant material use. This unique, thorough book: Provides information applicable to any desert region of the world Supplies a plant compendium with extensive plant lists comprising more than 750 species Examines desert flora and fauna as well as the fragile ecosystems they occupy Reviews human use areas Investigates grading from an aesthetic and practical standpoint Explains the significance of adequate site drainage Discusses schematic, preliminary, and working drawing plans Lists types of site furnishings and their specific purposes Describes how various hardscape elements are drawn and specified Explains plant growth in detail Discusses the dynamics of plant communities and their function in larger ecosystems Reviews the factors affecting plant selection in the design process Identifies desert planning zones Emphasizes the critical nature of irrigation design in the desert landscape architecture - explaining it as an environmental necessity, not a technical issue Outlines the basic principles of hydrology related to system design Discusses water conservation and presents alternatives for reducing water consumption Examines types of light and sun

How long is Desert Landscape Architecture?

Desert Landscape Architecture by John C. Krieg is 656 pages long, and a total of 167,936 words.

This makes it 221% the length of the average book. It also has 205% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Desert Landscape Architecture Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 15 hours and 17 minutes to read Desert Landscape Architecture aloud.

What Reading Level is Desert Landscape Architecture?

Desert Landscape Architecture 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.

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