Landscape For Living is a comprehensive book on landscape architecture written by Garrett Eckbo, a renowned landscape architect and one of the pioneers of modern landscape architecture. The book covers a wide range of topics related to landscape architecture, including the history of the profession, the design principles and techniques used in landscape design, and the role of landscape architecture in shaping the built environment.Eckbo's book is divided into three main sections. The first section provides an overview of ...
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Landscape For Living is a comprehensive book on landscape architecture written by Garrett Eckbo, a renowned landscape architect and one of the pioneers of modern landscape architecture. The book covers a wide range of topics related to landscape architecture, including the history of the profession, the design principles and techniques used in landscape design, and the role of landscape architecture in shaping the built environment.Eckbo's book is divided into three main sections. The first section provides an overview of the history of landscape architecture, from its origins in ancient civilizations to its development in modern times. The second section focuses on the design process, including site analysis, design concepts, and the use of different materials and plants. The third section explores the social and environmental aspects of landscape architecture, including the role of public space, the impact of landscape design on the environment, and the relationship between landscape architecture and urban planning.Throughout the book, Eckbo emphasizes the importance of creating landscapes that are both functional and beautiful. He argues that landscape architecture has the power to shape the way people interact with their environment and with each other, and that it can play a critical role in creating sustainable, livable communities.Landscape For Living is a seminal work in the field of landscape architecture and is widely considered to be a classic in the profession. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history, theory, and practice of landscape architecture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Add this copy of Landscape for Living (Asla Centennial Reprint Series) to cart. $19.13, fair condition, Sold by Madison Booksellers rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from HAGERSTOWN, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Library of American Landscape History.
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Fair. Ships same day or next. The cover has noticeable damage on the cover and the edges of some pages from return shipping but the text is very good and this is an unread copy. Expedited shipping available at checkout for domestic orders. The dust jacket has minor damage or small tear.
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New. This desirable book was first published in 1950 and has long been out of print. Educated at Harvard and UC Berkeley, Eckbo created garden and landscape designs that were instrumental in establishing the new modernist spirit that infused California architecture and design during and after WWII. This book is a survey of Eckbo's work, both civic and private, and a fascinating overview of the history and practice of landscape design. The book includes his collaborations with A. Quincy Jones and Gregory Ain.
Add this copy of Landscape for Living to cart. $35.00, very good condition, Sold by Hennessey + Ingalls rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by University of Massachusetts Press.
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Used-Very Good. This desirable book was first published in 1950 and has long been out of print. Educated at Harvard and UC Berkeley, Eckbo created garden and landscape designs that were instrumental in establishing the new modernist spirit that infused California architecture and design during and after WWII. This book is a survey of Eckbo's work, both civic and private, and a fascinating overview of the history and practice of landscape design. The book includes his collaborations with A. Quincy Jones and Gregory Ain.
Add this copy of Landscape for Living to cart. $40.00, good condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1950 by F. W. Dodge Corporation.
Add this copy of Landscape for Living to cart. $41.86, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Library of American Landscape History.
