ABSTRACT

From Idea to Site explores how to improve the working practices of landscape architects and therefore the quality of the design and management of our external environment. Based around the life of a project, this book puts innovation and technology at the forefront: looking at how they are changing the profession, and how these innovations might be used in the professional arena.

The book also shows how landscape architecture can add to the quality and sustainability of varying construction projects, and how to make the best use of a landscape architect’s skills. Including in-depth illustrated case studies from UK and international landscape schemes, the book looks at the often challenging process of getting projects to completion – ‘from idea to site’.

chapter Chapter One

Define

chapter Case Study 1.1|9 pages

The Living Building Challenge

chapter Chapter Two|38 pages

Plan

chapter Case Study 2.1|10 pages

Maggie’s Centres

Architectural and Landscape Briefs

chapter Case Study 2.2|7 pages

Cloud Point

Scans of Historic Broads Drainage Mills

chapter Chapter Three|18 pages

Design

chapter Chapter Four|58 pages

The Design Team

chapter Case Study 4.1|8 pages

Whitehall, London

Terrorism and Security

chapter Case Study 4.2|7 pages

Merton Borders

Planting for a Drier, Hotter Future

chapter Chapter Five|38 pages

Construct and Manage

chapter Case Study 5.1|9 pages

New Ludgate

City of London

chapter Chapter Six|32 pages

Maintain and Evaluate

chapter Case Study 6.1|7 pages

City of Lyon

Sustainable Landscape Programme