Sustainable Landscape Construction A Guide to Green Building Outdoor
The publication of the first edition in 2000 spurred a movement towards resilient outdoor environments in the U.S. and throughout the world. The third edition has been updated to include important recent developments in this landscape revolution. It
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THIRD EDITION
S U S TA I N A B L E LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION A Guide to Green Building Outdoors
Sustainable Landscape Construction A Guide to Green Building Outdoors Third Edition
Sustainable Landscape Construction A Guide to Green Building Outdoors Third Edition
Kim Sorvig with J. William Thompson with drawings by Craig D. Farnsworth, ASLA
Washington | Covelo | London
Copyright © 2018 Kim Sorvig and J. William Thompson All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher: Island Press, 2000 M St., NW , Suite 650, Washington, DC 20036. ISLAND PRESS is a trademark of The Center for Resource Economics. Keywords: Bio-based products, Biophilic design, Climate change, Ecosystem management, Efficiency, Energy use, Erosion, Graywater, Green infrastructure, Integrated pest management, Irrigation, Landscape architecture, LEED, Life-cycle assessment, Lighting, Machinery, Maintenance, Materials selection, Nontoxic building materials, Paving, Permaculture, Phytoremediation, Recycled materials, Renewable energy, Resilience, Restoration, Site assessment, Soil, Solar, Stormwater, Sustainable Sites Initiative Library of Congress Control Number: 2017948523 All Island Press books are printed on environmentally responsible materials.
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The Fine Print This book reports information from designers, contractors, manufacturers, academic researchers, and many others. The author has attempted to ensure that all the information herein is credible but has performed no independent testing of these reports. Reporting such information does not constitute endorsement of any product or method. Exclusion of products or methods does not imply a negative evaluation. All trademarks remain property of their respective owners. The author and publisher specifically disclaim any and all liability purported to result from inclusion or exclusion of a product or method in this book. Variations among regions and sites result in very different performance from the same products and methods, and no assurance can be given that any information reported herein is suitable for any given site. The information reported herein may contain errors and omissions, and even where complete and accurate it is not a substitute for local expertise and professional judgment. Illustrations are not intended as ready-to-build, step-bystep instructions, but rather to depict concepts and processes. The author and publisher specifically disclaim any and all liability for any situation resulting from use or attempted use of this information.
Contents List of Figures xiii List of Tables xix Preface to the Third Edition xxi Authorship Changes xxii Why a New Edition? xxii What’s New in This Edition? xxiii Who Should Use This Book? xxvi How to Use This Book xxvi Finding Landscapes Along the Information Highway xxviii Acknowledgments xxx Contacting the Auth
