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Climate change, natural resource use, population shifts, and many other factors have all changed the demands we place on landscape designs. Projects now have to help connect neighborhoods, absorb stormwater, cool urban centers, and provide wildlife habitats. Landscapes of Change examines how these challenges dri

Title	:	Landscapes of Change: Innovative Designs for Reinvented Sites
Author	:	Roxi Thoren
Rating	:	4.84 (805 Votes)
Asin	:	160469386X
Format Type	:	Paperback
Number of Pages	:	264Pages
Publish Date	:	2015-8-4
Language	:	English

Climate change, natural resource use, population shifts, and many other factors have all changed the demands we place on landscape designs. Projects now have to help connect neighborhoods, absorb stormwater, cool urban centers, and provide wildlife habitats. Landscapes of Change examines how these challenges drive the design process, inspire new design strategies, and result in innovative works that are redefining the field of landscape architecture. 

In 25 case studies from around the world, Roxi Thoren explores how the site can serve as the design generator, describing each project through the physical, material, ecological, and cultural processes that have shaped the site historically and continue to shape these ground-breaking projects. 

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You will imagine more than you see. And because of this book and the realized visions within, you’ll know your imaginings can become realities.” —The Register-Guard   “The book presents a compelling and modern vision of landscape architecture.” —The Dirt  . “Landscape architects and urban dwellers alike will find pleasure and hope in these imaginative integrations of nature and city.” —Publishers Weekly   “Taking readers on an intriguing international journey, Thoren eloquently profiles the vanguard of imaginative, artistic, and inspired designers who are creating an invaluable