Designing the Landscape : An Introductory Guide for the Landscape Designer takes the reader through the design process step - by - step. The text begins with meeting the client and proceeds to functional concepts, design principles and plant and hardscape materials. Each chapter builds upon the previous one, giving the reader a clear understanding of how the chapters fit into each phase of the design process. The text concludes with final product and how to effectively present it to the client.
Features :
Numerous illustrations help aid readers' comprehension of the material
Provides practical approaches to establishing a good client relationship as well as how to effectively present - or sell - the design
Approaches design in a step - by - step fashion, helping readers to overcome the anxiety of the blank page.
Introduces the role computers play in the design process