Harris C.W., Dines N.T. (eds.) Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture

McGraw-Hill, 1997. — 923 pp. — ISBN: 0070170274.Newly designed and containing a full 40 percent completely new content, Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture, Second Edition, continues to be the most complete source of site design and construction standards and data. It is fully metric, to meet Federal and International requirements. It features increased coverage of:
Site storm water "best management" practices
New urban tree planting and xeriscape concepts
Earth retaining structures and pavement design
Land reclamation, including soil and vegetation restoration
Metric site layout practices, including recreation facilities
Energy and resource conservation
Natural processes and site construction procedures
New expanded construction details.Simplified construction materials data. Over 50 sections provide concise tables, checklists, "Key Point" text summaries, and illustrations to provide an invaluable information resource for offices and classrooms throughout the world.