Singularly highlights landscape architectural elements with clear design principles! Designed to be used as
a helpful resource by students and individuals beginning their careers, Basic Elements of Landscape Architectural
Design presents the thoughts and key design theories fundamental to landscape architecture in simple words and
illustrations. Still available from Waveland Press, this highly regarded sourcebook offers the vocabulary, significance,
characteristics, potential uses, and design guidelines for landform, plant materials, buildings, pavement, site
structures, and water in landscape architectural design. It will help your students overcome common mistakes and
misconceptions typical in the early phases of their design career and will heighten their understanding and awareness
of the major physical components of the outdoor environment.
Table of Contents
1. Landform
2. Plant Materials
3. Buildings
4. Pavement
5. Site Structures
6. Water
7. The Design Process
