{"product_id":"landscape-architecture-theory-michael-murphy-9781610917513","title":"Landscape Architecture Theory: An Ecological Approach","description":"For decades, landscape architecture was driven solely by artistic sensibilities. But in these times of global change, the opportunity to reshape the world comes with a responsibility to consider how it can be resilient, fostering health and vitality for humans and nature. \u003ci\u003eLandscape Architecture Theory\u003c\/i\u003e re-examines the fundamentals of the field, offering a new approach to landscape design. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing on his extensive career in teaching and practice, Michael Murphy begins with an examination of influences on landscape architecture: social context, contemporary values, and the practicalities of working as a professional landscape architect. He then delves into systems and procedural theory, while making connections to ecosystem factors, human factors, utility, aesthetics, and the design process. He concludes by showing how a strong theoretical understanding can be applied to practical, every-day decision making and design work to create more holistic, sustainable, and creative landscapes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Students will take away a foundational understanding of the underpinnings of landscape architecture theory, as well as how it can be applied to real-world designs; working professionals will find stimulating insights to infuse their projects with a greater sense of purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Murphy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1610917510\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781610917513\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Island Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/13\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.80d","brand":"Michael Murphy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447952945407,"sku":"9781610917513","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e165948f-357b-4f79-b842-c24c96917622.jpg?v=1777235920","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/landscape-architecture-theory-michael-murphy-9781610917513","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}