Walls: Elements of Garden and Landscape Architecture

by Günter Mader, Elke Zimmerman

Overview

A systematic set of guidelines and an inspiring store of models for designers, builders, horticulturists, and landscape architects.

Walls are fundamental elements of garden and landscape architecture, defining borders, creating spaces, and providing protection. This book, organized by construction method, construction materials, and type of finish, introduces the rich design potential of this structural element, from traditional dry walls to works of land art.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780393732948
Publisher:	Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	02/21/2011
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	9.60(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Architect Günter Mader lives in Ettlingen, Germany.

Elke Zimmermann, a landscape gardening engineer, lives in Itzlings, Germany.

Editorial Reviews

"[A]n interesting work that takes the reader through a broad spectrum of materials, styles, construction techniques and finishes that are both practical and comprehensive…. [E]xcellent photographs that are inspirational."

Garden Design Journal (UK)

"Walls: Elements of Garden and Landscape Architecture... delivers an inspiring eyeful for homeowners and professionals."

Elle Decor

"[C]omprehensive, luxuriously illustrated…. [A]n indispensable primer for students of landscape design. The photographs elevate Walls to the level of designer’s necessity…. Essential."

CHOICE

"Addressing a range of designs, from Modern cement walls to those crafted from recycled materials, Mader and Zimmerman leave no stone unturned."

Phoenix Home & Garden

"The entire volume is richly illustrated with photographs of interesting and unusual wall—many excellent sources for design inspiration."

Landscape Architecture Magazine

"The authors write with considerable authority and give detailed information on all aspects of construction. Photographic examples are plentiful and of high quality showing some amazing examples from the purely functional to truly sculptural."

GardenDesignUnlimited (UK)

"This comprehensive and illustrated book demonstrates the rich visual potential and structural variety of walls…. While covering the technical aspects of a variety of walls, this book is also surprisingly interesting to simply skim through…. [W]ill provide readers with an eye-opening experience that they can apply to their personal garden designs."

Michigan Gardener

"Well organized, this collection of border-defining elements will inspire the professional and as well as garden lovers."

Current Books on Gardening and Botany published by the Chicago Botanic Garden

"[E]verything you always wanted to know about walls…If you’re interested in beautiful walls that make a difference in a landscape – a wall that really is an artful statement in and of itself, then this is the book for you."

Garden Design Online