A Guide to Careers in Design
Buch, Englisch, 368 Seiten, Format (B × H): 185 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 712 g
ISBN: 978-0-470-33845-2
Verlag: Wiley
Explore exciting options for a career in landscape architecture
Blending aesthetics and environmental consciousness, landscape architecture is one of the fastest growing fields, according to the US Department of Labor. Becoming a Landscape Architect gives you a comprehensive survey of the field as it is practiced today, and explains how to get started and how to succeed in this exciting, creative, and in-demand profession.
Featuring more than thirty-five interviews with leading landscape architects and more than 250 illustrations, the guide covers everything an aspiring landscape architect needs to know- from education and training, design specialties, and work settings to preparing an effective portfolio and finding a job in residential, ecological, commercial, and parks design.
- Complete guide to the profession of landscape architecture, one of today's fastest growing fields
- More than thirty-five interviews with leading landscape designers and educators give you an idea of what it's really like to work as a landscape architect
- Over 250 striking illustrations and a lively interior make the book visually appealing as well as informative
- Explains different educational paths and their prerequisites and requirements
- Author Kelleann Foster is Associate Professor and Assistant Department Head, Department of Landscape Architecture, Pennsylvania State University and Managing Partner, Visual Interactive Communications Group
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Weitere Infos & Material
FOREWORD BY PERRY HOWARD.
PREFACE.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
Introduction to the Profession of Landscape Architecture.
Landscape Architectural Design.
Practice Opportunities.
The Future of Landscape Architecture.
Design Education.
APPENDIX A Resources.
APPENDIX B Selected References.
APPENDIX C Professionals and Students Interviewed for This Book.
CHAPTER NOTES.
INDEX.
