Fantasy Landscapes In Watercolour
$9.71
Fantasy artists of all skill levels will delight in these innovative and simple watercolor techniques that result in dynamic fantasy landscapes. Step-by-step instructions offer a wealth of practical advice and help build skills and confidence. With sections on where to find inspiration and how to develop ideas, this enjoyable guide shows how to add mood, drama, atmosphere, and a little sprinkling of magic to create your own fantasy world. Bursting with helpful hints and tips, there are three distinctly different projects included that result in dramatic, rich, and mystical finished paintings.
Modern Landscape
$50.98
The issue of landscape is of increasing concern to us as the twenty-first century begins, not only as an area of design and study but also as it is affected by building development and the maintenance of eco-systems. This important and highly topical book extends the existing debate to examine recent projects and their part in our growing concern about the maintenance and enhance-ment of our natural spaces. Modern Landscape features over thirty international projects, including schemes by both architects and landscape architects, often working in collaboration. Following an introductory essay, the book is arranged into four sections of extensively illustrated case studies, each of which deals with a different aspect of landscape design - Parkland, Architecture as Landscape, Garden Landscapes and Urban Interventions - relating it directly to historical and contemporary precedents.
Landscape Irrigation: Design and Management
$69.38
Focusing on water conservation methods, this textbook provides a thorough introduction to the design and management of landscape irrigation systems. Coverage begins with the soil-water-plant relationship, discusses equipment and installation and ends with management. It is the only book that does not endorse a specific manufacturer or line of products.A total, all-in-one guide to modern landscape irrigation strategies, techniques, and hardwarepLandscape Irrigation is designed to function as both a professional reference and a junior- to senior-level text for students of landscape architecture, landscape design, and turf management. It is also an excellent study guide for young professionals preparing to take the LARE. Emphasizing water-conserving irrigation design throughout, author Stephen Smith covers all the bases, providing in-depth coverage of: Irrigation methods and components Drawing techniques and presentation Sprinkler and drip irrigation methods and hardware Pipe characteristics and hydraulics Control systems CSI irrigation specificationspThroughout Landscape Irrigation you will find many informative examples of irrigation strategies now employed around the world. Corresponding hydraulic reference data for all the examples are contained in a separate appendix for easy reference.pLandscape Irrigation is an indispensable tool-of-the-trade for landscape architects, landscape contractors, irrigation professionals, and turfgrass and golf course managers.
Pioneers of American Landscape Design
$89.7
The first A-to-Z look at the trailblazers of American landscape architecture....more than a Who's Who of the landscape architecture profession, the book also introduces the fascinating history of the designers of the American landscape, from George Washington and Thomas jefferson to James Rose and Thomas Church. Its 450 illustrations are a rich source of inspiration to contemporary designers, and its list of accessible sites facilitates visits for truer understanding of design principles. - Peter Walker, FASLA.Pioneers is a treasure trove of information about the origins of the profession of landscape design in this country. The book reveals the richness of the early design legacy created by this country's early landscape design movement. It provides a fascinating acount of the many designers involved, the variety of their talents, and the range of their accomplishments. - Charles E. Beveridge.INSIDE FLAP COPYHorticulture and history, commerce and culture, aesthetics and engineering-all these and more intersect at the decision points of landscape architecture. Pioneers of American Landscape Design introduces you to the geniuses and more ordinary folk who brought about the key decisions that shaped American landscapes and public spaces-and established the United States as a leader in land design, planning, and conservation.Told in 160 revealing biographical essays illustrated with more than 450 plans and photographs (100 in full color), this book is the first to embrace the entire scope of this important, historic subject. Pioneers of American Landscape Design takes you from border to border and across time from pre-American Revolution to modern designs from the recent past. Thisbroad-spectrum portrait expands conventional definitions of landscape architecture to include key figures not previously associated with the profession. At the same time, it focuses in to bring you previously unrecognized details of design and development.In this book you'll meet American@VlÌÌÌÌÍÿ¾Úx
Do you cut and collect images from magazines of ideas landscape? Do you have a photo album of, say, a stately English mansion you like to use for your home landscape design in Houston? Have you admired the plants and trees in the European countryside farms and wondered if grown in the plains Texas coastal? If so, then you have a good start to make your gardening ideas into reality.
Landscaping Ideas: The Gathering
Landscape design begins with ideas. His ideas, before bringing the professions. It's time to write not only their needs but also their wishes and desires deep. This is true if you want a landscape of two acres of farm or install a small garden design.
Jeff Halper, an expert in landscape design with outer worlds, says: "Landscaping ideas help in your own garden design process. The ideas and landscape photos you have, the better. Even the gardening ideas of things that you do not like can help designers and landscape architects landscape achieve the desired results.
Landscaping Ideas: Elements of take into account
• hardscape. Hardscape-the lack of plant material for your landscape design play a key role in any plan for garden landscape. Types of roads include hardscape, retaining walls, pool and inputs. You have to make decisions ranging from basic concrete material of stone and brick decorative wooden floors.
• luxury pools. A swimming pool a must for any luxury home. Close the design of the house, because it is an extension nature of its interior space. All decisions about a group must take into account security. One way is through the use of billboards. Halper said that can be constructed in a non-intrusive. "We like to hide fences and gates including shrubs weaving. This method makes the pool area of security, until the code and aesthetically pleasing, "he says.
• Sources of water outdoors. Sources of water outdoors come in a multitude of shapes, sizes and styles. Additional features can be added, like a waterfall or a contemporary wall fountain. Whichever style you choose, the important thing to remember is that the overall picture be improved if you use outdoor water fountain that coordinates with the style of your home and garden.
• outdoor kitchens. The decision to regard your outdoor kitchen includes the ability to cover or not. You will have to consider the necessary size. For example, to the chairs to the dining table, needs at least two feet from any other element, especially in the grill or in any way lower. Make sure that the plan to the appropriate cabinet space. Options include countertop tile, granite, stone and concrete. It will also have options for ceiling fans and cooling rates.
Landscaping Ideas: Opportunities Theme
• modern landscape design. Modern garden design tends to focus on the scale instead of formal or classic designs that are based on relationships axial Greek, Roman, classical and architectural traditions. The architecture of the house should be carefully considered when using a contemporary garden design. The house and the landscape can be tied together through the selective use of the planting or placement of an intelligent solid surfaces as a organic way to the front door.
• formal landscape design. Formal landscape design relies on order and balance. Think of the gardens of Monticello, the gardens of Versailles, and, closer to home, the gardens of Bayou Bend, which is part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
• English Garden Design. The English garden design is all about curves beds, paths and free flow of color. The gardener's hand is light. No, but just barely. Houston, semi-tropical climate is very suitable for vine-covered pergola, sunny garden of roses, azaleas and sparkling beds, all plant materials that fit well in the English garden concept abundance.
• Mediterranean landscape design. The phrase to live in this style is Old World atmosphere. " Favorite materials were stone, weathered bricks, terracotta tiles, tile, travertine, wood beams, wrought iron, classical statuary and Roman columns, and outdoor furniture that evokes Arabic Moroccan or Italian sensibilities.
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Pools and Spas: Planning-Designing-Maintaining-Landscaping
$5
Turn a dream into a reality with the second edition of Pools & Spas. More than 300 color photos and illustrations offer ideas and advice starting with pool/spa selection to creating an attractive environment. Choose from infinity-edge pools to indoor swim spas; from built-ins to attractive aboveground pools. Valuable advice is included on site selection, materials, financing plus decking, patios and landscaping around a pool or spa. Covers maintenance including green alternatives.Pools & Spas covers everything from pool selection and installation to landscaping. Includes choosing a pool site, hiring a contractor, and different pool and spa types.
Pools & Spas: Ideas for Planning, Designing, and Landscaping
$26.99
DIVDIVFrom pool selection and installation to landscaping. Includes choosing a pool site, hiring a contractor, and different pool and spa types. 262 color photographs and 53 full-color illustrations.br/DIVDIVDIVIPools & Spas: Ideas for Planning, Designing, and Landscaping/I, offers ideas and advice through the complete process from pool/spa selection to creating an attractive landscaping environment. Over 300 inviting color photos and illustrations show the many options from infinity-edge pools to indoor swim spas; from built-ins to attractive above-ground pools. Valuable advice is included on site selection, materials, financing, and more.BR/DIVDIVDIVDIVBPools & SpasP/PP/PDIVUTable of ContentsP/P/B/UP/PDIVIntroduction...8P/PP/PDIVBPlanning Your Pool and Spa/BDIVGETTING YOUR FEET WET...12DIVUses for Your Pool and Spa 14DIV• A Recreation CenterDIV• An Exercise CenterDIV• A Relaxation CenterP/PP/PDIVCreate a Plan...17DIV• Survey MapsDIV• Items to Include in a PlanP/PP/PDIVAdding the Pool or Spa on your Plan...25DIV• Practical RealitiesP/PP/PDIVFinancing the Project...32DIV• Other Cost ConsiderationsDIV• Getting the MoneyP/PP/PDIVHiring a Contractor...32DIV• Ask Friends for ReferencesDIV• Find Your OwnDIV• Check Them OutDIV• Collect EstimatesDIV• The ContractP/PP/PDIVBPool and Spa Styles/BDIVDIVING IN...38DIVIn-Ground Pools...40DIV• ConcreteDIV• VinylDIV• FiberglassP/PP/PDIVAboveground Pools...44DIVSpas and Hot Tubs...45DIV• In-Ground SpasDIV• Aboveground SpasDIV• Spa Installation ConsiderationsDIV• Hot TubsDIV• Buying a Spa or Hot TubDIV• Swim SpasP/PP/PDIVPool and Spa Plumbing...52DIV• Working with PVC PipingP/PP/PDIVB@:ýp£×ÿ¾Úx
Pools & Spas, 2nd Edition
$14.32
Pools and Spas covers everything from pool selection and installation to landscaping, hiring a contractor, and different pool and spa types.
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I need two trees removed (approximately 12 feet high), 5 trees trimmed back (10 feet) and 2 trees cut in front (15 feet) Rates of $ 900.00 since I have idea whether this is good or bad.
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PAR30 Superbright LED -75 Watt Replacement Bulb
$99.99
Comparable to a 75 watt light This is the brightest PAR30 we have ever carried.Sophisticated structure of heat management maximizes the heat dissipation and delivers the cool-to-touch feature of the light fixture. ...
Dictionary of Today's Landscape Designers
$12.98
This dictionary profiles world-renowned architects, engineers, landscape architects, artists and photographers whose work has given rise to an entirely new dimension in designing the cityscape. It features leading figures from the international scene, including Tadao Andao, Emilio Ambasz, Daniel Buren, Tony Cragg, Walter De Maria, Michael Heizer, Anish Kapoor, Rem Koolhaas, Maya Lin, Richard Long and James Turrel, among many others.brOver the last decade the concept of landscape has dramatically changed, Projects that reconstruct large disused areas, the design of public spaces, parks and private gardens, and Land Art all involve landscape design. This field has come to greater prominence with the increase in public projects and by keeping pace with new theoretical approaches and design practices. This volume will be an invaluable reference for any one involved in urban planning, public art, landscape architecture and landscape design.br
Dictionary of Today's Landscape Designers
$22.48
This dictionary profiles world-renowned architects, engineers, landscape architects, artists and photographers whose work has given rise to an entirely new dimension in designing the cityscape. It features leading figures from the international scene, including Tadao Andao, Emilio Ambasz, Daniel Buren, Tony Cragg, Walter De Maria, Michael Heizer, Anish Kapoor, Rem Koolhaas, Maya Lin, Richard Long and James Turrel, among many others.Over the last decade the concept of "landscape" has dramatically changed, Projects that reconstruct large disused areas, the design of public spaces, parks and private gardens, and Land Art all involve landscape design. This field has come to greater prominence with the increase in public projects and by keeping pace with new theoretical approaches and design practices. This volume will be an invaluable reference for any one involved in urban planning,public art, landscape architecture and landscape design.
I love photography and is one of my favorite pastimes. I do it for fun, but have commended my work and I wish to work hand and perhaps grow into a future profession. How do I go about selling them? Moreover, I would like to copywright them so that nobody can steal from me, and I'd like some tips on how to go about doing that. FYI – I only do landscapes / landscape and there are no people in the photos I'd need to get legal permission. Thank you!
Get a copy of "Photographers Market". Learn also copy write law and you need to do to protect yourself, however I mentioned the book also covers some of these issues. Good luck!
Walkway over the Lake Art Poster Print, 36x24
$4.95
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Brinkmann 828-0300-6-6PK Spotlight LED Low Voltage Kit, 6 Pack
$77.09
Sold as one unit. (1 unit = Bx/6.) 3 white LED's per fixture. Two 5 ft. leads with waterproof connector. Plastic. Black. Includes 20W transformer. Box/6 . Manufacturer number: 828-0300-6. SKU #: 3294345. Country of origin: China. Distributed by Brinkmann Corp....
