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Record Nr.

UNINA9910786164003321

Autore

LaGro James A

Titolo

Site analysis [[electronic resource] ] : informing context-sensitive and sustainable site planning and design / / James A. LaGro, Jr

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken. N.J., : Wiley, 2013

ISBN

1-299-18994-6

1-118-41893-X

Edizione

[3rd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (386 p.)

Disciplina

720.28

Soggetti

Building sites - Planning

Building sites - Environmental aspects

Land use - Planning

Land use - Environmental aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Context and approach -- pt. 2. Predesign and analysis -- pt. 3. Design and implementation.

Sommario/riassunto

Blending theory with application, Site Analysis offers a cross-disciplinary perspective on the evolving practice of designing sustainable built environments. Information on understanding existing site conditions and context-sensitive design teaches readers how a thorough site analysis can create meaningful places and promote sustainability through energy, water, and natural resource conservation. The new Third Edition is fully updated throughout to include coverage of the latest sustainability topics. A new chapter covers site plan review and design review, and new case studies examine