Weathering and Durability in Landscape Architecture: Fundamentals, Practices, and Case Studies

An in–depth guide to building landscape designs that withstand the test of time Even the most innovative and dynamic design projects are susceptible to weathering. The first book of its kind to address this important yet long–neglected design consideration, Weathering and Durability in Landscape Architecture discusses how landscape materials should be selected, shaped, and implemented to help built landscapes change and evolve over the years, rather than deteriorate. Weathering and Durability in Landscape Architecture explores a variety of landscape design approaches and site strategies practiced in the industry today, with a focused examination of the link between the conception and implementation of landscape ideas and a range of seen and unforeseen forces that will shape the built landscape over time. Landscape architects and designers can discover how to combat the devastating consequences of deterioration through: Innovative weathering strategies incorporated into the traditional design process Data and commentary on the maintenance and durability of completed landscapes Weathering and durability strategies from leading landscape architects Dozens of case studies supporting examined techniques More than 125 informative graphics For landscape architects, architects, landscape contractors, urban designers, and environmental designers, Weathering and Durability in Landscape Architecture is an essential volume of proven techniques for creating lasting landscape designs.

Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. PART ONE: Design for Weathering and Durability. CHAPTER 1: TIME AND THE BUILT LANDSCAPE. CHAPTER 2: ASPECTS OF PERMANENCE. CHAPTER 3: DESIGN APPROACHES. PART TWO: Landscape Architectural Design Case Studies. CHAPTER 4: CASE STUDIES. Case Study A: Expiration Date Vintondale Colliery Park Reclamation, Vintondale, Pennsylvania (Julie Bargmann). Case Study B Constructing Memory A Memorial to Rosie the Riveter, Richmond, California (Cheryl Barton). Case Study C: The Persistence of Spatial Structure Mid–America All–Indian Center, Wichita, Kansas (Edward L. Blake, Jr.). Case Study D: The Readjusted Scales of Duration A Private Summer Retreat, Western Maine (Michael Blier). Case Study E: Working Materials Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial, Indianapolis, Indiana (Eric Fulford and Ann Reed). Case Study F: Dimensions of Process and Change Crissy Field: A Tidal Marsh Restoration, San Francisco, California (Mary Margaret Jones). Case Study G: Aesthetics of Cultural Weathering Moyland Elementary School Playground, Hartford, Connecticut; Courtyard and Meditation Labyrinth, Chester, Connecticut (Mikyoung Kim). Case Study H: Urban Legacies Cook + Phillip Park, Sydney, Australia (Elizabeth Mossop). Case Study I: Evolving Economies Casa Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California, Mexico (Margie Ruddick). Case Study J: Maturing Practices Advantica Plaza and Park, Spartanburg, South Carolina (Peter Lindsay Schaudt). Case Study K: Perpetual Material Aluminum Garden, New York, New York (Ken Smith). Case Study L: Compressed “Compressed”: A Temporary Landscape Installation, Cazenovia, New York (H. Keith Wagner). PART THREE: Afterword. CHAPTER 5: ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES. Bibliography and Further Reading. Index.

NIALL KIRKWOOD, ASLA, is Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture and Professor of Landscape Architecture and Technology at the Harvard Design School.