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# 50+ pages per chapter Focus on psychology of design Extensive sketches & diagrams Basic Elements of Landscape Architectural Design

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## Key Features

- • **Timeless Relevance:** Endorsed by professionals and students alike, this classic remains a cornerstone in landscape architecture education.
- • **Master the Fundamentals:** Deep dive into landform, vegetation, water, and structural elements for holistic landscape design.
- • **Psychology Meets Design:** Explore how human psychology shapes and enhances outdoor spaces for maximum impact.
- • **Visual Learning Powerhouse:** Packed with detailed sketches and diagrams that bring complex concepts to life.
- • **Boost Your Design Sophistication:** Elevate your projects with insights that transform intuitive design into intentional mastery.

## Overview

Basic Elements of Landscape Architectural Design by Norman K. Booth is a well-regarded textbook featuring comprehensive chapters on landform, vegetation, buildings, pavement, structural elements, and water. With over 50 pages per chapter and abundant sketches, it offers a thorough understanding of landscape design principles, including the psychological aspects influencing space use. Highly rated and recommended for both students and professionals, this book remains a relevant and essential resource in the field.

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desertcart.com: Basic Elements of Landscape Architectural Design: 9780881334784: Norman K. Booth: Books

Review: Basic Elements is excellent. - Not finished studying this yet but it's very well written and easy to understand. Lots of sketches to illustrate the points being discussed as you go along and I was particularly pleased with the attention paid to the psychology of landscape design. I have been in the landscape business and designed landscapes by my eye that turned out fine. Now I know WHY they turned out fine and that's important. Good book for anyone in the business and for students as well. Landscape architects would find this a handy reference book no matter how long they have been in this field. Good job Norm. Pete McGill, Bonita Springs, Florida.
Review: Yes. This book is still relevant. - On a whim I picked this up because it's on the LARE Section 2 & 3 recommended reading list. It took me several months to get around to it because it's old and I figured there were more recent resources to turn to. I was only partly right. This is a great book - especially if you are about to start a semester of your first design studios. But it is also great for developing a fundamental understanding of site design that many landscape programs seem to gloss over. It covers landform, vegetation, buildings, pavement, structural elements, water, and the design process independently while building your understanding of the interrelationships between each.I really feel like this book contributed to my sophistication as a designer because it explores each element very thoroughly in chapters that are about 50 pages each with lots and lots of diagrams and graphics. I have a much better understanding of how to use design elements to effectively manipulate spaces for the various purposes that you find in standard design programs (human psychology, microclimate, and functional needs - particularly). In my opinion, the information in this book is still very relevant.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #705,787 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #35,763 in Textbooks (Special Features Stores) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (43) |
| Dimensions  | 8.75 x 1 x 11.5 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 0881334782 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0881334784 |
| Item Weight  | 1.65 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 315 pages |
| Publication date  | September 30, 1989 |
| Publisher  | Waveland Pr Inc |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Basic Elements is excellent.
*by N***L on June 1, 2013*

Not finished studying this yet but it's very well written and easy to understand. Lots of sketches to illustrate the points being discussed as you go along and I was particularly pleased with the attention paid to the psychology of landscape design. I have been in the landscape business and designed landscapes by my eye that turned out fine. Now I know WHY they turned out fine and that's important. Good book for anyone in the business and for students as well. Landscape architects would find this a handy reference book no matter how long they have been in this field. Good job Norm. Pete McGill, Bonita Springs, Florida.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yes. This book is still relevant.
*by J***S on June 19, 2015*

On a whim I picked this up because it's on the LARE Section 2 & 3 recommended reading list. It took me several months to get around to it because it's old and I figured there were more recent resources to turn to. I was only partly right. This is a great book - especially if you are about to start a semester of your first design studios. But it is also great for developing a fundamental understanding of site design that many landscape programs seem to gloss over. It covers landform, vegetation, buildings, pavement, structural elements, water, and the design process independently while building your understanding of the interrelationships between each.I really feel like this book contributed to my sophistication as a designer because it explores each element very thoroughly in chapters that are about 50 pages each with lots and lots of diagrams and graphics. I have a much better understanding of how to use design elements to effectively manipulate spaces for the various purposes that you find in standard design programs (human psychology, microclimate, and functional needs - particularly). In my opinion, the information in this book is still very relevant.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars
*by N***K on January 28, 2015*

Good book easy to read.

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