{"product_id":"9780470429655","title":"Graphic Standards Field Guide to Hardscape","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGraphic Standards Field Guide to Hardscape\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLeonard J. Hopper\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchitecture \/ Reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuick, reliable answers to your most common on-site questions\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhen you're in the field, you never know what you'll come across. \u003ci\u003eThe Graphic Standards Field Guide to Hardscape\u003c\/i\u003e gives you fast access to the practical information you need when you're on-site and under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented in a highly visual and easily portable format, the Field Guide is organized to follow a logical project sequence from site evaluation of existing conditions through construction maintenance. Covering everything from assessing existing conditions, site work, bases and paving, site improvements, and materials, this handy companion conveys the most common answers that landscape architects need in the real world when visiting a construction site, and meeting with architects and engineers or clients and contractors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Field Guide to Hardscape extends the familiar Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards beyond the office or studio with:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick access to essential information when away from the studio\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThings to look for when assessing existing conditions during preliminary design site visits or pre-construction meetings\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraphic Standards—quality details accompanied by real-world photographs of best construction practices and techniques\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIllustrations that help you troubleshoot problems, along with on-the-spot solutions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA list of common construction mistakes and problems to avoid\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompact format that's easy to reference and carry along\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Graphic Standards Field Guide to Hardscape\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal companion for the on-the-go landscape architect, design professional, inspector, facilities manager or anyone that is involved with site construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eLeonard J. Hopper\u003c\/b\u003e, RLA, FASLA, is Senior Associate at Mark K. Morrison Landscape Architecture PC. He is also Editor-in-Chief of \u003ci\u003eLandscape Architectural Graphic Standards\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLandscape Architectural Graphic Standards\u003c\/i\u003e, Student Edition and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eSecurity and Site Design\u003c\/i\u003e (all from Wiley). Currently a faculty member at the City College School of Architecture and Environmental Studies, Columbia University, and SUNY Farmingdale in New York, Mr. Hopper is a former president of the American Society of Landscape Architects and the Landscape Architecture Foundation, a technical advisor for the Sustainable Sites Initiative, and a frequent speaker at universities and conferences.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 November 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470429655\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e496\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315475476620,"sku":"9780470429655","price":75.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470429655.jpg?v=1780113808","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470429655","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}