Built Environment News & Updates – Page 2

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    Community Architecture

    Co-authors Charles Knevitt and Nick Wates discuss the evolving impact of their iconic work, Community Architecture.

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    Architecture Conservation and Heritage Management

    We publish a great range of titles to help you along all aspects of your refurbishment and/or renovation project under the Routledge and Earthscan from Routledge brands. 

    
    Bringing together titles previously published under the Donhead, Butterworth Heinemann and Routledge imprints, we now publish an extensive list of books covering building conservation, preservation and architectural history. In addition, we offer a number of classic reprints on building and construction topics such as lime and plastering, covering the period from 1830 to 1950. This list specialises in publishing original material for professionals, academics, students and historic building owners. 

    Below are a few highlights. A a full product catalog is coming soon!

13. Has Sustainable Development Run its Course? What Should We Do About it?

    We are pleased to present a new Earthscan from Routledge blog post: written by Peter Bartlemus, author of Sustainability Economics.

    With a new entry every fortnight, blog posts written by various Earthscan from Routledge authors will be displayed both on the Routledge website and on our Facebook page here. Each post within Facebook will be open to comments so please feel free to voice your thoughts!
     

14. Earthscan from Routledge May Highlights

    With so many great titles publishing this month it has been impossible to give them all the justice they deserve in our May newsletter, so to be sure you don't miss out you can find them all here.

15. Earth Day 2013

    To commemorate Earth Day 2013 we have put together a selection of quotes from our authors – some of the leading voices on the topics being covered. Our Earth Day online catalog is also available for you to browse, featuring a list of some of our most relevant books.

    The theme of this year's Earth Day is The Face of Climate Change. Find out more here.

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    When Modern Was Green wins the 2013 SAH Elisabeth Blair MacDougall Book Award

    Every year the Society of Architectural Historians presents six awards to honor the most distinguished publications in architectural history (Hitchcock), urban history (Kostof), landscape history (MacDougall), preservation (Downing), and architectural exhibition catalogs (Johnson) that have been published in the previous two years. SAH also presents the Founders' Award for the best JSAH article written by an emerging scholar in the previous two years.

    The Elisabeth Blair MacDougall Book Award was established by the SAH Board in 2005 to recognize annually the most distinguished work of scholarship in the history of landscape architecture or garden design. Named for SAH Past President and landscape historian Elisabeth MacDougall, the award honors the late historian's role in developing this field of study.

    This year this was won by David H. Haney's book, When Modern Was Green: Life and work of landscape architect Leberecht Migge, Routledge, 2010

17. Earthscan from Routledge April Highlights

    With so many great titles publishing this month it has been impossible to give them all the justice they deserve in our April newsletter, so to be sure you don't miss out you can find them all here.

18. Cities on the Prowl

    We are pleased to present a new Earthscan from Routledge blog post: written by Tim Campbell, author of Beyond Smart Cities.

    With a new entry every fortnight, blog posts written by various Earthscan from Routledge authors will be displayed both on the Routledge website and on our Facebook page here. Each post within Facebook will be open to comments so please feel free to voice your thoughts!

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    Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment, 3rd Edition ( April 2013)

    Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment, 3rd Edition is written by professionals for professionals, the third edition of this widely respected text provides an essential tool for landscape practitioners, developers, legal advisors and decision-makers

    Reviews for previous editions: 'The GLVIA [second edition] is well thought out, logically presented and superbly illustrated. This is essential reading for all consultants involved with landscape and visual impact assessment and should be required reading for all developers.' - David Watson in Urban Design International

    To order your copy click here
    

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    Landscape Architect’s Pocket Book, 2nd Edition (April 2013)

    Landscape Architect's Pocket Book is an indispensable tool for all landscape architects, this time-saving guide answers the most frequently asked questions in one pocket-sized volume. It is a concise, easy-to-read reference that gives instant access to a wide range of information needed on a daily basis, both out on site and in the office. This new edition incorporates updates and revisions from key planning and environmental legislation, guidelines and national standards.

    To order your copy click here