Psychology Press Landscape - Books, News and Conferences

Refurbishment and Renovation

2013-05-31T08:04:09Q

Routledge now publish an extensive list of books to help with all of your refurbishment and renovation needs from regulations to conservation and energy efficiency to design and planning. Below is a selection of the titles we currently publish. Watch this space for an online catalogue, coming soon.

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

2013-04-17T08:35:07Q

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

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

2013-04-11T09:44:18Q

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

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

2013-04-11T09:33:50Q

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

Highlights for March from Routledge Landscape

2013-03-28T11:43:06Q

With so many great titles publishing during March it is impossible to pick out one favourite so we have listed them all below.
For a full list of new and key backlist titles click here to go to the latest Landscape Architecture catalogue.

Emergence in Landscape Architecture, by Rod Barnett
Urban Ecosystems, by Robert A. Francis, Michael A. Chadwick
Nature's Spectacle, by John Sheail (New in paperback)

Landscape Catalogue 2013

2013-03-21T15:40:14Q

Welcome to the 2013 Landscape Catalogue, showcasing our new and key backlist titles in landscape architecture, garden design, environmental planning and beyond. It’s another great year for Routledge Landscape, with exciting new books publishing across the list. Some particular highlights include:

- Guidelines for Landscape Visual Impact Assessment, 3rd edition which is filled with essential good practice information for assessing the impact of designs
- Place Attachment – a textbook exploring our emotional bonds to locations
- British Gardens as the third in our series of books on international garden history
- Landscape Architect’s Pocket Book, 2nd edition – an indispensable handy resource for landscape architects in the field.

Still time to claim your 20% discount on all Ecobuild Conference books

2013-03-21T15:36:05Q

Did you know the 20% discount on the books we took to Ecobuild is still valid until April 5th? All you have to do is use the code ECOBUILD13 when you check out. For a full listing of all the books we took to the conference click on the catalogue link below

Ecobuild Confernece Booklist Catalogue 2013

John Nolen and the Metropolitan Landscape (February 2013 )

2013-03-13T13:55:59Q

"A model city, the hope of democracy" – John Nolen on his suggested plans for Madison, Wisconsin

This book connects John Nolen's political and social visions with his design proposals by analyzing his extensive writings, personal correspondence and some of his most significant works.

For more information about the book click here
and for a full list of new and key backlist titles click here to go to the latest Landscape catalogue.

Essential Tools for Professionals

2013-03-12T15:49:03Q

This year Routledge have a number of new books publishing that will be essential tools for the concerning professional. We have selected a few of the key titles below. For a full listing of our professional books click on the links to the catalogues below.

Architecture Catalogue 2013 - Building and Construction Catalogue 2013 - Landscape Catalogue 2013 - Property and Real Estate Catalogue 2013

Newsletter Sign Ups

2013-03-01T09:09:08Q

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Built Environment Titles for Professionals

2013-02-21T18:00:37Q

Are you looking for new books and the latest research to enhance your practice?

Routledge Built Environment publishes a wide range of excellent titles in a variety of disciplines, aimed at supporting professionals across Architecture, Construction, Energy, Landscape, Property, and Urban Planning.

If you're interested in learning more, please take a moment to browse below for a sample of some of our many professional titles that are available.

Landscape Catalogue 2013

2013-02-01T15:35:27Q

Hot off the press the new online version of the 2013 Landscape Catalogue. Please get in touch if you would prefer to receive a print copy through the post. victoria.johnston@tandf.co.uk

RIBA Publishing titles now available from Routledge

2013-01-09T14:56:50Q

We are delighted to announce that RIBA Publishing books are now available via Routledge, for customers outside of the UK and Ireland.

RIBA Enterprises remains the exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland.

5 Books for New Landscape Architecture Students

2012-12-07T15:28:58Q

Five books every new landscape student should have

• Representing Landscapes, Nadia Amoroso
• Landscape: Pattern, Perception and Process 2nd edition, Simon Bell
• Form and Fabric, Catherine Dee
• Meaning in Landscape Architecture and Gardens, Marc Treib
• Exploring the Boundaries of Landscape Architecture, Simon Bell, Ingrid Herlin, Richard Stiles

5 Minutes with Nadia Amoroso - September 2012

2012-12-07T15:23:36Q

Nadia Amoroso is the Founder and Creative Director of DataAppealTM, a data-design visualization company. She also teaches design studio and visual communications at the University of Toronto. She holds and has held a number of international academic and administrative positions including Lawrence Halprin Fellow at Cornell University, the Garvan Chair Visiting Professor, and Associate Dean. She specializes in visual representation, analog and digital graphics, and architectural and landscape architectural design.

She is the author of The Exposed City: Mapping the Urban Invisibles (Routledge, 2010) and Representing Landscapes: A Visual Collection of Landscape Architecture Drawings ( Routledge 2012)