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Landscape Articles, News, Promotions and Updates from Routledge and the Taylor & Francis Group.

Recent Articles

Refurbishment and Renovation

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 catalog, coming soon.
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
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
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
Highlights for March from Routledge Landscape
With so many great titles publishing during March it is impossible to pick out one favorite 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 catalog.
- 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 Catalog 2013

Welcome to the 2013 Landscape Catalog, 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

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 catalog link below

Ecobuild Confernece Booklist Catalog 2013
John Nolen and the Metropolitan Landscape (February 2013 )

"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 catalog.
Essential Tools for Professionals
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 catalogs below.

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