Peter Petschek Livres

Familiarity with ground modeling is an indispensable prerequisite for landscape architects; they have to use contour lines in their designs, quickly develop alternatives, and check alternative options regarding design, ecology, economy, and technical feasibility. The third edition contains essential updated information on BIM construction in landscape architecture, 3D machine control, and BIM in practice. Furthermore, the book provides in-depth information on forms of terrain, scales, interpolation, geodetic points, contour lines, how to calculate the volume of land mass, and includes subjects such as slope stabilization systems and ground modeling on the building site. Included is also the ground modeling of roads and parking lots, and a revised section on stormwater management. Numerous practical examples are included in the task section to help apply the theory.

„The contour line is the only precise and accurate means for representing the free and natural formation of terrain in the plan; so learn to use this instrument!“ Professor Hans Loidl, Landscape Architect and Teacher The two design elements of landscape architecture are plants and terrain. While the subject of vegetation is well documented by numerous publications, there is a lack of technical literature in the field of grading. This volume fills that gap: History, forms of terrain, basic principles, digital modeling, slope reinforcement systems, construction site implementation, and practical examples – all are treated in detail by the author. Short problems, systematically organized and arranged in increasing order of difficulty, enable the reader to apply what he or she has learned. The exercises are suitable for self-study. Together with the large amount of practical information provided by the book, they also enable architects to become familiar with grading as an important design element of landscape architecture.

Das Buch erläutert Grundlagen wie Höhenlinien, Geländeformen, Erdmassenberechnung und führt in die Themen Hangsicherung, Regenwassermanagement sowie Geländemodellierung von Straßen und Parkplätzen ein. In der zweiten Auflage kommen digitale Technologien wie landscapingSMART, DGM und 3D-Maschinensteuerung hinzu. Praxisbeispiele und ein Aufgabenteil komplettieren die Theorie.