John A. Flannery Livres

In an age when mankind's stewardship of the environment is underconstant scrutiny,Urban Landscape Design tells the positive side ofthe story. These carefully researched projects demonstrate highquality solutions to man's urban spatial needs. We see how, forexample, China's necessity to maintain food production, inspireshybrid landscape solutions implemented by students of architecture.Stunning images describe how in California a formerly forbidding darkalleyway can be transformed into an inviting, well-lit recreationalspace. Innovation and regeneration are the fundamental themes linkingthe public open spaces, waterfronts, boulevards and squares.

This well illustrated volume showcases some of the most interesting library design trends and developments from around the world.