May 29 2010
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e10714/becoming_a_landsca) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Becoming a Landscape Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design" to their offering.
Explore exciting options for a career in landscape architecture Blending aesthetics and environmental consciousness, landscape architecture is one of the fastest growing fields, according to the US Department of Labor. Becoming a Landscape Architect gives you a comprehensive survey of the field as it is practiced today, and explains how to get started and how to succeed in this exciting, creative, and in-demand profession.
Featuring more than thirty-five interviews with leading landscape architects and more than 250 illustrations, the guide covers everything an aspiring landscape architect needs to know- from education and training, design specialties, and work settings to preparing an effective portfolio and finding a job in residential, ecological, commercial, and parks design.
- Complete guide to the profession of landscape architecture, one of today's fastest growing fields
- More than thirty-five interviews with leading landscape designers and educators give you an idea of what it's really like to work as a landscape architect
- Over 250 striking illustrations and a lively interior make the book visually appealing as well as informative
- Explains different educational paths and their prerequisites and requirements
- Author Kelleann Foster is Associate Professor and Assistant Department Head, Department of Landscape Architecture, Pennsylvania State University and Managing Partner, Visual Interactive Communications Group
Becoming a Landscape Architect provides a comprehensive survey of landscape architecture, including complete coverage of residential design, ecological design, commercial design, and parks design. This visual guide has more than 250 illustrations and covers everything from education and training, design specialties, and work settings to preparing an effective portfolio and finding a job. Featuring over thirty-five interviews with leading landscape architects, this book is a complete resource for anyone considering a career in landscape architecture.
Key Topics Covered:
- FOREWORD BY PERRY HOWARD.
- PREFACE.
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
- Introduction to the Profession of Landscape Architecture.
- Landscape Architectural Design.
- Practice Opportunities.
- The Future of Landscape Architecture.
- Design Education.
- APPENDIX A Resources.
- APPENDIX B Selected References.
- APPENDIX C Professionals and Students Interviewed for This Book.
- CHAPTER NOTES.
- INDEX
Author:
Kelleann Foster, RLA, ASLA, is Associate Professor and Assistant Department Head of the Department of Landscape Architecture at Pennsylvania State University. She is a registered landscape architect and managing partner of the Visual Interactive Communications Group
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