This book explores the vital role of adaptive landscaping in addressing 21st-century environmental challenges, such as climate change and population growth. It highlights innovative design philosophies that integrate human needs with the preservation of biodiversity, showcasing successful conservation efforts and the restoration of natural resources in urban settings.
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.
Focusing on the pressing environmental and ecological challenges, this book showcases inspiring design solutions from leading architects and engineers. It highlights innovative approaches that address contemporary issues, offering a positive outlook on how creativity in architecture and design can contribute to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
In the charming and lighthearted picture book, The Runaway Belly Button, John Flannery and Mika Song bring to life the sweetly goofy Belly Button as she reminds you how nice it is to be sparkling clean.Grace loved to get dirty. But she was also pretty good at getting clean—she took proper care of Hands, paid extra attention to Feet, and even remembered to scrub behind Ears. There was just one body part she tended to forget: Belly Button.Day after day, Belly Button got dirtier… and stinkier… and filthier. Until after one particularly neglectful bath, Belly Button decides she’ll have to get outie there to look and smell great again.
Highlighting the importance of thoughtful design in libraries of all sizes, this book showcases successful projects that harmonize architecture with the surrounding environment. It emphasizes that effective library design can enhance functionality while respecting ecological diversity, illustrating that aesthetic and practical considerations can coexist seamlessly.