Rutledge, A. & D.J. Molner, 1985, A visual approach to park design, John Wiley, New York
- Author : Rutledge, A. & D.J. Molner
- Year : 1985
- Publisher : John Wiley
- Publisher's Location : New York
- ISBN : 0471825727
- Pages : 180
- Abstract : FROM INTERNET: A problem-solving aid that demonstrates how better parks can result from observing human behaviour in commonplace settings. It shows how behaviour-based management policies can cut maintenance costs if they are applied during design and contains practical suggestions for fighting vandalism and graffiti in parks. The book describes typical design errors attributed to a lack of attention to behavioural needs, and discusses problems, which typically hinder the collaboration between designers and behavioural scientists. In addition, the book is well illustrated throughout. Table of Contents. People watching in your spare time for fun and profit: The elusive reality factor; how do people use parks? a theory foundation: designers and behavioural scientists: uneasy bed mates. designers and park users: more uneasiness behavioural theories impacting design routine milking design relevancy out of behavioural theories. A people-watching prescription: building up the mental encyclopaedia; remodelling the design process.
- Comments : KEYWORDS: parks, gardens, amenity, recreation, green belts, environmental psychology.