Murphy, Michael D., 2005, [ No ‘title in original langue’ specified], Waveland Press Inc, Long Grove; Illinois
- Author : Murphy, Michael D.
- Year : 2005
- Title English : Landscape architecture Theory
- Publisher : Waveland Press Inc
- Publisher's Location : Long Grove; Illinois
- ISBN : 1-57766-357-8
- Pages : 256
- Abstract : Table of Contents 1. Introduction Landscape Architecture / Values / Commodity / Landscape / Architecture / Design / Education / Professions 2. Substantive Theory Design Philosophy / Sustainable Development / Environment-Behavior Studies / Systems Theory 3. Procedural Theory Design Programming / Design Process / Landscape Planning / Landscape Suitability Analysis 4. The Biophysical Environment Geophysical Conditions / Ecosystems / Goods, Services, and Processes / Ecosystem Health / Urban Development / Site Analysis Factors 5. The Human Environment Cultural Diversity / Human Needs / Urban Development / Access and Movement / Site Analysis Factors 6. Design Form Natural Form / Designed Form / Aesthetics 7. Design Purpose Design Intent / Quality of Life 8. Design Practice Design Technologies / Organizational Values / Changing Characteristics of Professions / Professional Services 9. Design Collaboration Design Teams / Team Learning / Authority and Collaboration / The Team Environment / Shared Vision / Team Leadership / Team Size / Team Participation / Team Member Responsibilities / Rules of Engagement / Interdisciplinary Process 10. Conclusion Critical Thinking / Creative Thinking / Summary Glossary
- Comments : Professor Michael Murphy tries to discuss the entire scope of the discipline like almost nobody else has done. This is a serious attempt to articulate the field from A to O. The approach is heavily based on systems theory and works as a fundamental source of information for those interested in landscape architecture. The basic level of this monograph indicates the need for deeper approaches on several aspects.