Becoming a Landscape Architect

A Guide to Careers in Design

von Kelleann Foster

368 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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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

• ISBN: 9780470338452
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.09.2009
• Größe: 229 x 185 mm
• Verlag: Wiley