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Landscape architecture runs the gamut of very different presentations of free spaces: sometimes strict, sometimes playful, powerful or reserved, provocative or almost unnoticeable. It comprises spacious natural and cultural landscapes, peaceful, almost intimate inner courtyards, town squares and parks, and installations outside buildings where people live and work. New Landscape Architecture reflects on the aesthetic and ecological effects of landscape architecture on public spaces. The publication provides an overview of more than one hundred ways of structuring free spaces from the German speaking countries, such as the outdoor installations of the Allianz Arena in Munich, the Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, the Landesgartenschau 2006 (2006 State Horticulture Show) in Wernigerode and the redesigned lake basin in Zurich. Detailed text, photographs, plans, and drawings provide insights into each project. The one thing all these projects have in common is that they create and structure free spaces as spaces for people to live in.

The patio is an outdoor space situated within a house that can have a number of uses, although in the past it served merely as a distributor of space of for ventilating and illuminating the parts furthers away from the facade with natural light. Nowadays, architets have rethought this space and have adapted it to new uses, even in regions with a cool climate and less tradition of living outdoors. The sensation of spaciousness and good lighting acquired by a home giving on to a patio, however small, is one of the reasons why the latter has become more widespread. The patio can also serve to seperate the daytime area from the night-time one, or ensure that an outdoor space can be enjoyed free from prying eyes. So, the patio has become one more room in a house, standing out from the others through its lack of roof and its primary function as a place intended for relaxtion.

As a filter that smoothly merges interior and exterior, terraces have become one of the most important complemantary spaces in today's contemporary house. Whether cantilevered, open or covered, as a wide extension of the ground floor or as roof gardens in residential buildings, terraces maximise the sense of space by partially seizing outdoor areas. This book is a showcase of the multiple design possibilities offered by these privileged spaces; an entertaining, social and contemplative place that improves the quality of life in every home.

Le vocabulaire du bois est utilisé aussi bien par les charpentiers que par les menuisiers et les ébénistes. Il avait déjà été étudié et présenté par J.-Justin Storck au début du XXe siècle, mais il évolue constamment. Goerges Cartannaz nous présente ainsi les termes techniques et les matériaux modernes, les essences exotiques disponibles de nos jours, sans oublier le vocabulaire indémodable du bois. Il s’appuie sur de très nombreux schémas. Une longue bibliographie complète le dictionnaire.

With increased attention to sustainability and environmental concerns, landscape architects now lead teams of urban planners and architects in developing new outdoor space and reconfiguring existing designs. As the preeminent landscape architecture firm in the United States, Olin is at the forefront of this movement with completed projects across the country and in Europe. The firm was awarded the gold medal of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the profession's highest honor, in 2006.

Well-known for the restorations of Bryant Park behind the New York Public Library and the landscape of the Washington Monument, Olin is also recognized for the dramatic transformation of a derelict, brownfield site into the vibrant Canary Wharf, now the financial center for all Europe, and for the landscape design of the J. Paul Getty Center in Los Angeles and Columbus Circle in New York. The firm has also designed sculpture gardens for the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo, Ohio.

In dialogues with noted colleagues and collaborators, each of the partners articulates a personal vision and philosophy of landscape and design. Laurie Olin, founding partner, speaks with the poet Michael Palmer, while Susan Weiler reflects on her collaboration with artist Jenny Holzer. Other dialogue participants are Kim Tripp, former director of the New York Botanical Garden; Niall Kirkwood, chair of the landscape architecture department at Harvard; Sean Timmons, founder of Simmons Design Engineering; and Charles Waldheim, a leading proponent of landscape urbanism. Taken together, these conversations provide a unique window into the creative process.

Outdoor cooking has far surpassed the days of the simply grilling on the patio. Incorporating everything from fully-stocked bars to full-size kitchen appliances in its plans, open-air cooking has soared to new levels of creativity, design, and technique.

With Outdoor Kitchens you will be able to personalize the outdoor cooking space that perfectly suits your lifestyle. Superb photography creates a catalog of options, inspiring you to design a space that exactly meets your desires, climate, cooking style, and budget. This book equips you with all the information you need to successfully set up an outdoor kitchen, from tips on choosing the right decor to proper equipment selection, allowing you to make all the correct decisions along the way.

Outdoor living is heating up the marketplace today, and more and more people take their leisure time outdoors. Toward that end, they're bringing the kitchen with them, along with a blazing fire to warm and illuminate their yards into the later hours. This book offers the largest collection of images of landscapes, outdoor kitchens, and fireplaces available on the market today, and with those gorgeous photos come hundreds of ideas. Live vicariously as you leaf through these pages, and then make the dream come true in your own backyard with some of the many inspirations found here.

Special features include:

Insights and ideas for the cook, as well as smart tips for the builder.
Imaginative and detailed plans for outdoor kitchens in a variety of locations.
Addresses both form and function to help homeowners assess their needs for cooking and storage space.
Color photos provide inspiration on how to apply designs to any setting.
Special section provides all-time favorite grilling recipes and tips for outdoor cooking from the Better Homes and Gardens experts.

Outdoor kitchens are hot. According to the Hearth, Patio, & Barbecue Association, nearly 70 percent of gas-grill owners cook outdoors year-round. In addition, the Weber Outdoor Room Tracking Study revealed that during the years 2003 through 2006 spending on outdoor rooms almost doubled. Outdoor Kitchens: Ideas for Planning, Designing, and Entertaining showcases the work of top designers who have created fully equipped outdoor kitchens across the country. Information includes planning and design advice and some easy how-to projects that address the needs of all lifestyles and budgets.

- Design Basics and Choosing a Site
- Planning a Budget
- Developing a floor plan
- Improving Comfort (issues of shade, shelter, heating, and cooling
- Selecting Appliances
- Creating the Food Preparation Area
- Designing the Dining Area
- Optional Amenities (lighting seating, TV and audio, etc.)
- Gallery of Designs: compact, mid- and luxury-range designs
- Resources, Glossary and Index

This book is a unique and inspirational guidebook for outdoor furniture displayed in wonderful contemporary gardens and on beautiful contemporary terraces.

Designing and furnishing a house is not a process that stops at the backdoor. What happens in the garden is just as important and carries on from the style adopted indoors. Design-oriented outdoor furniture has been become as important as indoor furniture, and famous brands (B&B Italia, Gervasoni, MDF Italia, Meridiani, Paola Lenti, Piet Boon Zone, Gervasoni, Extremis, a.o.) have launched wonderful outdoor series in the past years.

The importance of exterior living spaces, such as courtyards and patios in our daily lives, is brought into focus within the pages of this attractive volume. Long associated with calm, stillness and tranquility, this area is where the outside meets the inside. 

A brilliantly designed layout and text blend clarity with inspiration on every page. Nine themed garden makeovers have been designed, built and planted specially for this volume, with step-by-step photos and drawings demonstrating each project in a clear, easy-to-follow fashion.

The book addresses and demystifies common garden concerns, and is crammed with tips to help the reader create their ideal garden from first inspiration all the way to month-by-month maintenance. A catalogue of recommended garden plants – all widely available and easy-to-grow – is also included.

Comprehensively combining garden design, DIY and horticulture in one good-looking and authoritative volume, Outdoor Living offers the reader all the knowledge and inspiration they will need to create their perfect outdoor room – and enjoy it to the full.

Good design is a good investment—poor quality or unimaginative spaces will not be attractive to children; the play space may not be valued by the local community and may fall into disuse and disrepair.

High-quality, integrated play space design is imperative in helping to attract children and families, and for the playground to become a valued part of the local environment.

This detailed book examines key drivers in best play space designs: it investigates the importance of play, preparations and planning, how to develop a strong design brief, good layout, choosing the right equipment materials for the type of space, and how to incorporate the best natural elements into the play space design.

This strong reference also describes key design issues, such as boundaries and fencing issues, along with standards for major equipment, including platforms, guardrails and protective barriers. There’s also a comprehensive section on hazards and dangers.

The book showcases an international range of projects divided into three major case study themes: play spaces in parks, communities and schools, with each case study illuminated by informative narrative text descriptions, and accompanied by rich, full-color photography, detailed diagrams and illustrations.

This is the ultimate guide to creating an outdoor oasis in your very own backyard. Hundreds of images illustrate creative ideas for turning a simple lawn into a fresh-air room. Topics covered include using landscaping to create "walls" and a sense of space. Design possibilities of wood, poured concrete, brick, tile, gravel, natural stone, and concrete pavers are explored. Consider decorating loggias, patios, courtyards, covered porches, decks, lanais, and rooftops, as well as temporary structures. Learn how to furnish an outdoor room. A large section on outdoor kitchens provides ideas for outdoor design's hottest trend. Designers, contractors, architects, and homeowners will love the multitude of ideas for fashioning amazing outdoor spaces.