Detailing for Landscape Architects: Aesthetics, Function, Constructibility

273 Pages·2011·12.36 MB·English

by  Thomas R. Ryan

Detailing for
Landscape
Architects
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Detailing for
Landscape
Architects
Aesthetics Function Constructibility
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Tom Ryan, Edward Allen, and Patrick Rand
Drawings by
Edward Allen, Joseph Iano,
Patrick Rand, and Tom Ryan
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Ryan, Thomas, 1952-
Landscape architectural detailing : constructibility, aesthetics, and sustainability / Thomas Ryan, Edward Allen, and
Patrick Rand.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 978-0-470-54878-3 (pbk.); 978-0-470-90274-5 (ebk); 978-0-470-90276-9 (ebk); 978-0-470-90460-2 (ebk);
978-0-470-90461-9 (ebk); 978-0-470-90462-6 (ebk)
1. Landscape architecture. 2. Architecture–Details. I. Allen, Edward, 1938- II. Rand, Patrick, 1950- III. Title.
SB472.R93 2011
712´.3–dc22
2010019501
Printed in the United States of America
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction xiii
PART I – DETAIL PATTERNS 1
SECTION 1 AESTHETICS 3
CHAPTER 1 Aesthetics 5
Contributive Details 5 Active and Recessive Details 12
Timeless Features 7 Continuous and Discontinuous Details 14
Hierarchy of Refi nement 8 Formal Transitions 15
Intensifi cation and Ornamentation 10 Composing the Detail 17
SECTION 2 FUNCTION 19
CHAPTER 2 Controlling Water Movement 21
Drainage Diversions 23 Foundation Drainage 29
Redundant Drainage Systems 27 Roof Drainage 31
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Wash 33 Capillary Break 43
Overlap 36 Labyrinth 44
Drain and Weep 38 Joints and Gaskets 45
Overhang and Drip 40
CHAPTER 3 Controlling Subsurface Water Movement and Sedimentation 51
Control Velocity 56 Level Drainage Surfaces 62
Sumps 57 Water Level Reduction 63
Progressive Filtering 58 Overfl ow 64
Geotextile Separation 59 Structural Tree Planting Soils 65
Reinforcement 60
CHAPTER 4 Accommodating Movement 67
Seasoning and Curing 69 Abutment Joint 80
Vertical-Grain Lumber 72 Expansion Joint 81
Relieved Back 74 Control Joint 85
Foundation below Frost Line 75 Sliding Joint 89
Edge Restraint 77 Hinge Joint 91
Staggered Joint 78 Building Separation Joint 92
Structure Joint 79
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CHAPTER 5 Accommodating Growth 95
Root Zone Growth 96 Succession 101
Trunk Growth 98 Maintenance Practices 102
Branch Growth 99
CHAPTER 6 Providing Structural Support 103
Small Structures 103
CHAPTER 7 Providing Passages for Pipes and Wires 107
Vertical Chase 108 Horizontal Distribution Ways 110
CHAPTER 8 Health and Safety 113
Safe Footing 114 User-Appropriate Features 123
Fall Protection 116 Nontoxic Materials 124
Safe Edges 119 Site-Specifi c Hazards 125
Safe Glazing 122 Barrier-Free Design 126
CHAPTER 9 Providing for the Life Cycles of the Landscape 127
Seasonal Cycle 128 Expected Life 131
Planting Life Cycle 129 Surfaces That Age Gracefully 132
Material Life Cycle 130 Repairable Surfaces 134
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Cleanable Surfaces 135 Less Absorbent Materials 142
Maintenance Access 136 Robust Assemblies 144
Dry Wood 137 Building and Landscape Armor 145
Similar Metals 139
SECTION 3 CONSTRUCTIBILITY 147
CHAPTER 10 Ease of Assembly 149
Uncut Units 150 Observable Assemblies 160
Minimum Number of Parts 153 Accessible Connections 161
Parts That Are Easy to Handle 154 Installation Clearance 162
Repetitious Assembly 156 Nonconfl icting Systems 164
Simulated Assemblies 158
CHAPTER 11 Forgiving Details 165
Dimensional Tolerance 166 Butt Joint 176
Sliding Fit 170 Clean Edge 178
Adjustable Fit 172 Progressive Finish 180
Reveal 174 Forgiving Surface 182
CHAPTER 12 Effi cient Use of Construction Resources 183
Factory and Site 184 Off-the-Shelf Parts 188
Rehearsing the Construction Sequence 186 Local Skills and Customs 190
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Refi ning the Detail 191 Pride of Craftsmanship 193
Weather Dependant Construction 192 Accepted Standards 194
CHAPTER 13 Sustainability 195
Minimize Site Impacts 197 Moderate Peaks 200
Maximize Site Benefi ts 199 Effi ciency 202
PART II – DETAIL DEVELOPMENT 203
SECTION 1 APPLYING THE DETAIL PATTERNS 205
CHAPTER 14 Detailing a Traditional Plaza 207
CHAPTER 15 Detailing a Rooftop Garden 217
CHAPTER 16 Detailing a Residence 227
SECTION 2 GETTING STARTED 237
APPENDIX A: The Detailer’s Reference Shelf 239
APPENDIX B: Formulating Exercises for Self-Study or Classroom Use 247
INDEX 249
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