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 Landscape Architecture Theory An Evolving Body of Thought
Michael D. Murphy
Although we visualize the landscape as a place, it is best understood as a process. Landscape design thus becomes a tool for managing this process of change to create meaningful and compelling places. Landscape Architecture Theory provides an insightful introduction to the evolving body of knowledge that underpins the discipline and practice of landscape architecture. The author’s treatment emphasizes the interrelation-ships between the biophysical and human dimensions of the environment and the theories and decision-making processes that issue from these relationships. Students and practitioners alike will appreciate how this comprehensive text integrates knowledge from a wide variety of disciplines—including earth science, ecological science, behavioral science, design process, and aesthetics—with the theories that have been formulated to apply that knowledge to understanding and shaping the landscape. This understanding, it is hoped, will result in designs that improve both quality of life and quality of the environment.
 $21.95 list, 256 pages 10-digit ISBN: 1-57766-357-8 13-digit ISBN: 978-1-57766-357-7 © 2005 "Landscape Architecture Theory is well researched, punctuated with evidence of the author’s scholarship, and written in a lucid style. . . . The book is concise and useful as an introductory text for anyone who is serious about entering the profession of landscape architecture and wants to understand its theoretical backbone.” — Landscape Journal 25:1–06 “Landscape Architecture Theory is among the handful of books that every landscape architect should own, read, discuss, and then periodically read again. This book speaks to everyone in the profession. . . . It should provoke meaningful discussion, inform the way we teach and practice our profession, and influence the design challenges with which the profession is now engaged.” —Lake Douglas, Louisiana State University “I found this to be a much-needed background book on landscape architectural theory, especially for career-shift individuals. The bibliography is particularly useful for those entering graduate studies.” —Cameron Man, Mississippi State University “I greatly enjoyed the text and its different approach to landscape design. Dr. Murphy brings together the many facets of design into one comprehensible theory-based text.” —Garrett Hill, University of Wisconsin, River Falls “This text has filled a void. It is very likely that I will use it for my intro design course in the future.” —Stephen K. Schwartz, Faulkner State College “An excellent, well-organized text.” —Jack Ahern, University of Massachusetts, Amherst 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
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