Waveland Press - Tony Bertauski

Every professional landscape designer develops his or her own design process, emphasizing some steps while minimizing or eliminating others. It’s important to learn every aspect of the process before getting on the job. Bertauski’s comprehensive and readable Designing the Landscape presents every facet of the design experience from client interviews and concepts through presenting and pricing a master plan, so students can learn what works and what doesn’t when they still have the time and opportunity to make valuable mistakes. The author’s focus on topics that foster understanding of the functionality and aesthetics of design equips students with skills they need to be effective designers. While residential design is emphasized, many concepts and steps can be applied to commercial projects.

“This looks like another great Bertauski text for my course. Very well rounded and useful for entry-level landscape designers.” — Rachel Gioannini, New Mexico State University

“The new edition looks wonderful: the drawings are incredibly helpful, the tips sprinkled throughout are time-saving gems, the design principles section has improved and is excellent, and the logical explanation of the sequence of events that produces a master plan is great.” — Carol Kawula, Washington State University

"I like the way the book is organized with the design process. It helps to understand the different levels of design. I especially like the hand graphics developing design diagramming to augment photos of the various components of design. Good development of landscape design and easy to understand." — Glenn Matsui, California State Polytechnic University

"It is by far the best introductory tool available to novice landscape designers/architects. It is well done!" — David Bloniarz, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Introduction
People and Business Management

1. The Interview
Setting Up the Interview / Professionalism / What to Bring / Interview Strategies / Discussion of the Design Work / Client Information / Design Fees and Contract / Concluding the Interview / Internet Presence

2. The Base Map
Plan Drawing / Drafting Tools / Site Survey / Lot / Obtaining the Site Survey / Measurements / What to Locate on Site / Creating the Base Map

3. Inventory and Analysis
Items Needed / Key Elements of Inventory and Analysis / Wind / Existing Landscapes / Soil Analysis / Landforms / Drawing the Analysis

4. Functional Principles
How People Use Their Landscape / Outdoor Room Concept / Basic Functions / Front Yard / Side Yard / Back Yard

5. The Concept Plan
Space / Activities and Materials / Concepts / Alternate Concepts

6. Design Principles
Design Attributes / Balance / Connection / Interest / Flow / Mass Planting

7. Preliminary Design
Client Presentation / The Preliminary Design Process

8. Plants
Plant Material and Selection

9. Hardscapes
Concrete / Stone and Pavers / Wood / Retaining Walls / Edging / Mulch / Drainage / Lighting

10. The Master Plan
Drawing the Master Plan / Plant List / Master Plant List Spreadsheet / Master Plan Printing and Storage

11. The Presentation
What to Bring to the Presentation / What the Presentation Is NOT / What the Presentation IS / Starting the Presentation / Present in an Orderly Fashion / Visually Support Your Design / Concluding the Presentation

Appendix A: The Design Process
Appendix B: Estimating the Materials
Appendix C: Design Projects
Appendix D: Computer Apps
Appendix E: Sustainable Landscapes