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Author:   Kevin Thwaites (University of Sheffield, UK) ,  Ian Simkins
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 21.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   0.490kg
ISBN:  

9780415340007

ISBN 10:   0415340004
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   05 December 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

The Concept of Experiential Landscape: Revealing Hidden Dimensions of Experience Introduction Part 1: Human-Environment Relations Introduction 1. A Prevailing World View 2. An Alternative World View 3. Landscape as Place Part 2: The Concept of Experiential Landscape Introduction 4. Experiential and Spatial Dimensions 5. The Vocabulary of Experiential Landscape 6. Reading the Experiential Landscape 7. Reflections on Geometry Part 3: The Application of Experiential Landscape Introduction 8. Reading the Experiential Landscape in Residential Settings 9. In Search of the Identity of Kirby Hill 10. Experiential Landscape Analysis and Design in Schools 11. Experiential Landscape in the Calls and Riverside, Leeds

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'Relating primarily to landscape architects and urban planners, the range of theoretical, conceptual, and design practices discussed in this book would be relevant to a larger audience in design and humanistic disciplines.' ? Cities

'Relating primarily to landscape architects and urban planners, the range of theoretical, conceptual, and design practices discussed in this book would be relevant to a larger audience in design and humanistic disciplines.' -- Cities

Author Information

Kevin Thwaites teaches and researches urban design and landscape architecture in the Department of Landscape, University of Sheffield and along with Ian Simkins is co-founder of the elp:rdu, a UK based research facility concerned with the development of experiential landscape (www.elprdu.com). Ian practices as a Chartered Landscape Architect and tutors urban design related subjects at the University of Sheffield. Ian is currently developing PhD research on the spatial experiences of primary school age children.

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