{"product_id":"site-planning-and-design-handbook-second-edition-9780071605588","title":"Site Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e by Russ, Thomas. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780071605588.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\n\n\nEssential site planning and design strategies, up-to-date with the latest sustainable development techniques\nDiscover how to incorporate sound environmental considerations into traditional site design processes. Written by a licensed landscape architect with more than 20 years of professional experience, this authoritative guide combines established approaches to site planning with sustainable practices and increased environmental sensitivity.\nFully revised and updated, Site Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition discusses the latest standards and protocols-including LEED. The book features expanded coverage of green site design topics such as water conservation, energy efficiency, green building materials, site infrastructure, and brownfield restoration. This comprehensive resource addresses the challenges associated with site planning and design and lays the groundwork for success.\nSite Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition explains how to: Integrate sustainability into site design\nGather site data and perform site analysis Meet community standards and expectations Plan for pedestrians, traffic, parking, and open space Use grading techniques to minimize erosion and maximize site stability Implement low-impact stormwater management and sewage disposal methods\nManage brownfield redevelopment Apply landscape ecology principles to site design Preserve historic landscapes and effectively utilize vegetation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44857341837365,"sku":"ByrdShop_0071605584","price":215.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780071605588_a916d6b3-b0a5-4450-b073-cb39aff7cfea_6bfb9a56-ab9d-4bc0-94c9-153d4c24bfac.jpg?v=1789976038","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/site-planning-and-design-handbook-second-edition-9780071605588","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}