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Dewey Decimal Number: 711.558 Edition: 1 Format: Kindle Book Label: McGraw Hill Text Manufacturer: McGraw Hill Text Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 380 Publication Date: June 08, 2006 Publisher: McGraw Hill Text Release Date: June 08, 2006 Studio: McGraw Hill Text Editorial Review: Product Description: Create fun, safe, innovative outdoor landscapes for children This unique resource expertly details the design, installation, and maintenance of sustainable children's landscapes and play yards. Numerous case studies cover projects including storybook courtyards, music and barnyard gardens, nature trails, wildlife habitats, memorial, and edible gardens. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Jury Comments: 2007 Professional Awards Program 2007 PA/DE Chapter ASLA President's Award Winner Jury Comments: The book is wonderfully illustrated and chock full of very useful information. This will be a great tool in the training and knowledge of a landscape architect in a very practical manner--good for every day use. Rating: - A Revolution in Play"Designing Outdoor Environments for Children" is a thorough investigation of how spaces for children aid in the development of necessary motor skills, intellectual and imaginative stimulation, and an early exposure to nature that will foster lifelong appreciation. No topic is untouched - history, design process, sustainability, case studies, and fundraising are all included. Not only is the text written in a clear, concise manner with many insightful images, but the text also provides the seeds with ... Read More Rating: - Excellent ResourceI have found 'Designing Outdoor Environments for Children' to be an excellent addition to my library. I will include this publication as a part of the 'Introduction to Horticultural Therapy' class I am teaching. It will be very useful in helping students understand the essential role outdoor environments can play in teaching children about nature. The book is also an excellent resource in my own work designing residences and school playgrounds. Children, more than ever, need to reconnect with nature. ... Read More |
