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The Visual and SpatialStructure of LandscapesTadahiko Hi
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The Aesthetic TownscapeYoshinobu Ashiharatranslated by Lynne E.
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Index toLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREMagazine 1910-1982
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Ecological Planning forFarmlands PreservationFrederick Steiner.
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WATER IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREDesign Functions, Principles, and
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THE LANDSCAPE BOOKRevised EditionJack E. IngelsShows beginning
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STABILITY ANALYSIS OFEARTH SLOPESYang H. HuangThe complex
subject of stability analysis of earth slopes is brokendown into a
set of simple rules in this useful, reference source.Huang shows
you how to design a safe slope, correct an un-safe slope, and
evaluate remedial measures already taken onexisting slopes. You’ll
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ARCHITECTURAL COMMON SENSESun, Site and SelfRad DikeGain a solid
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PLANTING DETAILSEdited by Gary O. Robinette and Richard
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TREES IN URBAN DESIGNHenry F. ArnoldBased on classical concepts
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PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTUREStudies from The Western
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EVERGREEN FORM STUDIESGary O. RobinetteDrawings by Susan Van
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LANDSCAPE PLANNING FORENERGY CONSERVATIONEdited by Gary O.
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