1. An introduction A brief environmental history; Conservation, environment and sustainability movements; 21st century CE; What does this mean for landscape architecture?; Further reading 2 Landscape and ecology Landscape ecology and ecological restoration; Ecological and environmental planning; Land management and multi-functional landscapes; Interview: Nina-Marie Lister; Study/ discussion questions; Further reading 3 Landscape as cleanser Post-industrial transformation and adaptive reuse; Remediation; Environmental water cycle management; Interview: Tony Wong; Study/ discussion questions; Further reading 4 Environmental infrastructure Grey infrastructure's legacy; Landscape's role; Resilience to climate change; Transport; Energy landscapes; Interview: Dirk Sijmons; Study/ discussion questions; Further reading 5 Landscape and food Food systems; Food planning, policy and design; Allotment, community gardens and public foodscapes; Interview: Tim Waterman; Study/ discussion questions; Further reading 6 Landscape activism, art and beauties Activist landscape art; Landscape beauties and sustainability; Interview: Elizabeth Meyer; Study/ discussion questions; Further reading 7 Social sustainability: Influence beyond site ethics Social sustainability; Economics and landscape as an economic generator design as a service sector; Governance; Education; Healthy landscapes; Public consultation/ community engagement and maintenance; Interview: Richard Weller; Study/ discussion questions; Further reading 8 Less is more: A lighter touch Landscape sensitivity; Restraint; Environmental management and maintenance; Communication and relationships; Interview: Reed Hilderbrand; Study/ discussion questions for website;Further reading 9 Landscape and performance Performance and rating; Embodied energy and material life cycle; Responsible materials; Post-completion review; Interview: Steve Windhager; Study/ discussion questions; Further reading 10 Future scenarios, challenges and reframing land(scape) New approaches; Interview: Kongjian Yu; Further reading Glossary Resources Index Acknowledgements

An essential text for both students and practitioners in the profession alike ... This book will have a far-reaching influence on the profession, as well as being an excellent introduction to the scope of the discipline for students of landscape architecture.

Each title in the Required Reading Range offers an essential exploration of the subject matter and provides a platform for further exploration of the topics covered. Packed with professional examples they are all fully illustrated with clear diagrams and inspiring imagery.