Waterscapes: Planning, Building and Designing with Water - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3764364106 ISBN 13: 9783764364106

Publisher: Birkhäuser, 2001

Synopsis

After decades of being banished from residential areas, water is now becoming an increasingly significant feature in urban design. Whether it is the use of rainwater or the integration of natural water courses into the build environment, the incorporation of water elements in urban areas for climatic purposes or the creation of oases of tranquility or drama such as pools or fountains -all these aspects are not only encountering renewed interest among architects and urban planners, but they are also meeting with appreciation from the general public. Here the varied aspects of water as an architectural element are considered, with specialists examining its artistic potential, its use outdoors, or its role in environmental technology. Some 35 international projects from many different areas will be a source of inspiration for architects and designers. Amonst the examples documented are the water management for the Potsdamer Platz area, Berlin, the landscaping in Harlemville, near New York, the water feature in Townsquare Kogorah, Sydney, the rainwater concept at the EXPO2000, Hanover, the roof terrace for Chicago City Hall, the water scene at the Opera Center, Warsaw, a water-sound installation in Hann Munden, and the landscape planning for the Solar City near Linz.

About this title

About the Author:

Herbert Dreiseitl is a water artist and planner. Since opening an office in 1980 by Lake Constance he has set new standards with his projects in water design, landscaping, urban hydrology and drainage systems.

Dieter Grau is a landscape architect and since 1994 he has headed the landscaping and planning projects in Atelier Dreiseitl.

About this edition

• Publisher: Birkhäuser
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 3764364106
• ISBN 13: 9783764364106
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176
• Editor: Dreiseitl Herbert, Grau Dieter, Ludwig Karl H.C.