Lolly Tai, Mary Taylor Haque, Gina K McLellan, Erin Jordan Knight

Designing Outdoor Environments for Children

Landscaping School Yards, Gardens and Playgrounds

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This unique resource expertly details the design, installation, and maintenance of sustainable children's landscapes and play areas Numerous case studies cover projects including storybook courtyards, music and barnyard gardens, nature trails, wildlife habitats, memorial, and edible gardens. Key features 1. This is the only resource for planning, designing, installing and maintaining children's landscapes and play yards 2. Case studies cover projects ranging from storybook and barnyard courtyards to nature trails, wildlife habitats, and memorial and edible gardens

Produktdetails

• Verlag: McGraw Hill LLC
• Seitenzahl: 380
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 242mm x 187mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 866g
• ISBN-13: 9780071459358
• ISBN-10: 0071459359
• Artikelnr.: 22281720

Autorenporträt

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments
Introduction: A Natural Childhood: Giving Children the World
Chapter 1: History and Development
The History of Children's Gardens
Nature and Development
A Place of Their Own: Giving Nature Back to Children
Chapter 2: The Design Process
The Design Team
Steps of the Design Process
Maintenance and Evaluation
Installation by Volunteers
Maintenance by Volunteers
Case Studies
Chapter 3: Children's Gardens
Introduction
Adventure Gardens
Edible Gardens
Memorial Gardens
Music Gardens
Story Book Gardens
Water Gardens
Case Studies
Chapter 4: Schoolyards, Playgrounds, and Backyards
Historical Development of Playgrounds
Trends in Playground Design
Role of Municipal and County Park and Recreation Departments in Providing
Play Places for Children
Safety in Play Area Design
Case Studies
Chapter 5: Sustainable Landscape Concepts
Water Conservation
Energy Conservation
Low Maintenance
Case Studies
Chapter 6: Curriculum, Fundraising, Community Partnerships, and Service
Learning
Educating Teachers on How to Use Gardens
Fundraising and Building the Project
Experiential Service Learning Partnerships
Case Studies
Conclusion
Resources
Public Children's Gardens
Organizations/Selected Internet Resources
References
Index