Principles of Ecological Landscape Design
Today, there is a growing demand for designed landscapes—from public parks to backyards—to be not only beautiful and functional, but also sustainable. Sustainability means more than just ...
About the Author
Travis Beck is Landscape and Gardens Project Manager with the New York Botanical Garden. He is a registered landscape architect and LEED Accredited Professional with a Master’s degree in horticulture from The Ohio State University. The author's website is http://ecologyanddesign.com/.
Events for Author
Feb 6, 2013 7:00 PM
30 W. 22nd St
Ground Fl
New York, NY 10010
Landscape architects are increasingly envisioning a built environment that manages stormwater and provides other ecosystem services, that sustains itself without undue inputs, and that is resilient in the face of unpredictable weather events. The key to realizing these ambitious goals is a thorough understanding of ecology. Principles of Ecological Landscape Design digs into the science of ecology to elucidate key concepts for the design of landscapes that can perform at every level. At this NYC launch event, join author Travis Beck of the New York Botanical Garden for a conversation about the book and the growing importance of ecology in the practice of landscape architecture.
