Campus Landscape : Functions, Forms, Features

Broad lawns, open spaces, wooded groves-the campus landscape is both the seat and symbol of higher education. It also has a growing role to play for institutions seeking to put their best foot forward in pursuit of students and funding. Campus Landscape : Functions, Forms, Features is a comprehensive handbook that provides information, instruction and ideas on planning and designing every aspect of the campus landscape, from parking lots to playing fields.

Using real-world examples of classic and contemporary campus landscapes, Campus Landscape : Functions, Forms, Features features:

• Coverage of landscape restoration and regeneration as well as new projects
• An assessment matrix for consistent, effective evaluation of existing and proposed plans
• More than 175 photographs and drawings of campus landscapes
• Detailed captions, citations and design guidelines for significant features
• Coverage of increasingly important areas such as security, maintenance and the environment

About the Author

RICHARD P. DOBER, AICP, is Senior Consultant at Dober, Lidsky, Craig and Associates, Inc., in Belmont, Massachusetts. He is an original member of the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) and a winner of SCUP's Founders Award.