Nature-Based Design in Landscape Architecture 1st Edition

Nature-Based Design in Landscape Architecture (1st Edition) by Bruce Sharky offers a fresh, practical approach for designers, planners, and students who want to create resilient, beautiful outdoor spaces rooted in ecological principles. This authoritative volume translates science into design—showing how native planting, stormwater management, soil health, and habitat creation can be integrated into parks, streetscapes, coastal restorations, and residential developments.

You’ll find clear explanations of nature-based strategies alongside real-world examples that span urban, suburban, and rural contexts across North America and beyond. Sharky’s writing balances technical rigour with accessible guidance, making complex topics like ecological succession, green infrastructure, and climate-adaptive planting plans easy to apply on the ground.

Designed for professionals and emerging practitioners, the book emphasizes measurable outcomes: increased biodiversity, improved water quality, reduced maintenance costs, and enhanced public wellbeing. Practical templates, illustrative diagrams, and step-by-step design workflows help you move from concept to implementation—whether you’re specifying native species for a municipal park or integrating bioswales into a streetscape retrofit.

Richly illustrated and grounded in contemporary practice, this 1st Edition is an essential resource for landscape architects, urban planners, developers, and community leaders seeking sustainable, place-responsive solutions. If you want projects that perform ecologically while delivering beautiful public spaces, this book gives you the tools and confidence to lead that change.

Bring nature back into your design process—order your copy of Nature-Based Design in Landscape Architecture by Bruce Sharky and start shaping resilient, livable landscapes today.

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