Weathering, Decay and Maintenance in Public Landscapes
Why is it necessary to pay attention to constructed landscapes so long after their opening? What are the social, material, and economic implications of long term care and planning for a public space? The following list provides various answers to these questions, from the beauty of technical details, to the relationship between landscape architect and gardener, to the incorporation of local landscapes into daily, cultural routine. Each reading provides a different understanding of weathering and maintenance while highlighting the need to pay closer attention.
Diary to Defend Qiaoyun Park
Landscape Architecture Frontiers
Landscapes Over Time
Landscape Architecture Magazine
The Landscape Totems: Speculations on Growth and Decay
Places Journal
On Weathering: The Life of Buildings in Time
MIT Press
Weathering and Durability in Landscape Architecture