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manipulation of the land [1 record]

Record 1 1990-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Site Development
CONT

One of the landscape architect's unique and distinguishing characteristics is the ability to work sensitively with and manipulate landform .... The trademark of the landscape architectural profession includes the modification and stewardship of the earth's surface for our use and enjoyment.

CONT

Some of the more common means for depicting and manipulating topography include contours, value and color, hachures, mathematical expressions, three-dimensional models, and computer graphics.

CONT

The vertical manipulation of the land is fully as important as the horizontal organization of spaces and functions themselves.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture paysagère
  • Aménagement du terrain
CONT

On nomme terrassements les travaux qui se rapportent à la modification du relief d'un terrain. Cette modification(...) est réalisée par l'exécution de déblais et de remblais.

CONT

Le terrain, incliné vers le nord-est, est (...) un potager parsemé de maigres arbres fruitiers improductifs. (...) Il se transforme en jardin d'agrément par le remaniement du relief, la suppression des arbres fruitiers et des cultures légumières.

Spanish

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