Courtyards For Modern Living Contemporary Outdoor Spaces

"In 'Courtyards for Modern Living' Stephen Crafti illuminates the important connection between architecture and landscape in contemporary gardens. The homes in this book feature courtyard gardens and terraces that have been designed to become part of their interior spaces. Providing an attractive solution for often time-poor owners, these low-maintenance gardens function as outdoor rooms and become extensions of everyday living spaces. Many of the outdoor spaces featured in this book are architect-designed, while others are the work of landscape architects or designers. While each designers approach to the outdoors is unique, all demonstrate a mindfulness of the need to bring the outdoors in. Features: Showcases an array of spectacular garden designs, from densely planted to minimalist, with a common theme of suitability for 21st-century living. Offers hundreds of outstanding colour photographs and plans as well as an informative blurb for each project and invaluable insiders tips from the landscape architects and designers of each project. Provides advice on sustainable garden design including minimising water consumption and using drought-resistant plants, rainwater tanks and recycled or sustainable materials." -- Provided by publisher.