Side Yards

Unlike the front yard or backyard, most side yards seem to have little use except to provide access around the side of the house. Consequently, most side yards are wasted …

Backyard

The function of the backyard, on the typical residential site, is to accommodate a number of activities including (1) outdoor living and entertaining, (2) recreation, and (3) utilitarian activities, such …

Front Yard

The front yard of most residential sites has two primary functions: (1) it is the setting or foreground for viewing the house from the street, and (2) it is the …

THE TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL SITE

A drive or walk through almost any residential neighborhood in the United States re­veals a number of commonalities among the houses and sites surrounding them. What is usually seen (Figure …

The Typical Residential Site

INTRODUCTION Those who deal with the design and development of residential landscapes are con­cerned with three important and unique aspects of each project: (1) the client, (2) the site, and …

Philosophical Framework

CHAPTER 1 The Typical Residential Site CHAPTER 2 Outdoor RoomsCHAPTER 3 Sustainable Design This section of the book offers a philosophical framework for residential site design. There are numerous approaches …

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American single-family homes

The site that adjoins most American single-family homes is a principal component of the residential environment. It is frequently larger in area than the house itself and is more visible …