Book ‘Dutch Landscape’
Dutch Landscape is the ultimate introduction to the Dutch landscape for anyone involved with it for study, profession or hobby. Largely created by the people who live there, the landscape of the Netherlands is above all a project, a work in progress, requiring constant adaptation and maintenance – if only because otherwise it will be flooded.
The book covers all Dutch landscape types, from dune landscapes to peat clearings, from sandy soils to reclaimed land. It presents the geological composition of the country, the climate, the historical development of the landscape and modern developments such as agriculture, water management and (nature) recreation. It discusses the Dutch tradition of spatial planning and the role of nature in urban design, from parks and water squares to green roofs and garden cities. Typical Dutch phenomena such as Vinex suburbs and the Floriade are also considered from the Dutch tradition of landscape making.
With various appendices and suggestions for places to visit, this book offers the ideal introduction to the Dutch landscape for landscape design students, professionals and enthusiasts.