[Willow Hill]

I am learning how to create working drawings in my landscape design course. Though they are not always necessary to include, I would like to be able to do construction drawings (details of actual construction projects, cross-section and/or elevation drawn to scale, for a contractor to follow). Practical building knowledge is also needed to get the landscape contractor's license required to install anything in Oregon. Is there a good reference book that includes drawings, labels parts, includes terminology, etc. I have been searching the usual book sellers and finding second-hand 'diy' books, but would like to know what designers use--like a desk reference, if there is such a thing !

[Paul]

http://www.clearwater-fl.com/gov/dep...ddet/index.asp

here are some you might want?

[HardDaysKnight]

That's a great link Paul!

[Willow Hill]

That's the idea--thanks, Paul! My other search right now is for spec's and standards, code requirements, etc. This looks like a combo of the types of information I would need. I think I will look for something like that from my region--Eugene, Oregon. It's amazing how regulated this industry is!

[Paul]

You have to order the CD but it sould be what you are looking for.

http://www.oregonapwa.org/standardsp...corderform.htm

[Willow Hill]

Yup. Thanks again . . .

[TrickyDick]

That's a great site. As for books..."Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture" by Harris and Dines seems to be the industry standard. Every construction or planting detail I've ever seen from an architect has come from this book.

[Willow Hill]

Yes, I've seen that book on Amazon. It looks quite comprehensive. The back cover says it is all metric. I'm thinking this is something we are all going to have to learn eventually, anyway, so I should not let that intimidate me. Thanks, TrickyDick