HONOR AWARD / BSLA
Communication
KATE KENNEN , ASLA NIALL KIRKWOOD , FASLA
PHYTO : Principles and Resources for Site Remediation and Landscape Design
This book presents the concepts and application of phytoremediation and phytotechnology in one comprehensive guide , illustrating when plants can be considered for the uptake , removal or mitigation of on-site pollutants on a range of landscapes such as brownfields , landfills and military sites . Current scientific case studies are covered , highlighting the advantages and limitations of plant-based cleanup . Typical contaminant groups found in the built environment are explained , and plant lists for mitigation are included . This is the first book ever to address the benefits of phytotechnologies from a design point of view , taking complex scientific terms and translating this research into an easy-tounderstand reference book for those involved in creating planting solutions . Phytotechnology planting techniques are employed post-site contamination to help clean up already contaminated soils and groundwater of harmful toxins and chemicals . This book presents a new concept to create projective planting designs , ‘ phytobuffering ’ where future pollution may be expected .
Boston Society of Landscape Architects Fieldbook
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