{"product_id":"phyto-9780415814157","title":"Phyto","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2017 CBHL Literature Award of Excellence in Landscape Design and Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhyto\u003c\/em\u003e presents the concepts of phytoremediation and phytotechnology in one comprehensive guide, illustrating when plants can be considered for the uptake, removal or mitigation of on-site pollutants. 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 of specific contaminants are included where applicable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first book to address the benefits of phytotechnologies from a design point of view, taking complex scientific terms and translating the research into an easy-to-understand reference book for those involved in creating planting solutions. Typically, phytotechnology planting techniques are currently employed post-site contamination to help clean up already contaminated soil by taking advantage of the positive effects that plants can have upon harmful toxins and chemicals. This book presents a new concept to create projective planting designs with preventative phytotechnology abilities, âphytobufferingâ where future pollution may be expected for particular site programs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with tables, photographs and detailed drawings, Kennen and Kirkwood's text guides the reader through the process of selecting plants for their aesthetic and environmental qualities, combined with their contaminant-removal benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhyto\u003c\/em\u003e is a hefty but approachable read. It’s clear and well organized, the language is scientific only when needed, illustrations are lively, charts and legends abound, and photos are interesting… Although the authors are never preachy, they show clearly the tragic extent of the harm humans have inflicted on the environment and future generations. But they also show how nature and constructed landscapes can beautifully regenerate themselves and thrive when they get what they need.\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003ci\u003eLaura Solano, ASLA, Landscape Architecture Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book is incredibly useful and an amazing resource for all practitioners. It is full of information that can be used to address the real issues that we face today and will face in the future. -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMartha Schwartz, Principal of Marth Schwartz Partners\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn two words: \"Beyond comprehensive\". \u003ci\u003ePhyto\u003c\/i\u003e is by far the most comprehensive compilation of Phytotechnologies out there. It truly goes beyond by tying together this broad set of plant technologies for cleaning the environment with the necessary form and functionality of landscape design. As an advocate and trainer in Phytotechnologies, I especially appreciate the illustrative graphics and easy-to-understand descriptions that clearly conveys the science, engineering, design, and planning to the technical and artisan alike\u003c\/strong\u003e. - \u003cem\u003eDavid Tsao, Ph.D, BP Corporation North America, Inc. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhyto\u003c\/em\u003e is a fantastic resource, not just to landscape architects but also to engineers and scientists as well. As Phytoremediation developed, advancement efforts focused on the biochemical science of the processes, and while the field was cognizant of ‘ancillary benefits’ valuation was not considered, mostly due to lacking knowledge and resources. \u003ci\u003ePhyto \u003c\/i\u003ebrings the social and physical science into a common meeting place, and provides much needed discussion, fantastic visualizations and cross cultural presentation of plant-based technologies that can be incorporated into our urban spaces to serve both public health and the quality of life itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ci\u003eJoel G. Burken, Missouri University of Science and Technology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book closes a very important gap between phytotechnologies and practice. Through creative design, the authors succeed in translating a comprehensive subject matter into accessible information. A special merit is that the book predicts vegetation strategies becoming an anticipatory tool in the hands of the landscape architect in advance of potential future contamination preventing human exposure to soil, water and air contamination.\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eJaco\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eVangronsveld, Centre for Environmental Sciences of Hasselt University, Belgium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhyto\u003c\/i\u003e is a very well written handbook with communicative diagrams and clearly presented tables to bridge the otherwise somewhat obtuse theory and research on phytoremediation with real-life applications for the design praxis and education.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Frank Sleegers, JAE Online\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Phytotechnology and the Contemporary Environment: an Overview, 2. 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