Landscape Magazine January 2014 by Allan Castro

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elcome to our first 2014 edition! We’re starting the year off with some short briefs of inspiring global projects that are ongoing-from Qatar’s first semi submerged hotel to the Netherlands Kromhout Barracks to China’s Jinzhou World landscape art exposition, which has resulted in a new permanent city park from the 20 selected winning designs that were submitted by landscape architects from around the world. And of course we cannot forget about the UAE’s successful expo2020 win, which will no doubt sustain the landscaping industry for the next few years in Dubai. On page 16 we speak with HOK, the design team who led the vision for the look and feel of new expo site. We showcase their plans for the 3 main areasthe Welcome Pavilion, Innovation Pavilion and the UAE Pavilion.

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Dubai will host World Expo in 2020 The Sahara Forest project 2013 World Landscape Art Exposition - Jinzhou, China The Kromhout barracks The amphibious 1000 World wildlife fund has a new home The miracle garden

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News & Events Eng. Hussein Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality announced that the municipality begins to implement five projects of residential parks and public squares in the Emirate of Dubai at a total cost estimated at 17 million dirhams.

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Eng. Hussein Lootah Director General of Dubai Municipality

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t comes as a complement to the policy of expanding green areas and in order to distribute them and provide entertainment services in a balanced manner to all areas of the emirate. The contracts has been awarded to contractors and the projects are currently in the preparation stage’, Lootah said.

The second part of the park consists of football court, chairs, synthetic jogging track, warming sports equipments. Solarpowered lights and integrated network of irrigation are another attraction. The agricultural work consists of plants and trees surrounded by a metal fence from the outside .

He said that the Dubai Municipality aims to make the city of Dubai one of most beautiful and green cities of the world through its current and future projects based on its strategic objectives and vision to build an excellent city that provides the essence of success and comfort of sustainable living.

Satwa Reservoir Park Satwa Reservoir Park will be the first neighborhood park that fully functions with solar power. The old park was established in ancient area with a landmark of the region, which is the water reservoir tower in Al Satwa area. Dubai Municipality will rebuild this park to be the first park in the Emirate of Dubai that works without connecting electrical power from the public electricity line.

Lootah said the civic body has been striving to provide all the requirements of social and family life in the city of Dubai. We are serious about moving forward according to the expectations of the world, in line with the directives of our wise leadership. Eng. Taleb Abdul Karim Julfar, Director of Public Parks and Horticulture Department said the total number of parks and public places in the Emirate of Dubai reaches 103, including six major parks, two open beaches, four pond parks, 33 residential parks and 58 public squares.

Mankhool Park : This is a multipurpose park for families, children and youth in Mankhool Area, which currently lacks a neighborhood park . Total area of the park will be 1.3 hectares which contains several key elements basic facilities.

Dubai parks are the most important and busiest places in the country in terms of the number of visitors and events organized by various community groups on special occasions such as holidays and celebrations. The department is proud of its excellence in providing unique services ensuring the highest standards of comfort and cleanliness as well as maintaining the environment.

Public Square in Al Muhaisna 3 : This public square contains elements of multiple services and approved to be implemented in Al Muhaisna 3 area that lacks a recreational area. Total area of the garden is 1.0 hectare and contains several key elements like other public parks in Dubai in addition to the solar powered lighting and irrigation.

Julfar shed light on the new projects as follows: Neighborhood Park in Allisala : It is the first residential park constructed in Allisala area. Total area of the park will be 1.7 hectares. it contains several key elements such as area for family, shaded resting chairs, in addition to basic services like toilets, security cabin, store, paved walking tracks, shaded plaza with wooden umbrellas, areas for children’s games for different age groups.

Area of the park is totaled at 1.5 hectares. The reservoir tank tower will be maintained along with all previously mentioned basic facilities.

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Public square in Al Warqa’a 4: This is the first gardening project in Warqa’a 4. It is expected to meet the requirements of residents in this areas as its contains all basic facilities including areas for children and other activities. The square will be built in 0.60 hectares and contains several key elements such as shaded chairs, beautiful wooden umbrellas , waste bins surrounded by plants and trees with fascinating view, paved walking tracks, solar-powered lighting and metal fence.

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News & Events

“Using Subsurface Dripline has reduced the water consumption, and solving the water runoff issues”

Yanbu Royal Commission Saudi Arabia PROJECT OVERVIEW Yanbu City is located in the Western Province of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and is one of the biggest industrial cities in KSA. It is surrounded by the Red Sea and is about 350 kilometers north of second-largest city in KSA, Jeddah. Yanbu City is an ongoing residential development project that involves replacing old irrigation networks with Sub-surface driplines.

Eng. Saleh A. Al-Zahrani Director, Landscaping & Irrigation Dept. Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu

CHALLENGE Water conservation has been a primary focus for Yanbu Royal Commission. Irrigation water is being sourced from a desalination & tertiary plan located at the industrial zone at high cost; saving water used for irrigation was a significant challenge for the city management. Other main challenge was pedestrian safety & car accidents as a result of water runoff on the walk ways & roads caused by excessive windy conditions prevail most of the year. Vandalism in such large public parks was always a challenge for the long term maintenance contracts as well. SOLUTION Yanbu Royal Commission selected Rain Bird’s XFS Subsurface Dripline with Copper Shield™ Technology as a solution to high cost and inefficient use of water. In addition, using the XFS helped avoid vandalism and provided safer walkways & traffic by preventing wind drift causing water splashes on the walk-

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ways and Highways. The XFS-09-12500 was installed in Yanbu’s public parks, road medians, and slope areas. More than 3000 rolls have been installed at Yanbu with hundreds of PESB-R valves & valve boxes with purple lids, and air relief valves and drain valve. We thank His Excellency Dr. Alaa Abdullah Nassif, the Executive President for Royal Commission at Yanbu, for his support and encouragement to utilize new Technology in the city.

Landscape architect: Yanbu Royal Commission Irrigation design: Yanbu Royal Commission General contractor: Sadeem & Initial Completion date: On going

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News & Events

Hunter Industries in collaboration with MEAC Water Systems – Qatar and Middle East Agriculture Co.( MEAC)‐ UAE conducted two seminars on November 20th in Doha and November 24th in Abu Dhabi. Both seminars were presented by Dave Shoup, control systems product manager, Nader Hawatmeh, Middle East regional manager and Hanna Zaidan, area manager for Gulf Countries & India. Both events were attended by a big crowd of landscape and irrigation professionals from contractors, consultants, government bodies and institutions. Seminars were aimed at providing leads on innovative sustainable irrigation solutions for landscape projects and helping customers planning, designing and implementing efficient irrigation system for landscapes.

Hunter Industries in collaboration with MEAC Water Systems – Qatar and Middle East Agriculture Co.( MEAC)UAE conducted two seminars in Doha and in Abu Dhabi

Hunter, as a world leader in manufacturing of innovative irrigation products provides landscape and irrigation professionals with the tools to achieve the required points for LEED (internationally recognized green building certification) and ESTIDAMA ( sustainability certification for Abu Dhabi). Showing designers and contractors how they can achieve the maximum credit points under water efficiency credit when using Hunter innovative products.

Sustainable Irrigation Solutions by Hunter Industries

Hunter LEED Guide is a valuable document that can be utilized by customers to help them select the required products and calculate water savings to achieve their water efficiency goals. Hunter LEED Guide can be downloaded from Hunter web site on the following link: http://www.hunterindustries.com/sites/default/files/Hunter_LEED_Guide.pdf

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oth seminars were presented by Dave Shoup, control systems product manager, Nader Hawatmeh, Middle East regional manager and Hanna Zaidan, area manager for Gulf Countries & India.

Seminars were aimed at providing leads on innovative sustainable irrigation solutions for landscape projects and helping customers planning, designing and implementing efficient irrigation system for landscapes. Hunter, as a world leader in manufacturing of innovative irrigation products provides landscape and irrigation professionals with the tools to achieve the required points for LEED (internationally recognized green building certification) and ESTIDAMA ( sustainability certification for Abu Dhabi). Showing designers and contractors how they can achieve the maximum credit points under water efficiency credit when using Hunter innovative products. Hunter LEED Guide is a valuable document that can be utilized by customers to help them select the required products and calculate water savings to achieve their water efficiency goals. Hunter LEED Guide can be downloaded from Hunter web site on the following link:

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• Hunter Industries put sustainability in action rather than words by being able to achieve • Hunter Industries put sustainability in action rather than words by being able to achieve 50% energy reduction in operations over the past 4 years through utilizing solar panels to 50% energy reduction in operations over the past 4 years through utilizing solar panels to supply supply power and light to its LEED certified manufacturing facilities and other corporate power and light to its LEED certified manufacturing facilities and other corporate buildings on its buildingscampus. Also, achieving 300,000 lb of carbon reduction per year, reducing the carbon footprint on its campus. Also, achieving 300,000 lb of carbon reduction per year, reducing by 30% and reducing CO2 emission by 10%. the carbon footprint by 30% and reducing CO2 emission by 10%.

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News & Events Greenwalls are important elements in context of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urban life style. In urban centers, with increasing number of tall buildings, the ratio of wall surface area to roof area is much higher.

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Selected plants for the BiowallTM are grown in a greenhouse or nursery in the Bio pots. The Bio Pots are then shipped to a job site & installed on the Bio frame fitted into a structural wall, engineered to support the extra weight of the containers & wind loads. Supplemental watering is provided by a drip irrigation system from a potable water source; rainwater or waste water from air conditioners stored in a cistern or treated gray-water. Green walls & vertical gardens will improve micro-climate & acoustics, creating a more livable city that is cooler & quieter.

nattractive & barren walls of residential & commercial buildings, shopping Malls, industrial buildings & transportation structures heat up in the summer. Green Walls along with urban trees & planted rooftops reduce the heat island effect, provide cool ambient temperatures & protect building against deterioration caused by UV rays. Greenwalls also provide thermal insulation, noise control & air filtration as well as provide a green backdrop for shopping, dining & relaxation. It is important for landscape designers to provide right guidance & consultancy & to take care in the selection, design & installation of Greenwalls. Synergies with other building systems such as integrated

planters, drainage, water collection, gray-water treatment & indoor air quality is important. Designer should ensure proper maintenance for sustainable green wall systems as it requires more intensive maintenance including supply of nutrients to fertilize the plants, growing vertically. JKD HortiTech is opening a Dubai office shortly, which will provide a complete range of products & services in the design of large urban sites that often feature extensive & intensive green roofs as well as Green walls, roof top gardens & permeable landscapes. The patented BiowallTM is a vertical garden system where plants are actually planted, irrigated & grown in a modular system which is secured & integrated with a wall or structure.

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News & Events There are few things as fun for children as playing in water. Running through spraying water, wiggling toes in a stream, and jumping under a big splash—not only does it provide relief from the summer heat, it also engages touch, sight and sound unlike any other type of play. Water texture, colour and the way light mingles with water all provide an opportunity to explore and help create an exciting water world that stimulates development and imagination.

n 1986, the founders of Waterplay® Solutions Corp. were inspired as they watched kids playing in a fountain. They envisioned the possibilities—bigger splashes, engaging characters, interactive games, and more fun. Today, after over 25 years manufacturing aquatic play equipment, Waterplay has over 3000 installations worldwide and continues to bring the joy of water to people and communities. During this time, the concept of aquatic play has evolved and the popularity of aquatic play pads has grown. An aquatic play pad is a zerodepth environment that incorporates exciting features designed to spray, splash and spill onto the surrounding area, and those playing

in it. Because the water immediately drains away, play pads have become an ideal choice for communities looking for a safe aquatic environment without the need for a lifeguard, or the operational costs associated with a traditional pool. With its full product line-up, Waterplay® Solutions Corp.can meet the needs of nearly every aquatic play space design, from large indoor and outdoor waterparks, to smaller

play pads in public parks, to installations in hotels and resorts.Spray cannons and largerthan-life dumping buckets, slides bursting with water, nature-inspired features for exploring minds, interactive play features that send musical notes dancing through the sound of splashing water… these are just some of the exciting products Waterplay® Solutions Corp. has to offer. Through a partnership with Bin Sabt Sports & Leisure LLC, Waterplay is ready to make a splash across the U.A.E. Started in 1984, Bin Sabt has built its brand around quality, trust and service, and is well-established in the sports and recreation industry, making Waterplay products a perfect complement to their existing product portfolio.

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Mr. Rohit Anand, Managing Director of Bin Sabt Sports & Leisure LLC commented, “Aquatic play equipment works as a natural extension to our dry playground equipment range which has been installed in several parks, public community facilities, hospitality, education and residential sectors in the U.A.E. We have always prided in our association with companies who are industry leaders in their respective fields, and now we are honored to be associated with Waterplay Solutions Corp. Given the hot summers and beautiful outdoor spaces of the U.A.E., there is huge potential to add aquatic play spaces to parks and play areas, while providing a place to cool off.”

Outdoor play areas bring families and communities together, while encouraging kids to run and interact in a safe environment. This also supports the U.A.E. government’s commitment to active living and the focus on development of public parks. The private sector can also add value with Waterplay® Solutions Corp. Waterparks, hotels and resorts can choose from full-scale waterslides, modular slide activity centres and a variety of aquatic play features to create maximum fun for all ages, and as a result, increase revenue. Together with Bin Sabt Sports and Leisure LLC, Waterplay® Solutions Corp. is passionate about what we do and that passion comes through in the enthusiasm of our people and the quality of our products. If you can dream it, we can help you create it. Dream big, and make Waterplay® Solutions Corp. and Bin Sabt part of your project solution.

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News & Events Drake & Scull International wins Engineering Contract for the Mall of Qatar Project

Karem Akawi

Area Manager Drake & Skull, Qatar

rake & Scull Qatar (DSI Qatar), a wholly owned subsidiary of Drake & Scull International PJSC (DSI), has won a mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) contract for an approximate value of QAR 400 million for the upcoming Mall of Qatar in the Al Rayyan district of Qatar. The win is the latest in a series of multi-million commercial and residential deals signed by the company in 2013. UrbanCon Trading and Development are the main contractors on this commercial development. Under the terms of the agreement, DSI Qatar will execute the installation of all incidental electromechanical works on the three-storey mall which will feature a hypermarket, a multiplex, five department stores and at least 20 restaurants. In addition to the car parking accommodating 7000 cars, the mall will also have its own metro station. DSI Qatar is scheduled to start works on site in Q1 2014 and the project is slated for completion in June 2015.

Qatar is witnessing an upsurge in project tenders and contracts awarded as there is larger construction spending geared towards achieving its ambitious infrastructure development plans to facilitate the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Given this increased government expenditure and DSI Qatar’s proven track record, the company is poised to secure more projects and significantly increase its market share. Karem Akawi, Area General Manager, Drake & Scull Qatar stated, “The Mall of Qatar is a very prestigious project award for DSI and will build upon the rich experience we have in Mega Retail projects. DSI Qatar’s MEP division is a market leader and is currently executing projects across District cooling, Hospitality and Residential sectors. ” “Our engineering expertise is one of the central pillars of our success and will continue to be a vital factor for driving growth in Qatar during the crucial years

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leading up to the worldcup. We anticipate positive development in the rail sector as we have cemented strategic alliances with leading International Rail experts to address the challenges and needs of Qatar Rail.” “We also see untapped potential in the Water and Waste Water sectors and we are well placed to leverage our patented European technology through our German Subsidiary Passavant Roediger to lead the modernization of Qatar’s Infrastructure.” Earlier this year, Drake & Scull Qatar was awarded a QAR 304 million contract for a mixed-use real estate development project in Doha and a second residential project worth QAR 180 million. DSI Qatar has also been associated with several prestigious projects since the early 2006 such as the Four Seasons Hotel, the Qtel Tower and the Doha Land project and has a healthy backlog and a history of consistent profitability.

Palazzo Versace Dubai T he Palazzo Versace Dubai Resort and Condominiums is a landmark project located within the new ‘Culture Village’ on the Dubai Creek, a premium waterfront location with unobstructed views of the creek. The residential wings of Palazzo Versace will offer 169 luxury condominiums ranging from one to six bedrooms with access to all of the hotel's services. The hotel will comprise a day spa, restaurants and 217 hotel suites furnished with an exclusive line of products from the Versace Home Collection. Palazzo Versace takes the beauty, the luxury and the opulence for which the Versace name is famous and envelopes residents and guests in an ambience that is pure Versace. Palazzo Versace brings the sophisticated product range of Versace to a single destination and allows purchasers to live the Versace lifestyle. Opening late 2014, Palazzo Versace, Dubai, offers a limited collection of 169 private residences, all furnished exclusively with bespoke Versace furniture and housed in a 130,000sqm palace. Ranging in size from one to six bedrooms, including single-storey and duplex residences and majestic penthouses, the

private residences at Palazzo Versace, Dubai, exude glamour. The residents are designed around a grand reception room and entertaining spaces with a series of terraces offering stunning views of the surrounding area. Their lavish bedroom suites, bathrooms and state of the art kitchens will be finished with the world’s finest Versace designed mosaics, marble flooring, design motifs and tailor-made furniture and fabrics. Residents at Palazzo Versace, Dubai will also benefit from the resort’s abundance of worldclass amenities including a magnificent lobby lounge, Lebanese restaurant, Italian restaurant, all day dining restaurant, ballroom, executive leisure lounge, meeting rooms, lounge bar, spa, gymnasium, indoor swimming pool and a flagship Versace ready-to-wear and fine jewellery boutique. Buyers receive two exclusive sets of Versace themed crockery too. One bedroom apartments at Palazzo Versace Dubai start from AED 6m or £1,022,946 (as of 14/10/13). For more information, please visit http://www.palazzoversace.ae/ or call 00971 50 101 1626.

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world expo concepts Aerial view of the Dubai World Expo 2020 master plan at night. By HOK

Design looks to the future while drawing on traditional Emirati community planning concepts

ubai has been chosen as the host of the World Expo in 2020. HOK was the lead designer for a team that developed the master plan for the Expo, which is expected to draw more than 25 million visitors from October 2020 through April 2021. Dubai’s selection – themed “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” – was announced Nov. 27 by representatives of the 167 Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) member nations. Selected over three cities in Brazil, Russia and Turkey, Dubai will become the first Middle Eastern city to host the event in its 160-year history.

“This win is a testament to the commitment of the UAE citizens to create a prosperous future for their country and region,” said Daniel Hajjar, HOK’s management principal in Dubai. “We are proud to have been the lead designer of the Expo site and to be associated with producing a winning entry for the UAE so that this great country can continue to boost its reputation on a global stage.” “Dubai’s win elevates its status as a global city with world-class infrastructure and highlights its commitment to sustainable energy,” added HOK President Bill Hellmuth, AIA. “This is a well-deserved honor for the UAE,” said Tim Gale, PPLI, FRSA, director of planning for HOK in London. “With its mixture of education, innovation and entertainment, the plan reflects the wonderful qualities of Dubai and the form and spirit of a World Expo.”

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HOKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photovoltaic fabric structure, which will transform into an illuminated display of lights and digital imagery at night. By HOK

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world expo concepts Three pavilions symbolizing opportunity, sustainability and mobility stem from this central gathering space named Al Wasl Plaza. By HOK

Equidistant from the centres of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the 1,082-acre (438-hectare) Expo site is located next to the new Al Maktoum International Airport and in close proximity to Jebel Ali Port, the third busiest port in the world.

The design features three separate pavilions symbolizing opportunity, sustainability and mobility, with “innovation pods” and “best

practice areas” in each thematic zone. These three zones emanate from a central plaza named the Al Wasl, the historic Arabic name for Dubai meaning “the connection.” Inspired by the layout of a traditional Arabic “souk,” or marketplace, the design places larger pavilions to the perimeter while clustering smaller exhibit spaces toward the center of the site. This creates a

smooth pedestrian flow while encouraging interaction among visitors.

The team planned the Expo site and infrastructure to create a new sustainable benchmark for events in the Middle East. An iconic photovoltaic fabric structure covers the main walkways, acting as a solar-powered sun shade and combining with photovoltaic panels on building Main entrance from the metro station with the iconic photovoltaic fabric structure above. By HOK

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world expo concepts

facades to capture enough sunlight to generate at least half of the Expo’s energy requirements onsite. At night, the fabric will be transformed into an illuminated display of lights and digital projections. The boulevards will be shaded by the iconic photovoltaic fabric structure. The smaller connective streets will be protected from the sun through the use of pavilions and strategic landscaping. The transportation plan includes a gondola that links each of

the thematic zones and the main entrance while creating an additional viewing experience for visitors. Other sustainable strategies include recycling wastewater, reusing materials and monitoring the carbon footprint.

After the close of the Expo in 2021, three main pavilions – the Welcome Pavilion, the Innovation Pavilion and the UAE Pavilion – will be combined and transformed into a National Museum to celebrate the

A view of Green Expo Village. By HOK

Inspired by the layout of a traditional Arabic "souk," or marketplace, the design creates a smooth pedestrian flow while encouraging interaction among attendees. By HOK

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achievements of the Expo.

HOK teamed with Populous, which provided venue planning, shade structure and participant design guidelines, and Arup, which provided infrastructure and transportation services, on the master plan.

World Expos are generally considered to be among the largest global events, ranking alongside the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup.

HOK’s projects in the United Arab Emirates include the Dubai Marina; the Dubai International Financial Centre; Dubai Festival City, a master plan and mixeduse development design comprising retail, leisure, hotel, residential and office facilities; The Change Initiative store, a sustainable retail prototype in Dubai; EMAAR Opera District Master Plan in Dubai and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) headquarters in Abu Dhabi. HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm. Through a network of 24 offices worldwide, HOK provides design excellence and innovation to create places that enrich people’s lives and help clients succeed. For four consecutive years, DesignIntelligence has ranked HOK as a leader in sustainable and highperformance design.

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The Sahara forest project

he Sahara Forest Project Pilot Facility in Qatar- a partnership between Yara International ASA, Qatar Fertilizer Company (Qafco) and The Sahara Forest Project has proven the concept is effective and competitive after announcing their key findings from ten months in operation. “The remarkable results demonstrated on the ground reveal the potential for enabling restorative growth and value creation in arid land”, says Joakim Hauge, CEO of The Sahara Forest Project. Adding that a solid foundation was now in place for enabling the roll-out of The Sahara Forest Project. “The Sahara Forest Project Pilot Facility in Qatar is the proof of concept that it is possible to solve global issues linked to environment, food security and better use of resources using available technologies. As Yara, we are proud of having contributed through a very professional partnership with Qafco and Sahara Forest Project to the concept elaboration, pilot construction and prototyping of this great idea”, says Pierre Herben, Chief Technology Officer of Yara International.

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CEO of the Sahara Forest Project

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Qatar Pilot results exceed expectations

“We see this prototype as an enabler to solve food security issues in lands hit by desertification, but as well as a tool to eradicate poverty through job creation on the large scale”, say Herben and Humoud Al-Mannai, Chief Technology Officer of Qafco. In addition to the three partners, scientific researchers from Qatar, the MENA region, Europe, and the United States has participated in the scientific platform provided by the Pilot Facility. Key findings The results demonstrate that there are significant comparative advantages using saltwater for the integration of food production, revegetation and renewable processes: • The seawater-cooled greenhouse has proven to be highly productive. The yields are competitive with those in commercial operations in Europe. Current yields indicate three crops a

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The Sahara forest project

year will produce at least 75kg/m2 and that significantly higher yields can be achieved in a commercial set-up. The seawater cooling system supports production of high-quality vegetables throughout the Qatari summer, and reduces freshwater usage to less than half that of comparable greenhouses in the region.

â&#x20AC;˘ Solar and desalination technologies were successfully integrated as designed into the SFP system, indicating the technology interconnections will work at larger scale. Synergies with the greenhouse and evaporative hedges performed to provide wet-cooling efficiencies without cooling towers.

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â&#x20AC;˘ The external evaporative hedges function as designed providing cooling of up to 10 degrees for agricultural crops and desert revegetation. Vegetable and grain crops grow outdoors throughout the year. Useful desert plants grow rapidly when cultivated with small quantities of water and nutrients.

The Sahara forest project Food production in Qatar The pilot operations have verified the viability of profitable large scale greenhouse production in Qatar. Production is possible all 12 months of the year. High quality and efficient production can be realized with half the fresh water usage than in comparable greenhouses. The proven production of the system creates business opportunities: • With 8 hectares of greenhouse production SFP will match the yearly import of cucumbers to Qatar • With 40 hectares of greenhouse production SFP will match the yearly import of tomatoes to Qatar

• The saltwater infrastructure makes possible many concept extensions. Salt was produced as the end product of the saltwater value chain in large evaporative ponds. Commercially interesting algae showed good tolerance to heat and high evaporation rates. Halophytes useful as fodder or bioenergy grew successfully on pure seawater through the summer, and innovative saltwater irrigation systems operated without clogging or corrosion. “The pilot has enabled us to confirm a model and build the experience necessary to scaling-up of such farming concept and would provide large scale partners with necessary data to test the commercial

viability of the concept”, says Pierre Herben, Chief Technology Officer of Yara International. “Good greenhouse performance and yields year-round, thriving outdoor crops and characterizations of the integrated Sahara Forest Project system confirm the robustness and suitability of the design for large-scale commercial operation in desert environments. This creates commercial opportunities for the near-term production of competitive products and enhanced profitability with future economies of scale”, says Joakim Hauge, CEO of The Sahara Forest Project.

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• With 60 hectares of greenhouse production SFP will match the yearly import of cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and aubergines to Qatar About The Sahara Forest Project The Sahara Forest Project is a new environmental solution to create revegetation and green jobs through profitable production of food, water, clean electricity and biomass in desert areas. Sahara Forest Project takes what we have a enough of to create what we need more of, using CO2, salt water, sunlight and arid areas, to produce energy, fresh water, vegetation and food.

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OUT-IN-SIDE 2013 WORLD LANDSCAPE ART EXPOSITION Jinzhou | China

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Design Concept: cross-Section

he 2013 CHINA JINZHOU WORLD LANDSCAPE ART EXPOSITION incorporated 20 gardens that resulted from an international design competition in early 2011. Supported by the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) in association with Jinzhou City and Jcom China Co Ltd,

the Exposition, which opened to the public in May, presents the work of contemporary landscape architects from around the world. The new park created by the Expo covers an area of 176 hectares located in the northern half of West Haiping residential area and forms a permanent central park for the city.

The theme of the expo “landscape architecture and garden arts unite all peoples: world civilizations, world cultures come together in Jinzhou” encouraged all landscape architects to reflect their own cultural background in designing contemporary gardens within the expo site.

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Eladio Hernando was one of 20 landscape architects whose design concepts were selected for construction at the expo. His proposal titled OUT-INSIDE, is a simple/unpretentious design that updates the Spanish enclosed atrium in to an open cloister connected with its surroundings.

as boundary areas that define a central landscaped courtyard but always closed (e.g. Roman peristylum, Arab courtyard or monastery cloister). In Chinese gardens, however, these corridors escape beyond the enclosures to communicate with other areas such as pavilions or gardens. It is in these cases where some of the sense of

The design of OUT-IN-SIDE is to create a space with different cultural roots to those of the visitors who will engage with it in a variety of ways. The design seeks to incorporate common elements and expressions that have occurred throughout the history of Chinese and Spanish cultures. One of the elements shared by these two cultures has been the continued presence of covered corridors organizing and communicating the various spaces. In Spain these spaces have been traditionally treated

View along edge of walkway enclosure and protection starts to break down and a degree of permeability is introduced. This is a fundamental design feature of the OUT-IN-SIDE concept that reinterprets the traditional atrium. Here, the idea of opening and expanding an enclosed space in the form of a courtyard has been applied not only in the use of the site

Design Concept: structural components

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itself but also on the form of the garden design. The courtyard abandons its closure, the quadrilateral and its opacity to become an open and transparent pentangle in which edges do not separate indoor from outdoor but functions as a transition between the two spaces. A skin of rusty reinforcing bars, which allow to views through it, helps to create a degree of privacy in certain small spaces that allow rest and contemplation through a series of continuous benches located throughout the site, using the material employed in the atrium structure: timber. Just one other material is used to complete this pentangle: slate stone for the floor. This grey/black strong texture generates high contrast with the golden sand of â&#x20AC;&#x153;alberoâ&#x20AC;?, which serves as a canvas for the whole.

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Design Concept Image: daytime

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An organic series of small cylindershaped elements is randomly distributed across the site, creating benches, planters and pavilions in which to perform, transforming the garden into a place that is also suited for cultural events. Turning the story around, we could say that this imaginary of the design concept reflects the remains of a virtual Cloister, represented in its original quadrangle through a water sheet, which is another common element in Spanish and Chinese cultures. The water element is made walkable by a metal mesh that is flush with the water surface. This element adds a new texture and a new use linked to the concept of permeability and the possibility, recalling well-known passages of the Bible, to walk, in a nonmiraculous way, on water. View across entrance

The circular plots designated for the individual gardens are between 2 and 3 thousand square meters in area, defined by vegetation enclosing each one and providing a sense of separation. They function as clearings within the forest in a similar way as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;castrosâ&#x20AC;?, which were pre-Roman hillforts. Castros are archaeological pieces of land-art that have survived over many centuries, forming part of a rich cultural heritage and demonstrating another way of building in Western Europe. These archaeological sites have been part of Eladioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imaginary from an early age, revealing an involuntary artistic expression in the midst of nature linked to a past lost in time. Its texture, which is full of ancestral references, was chosen to create the interior garden of the cloister where, as in the Spanish mountains, it is integrated with nature, which after thousands of years, is trying to recover the space.

Project: OUT-IN-SIDE Place: Jinzhou [China] Client: Jinzhou City Completion date: May 2013 Landscape Architect: Eladio Hernando For further information: eladio@corkeryconsulting.com www.corkeryconsulting.com T. +61 2 9906 6636 Australia

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Development

he Kromhout Barracks is a public/private development which accommodates the Headquarters of the Royal Netherlands Army (CLAS), the Support Command (CDC) and several parts of the Defense Equipment Organisation (DMO) with more than 3,000 employees.

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Location Utrecht, The Netherlands Assignment design urban design, landscape, public space, construction management Area 19 hectares Design 2007 Construction 2008 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2012 Status Realized Type of contract DBFMO (Design, Build, Finance, Maintain, Operate - the contract includes a maintenance contract until the end of 2035) Client Komfort (Ballast Nedam, John Laing and Strukton) Budget Approx. â&#x201A;Ź 450 mil (net present value) Team Bart Brands, Sylvia Karres, Lieneke van Campen, Jeroen Marseille, Uta Krause, Paul Portheine, Joost de Natris, Jim Navarro In partnership with Meyer en Van Schooten Architecten en Bureau Fritz

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Karres en Brands drew up the urban development plan together with Meyer en Van Schooten. The basic principle is to create a clear and well-organised site layout while maintaining a landscaped appearance. The project consists of three parts: the Strip, the Field and the Central Park. The office buildings are located in the Strip while the accommodation and training facilities are situated in the Field area. The Strip and the Field are connected by the central park. The Strip consists of a series of office buildings running perpendicular to the main access road. Water as a historic means of defence is reintroduced in the form of a large moat around the buildings, creating a relationship with the nearby Kromme Rijn river. Seven gardens and a parade ground are situated between the buildings, each with their own character and layout. The Field on the other hand aims to create a relationship with the spatial structure of the adjacent University grounds. The scale and structure of the neighbouring site is taken up and continued. The Field consists of flagstone paths, lawns and trees. The central park area is the green heart of the urban development plan and brings the whole complex into balance.

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The project therefore is composed of a land section and sea section. There are residential and office buildings situated on the land as well as a new marina and harbour. All the structures are positioned

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the perimeter of the buildings so each has a big terrace that overlooks the complex. The activities of the hotel take place in the underwater area that is surrounded by acquariums. The hotels are situated around a central public welcome area that has

an interactive museum on water life and water exhibition galleries, large perimetral acquariums and a glass tunnel, that leads to the underwater observatory in the centre of the whole marine park. Connected to the welcome area by the long arms are

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fitness areas, gardens and a special outdoor theatre with a moving stage that opens out on the sea. The smaller floating platforms will have 80 anchored floating suites called Jelly-fish with underwater

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Amphibious landscape views within the artificial reef. At the end of each platform are lighthouses. Thanks to electrical vehicles that respect the eco-system philosophy, guests can move with ease throughout the complex. Water transport is also provided by 20 metre aluminium yachts called Trilobis that are equipped with hydrogen engines and an underwater observatory globe. The bridge that connects the land and sea section is limited with plants that give the idea of projecting the land flora into the sea. While the main struture is in steel complete with all the necessary lighting systems and teak flooring.

Luxury semisubmerged hotel resort with floating suites Qatar, Arabia Saudita, 2008 Amphibious 1000 Luxury semisubmerged hotel resort with floating suites Qatar, Arabia Saudita, 2008 Project: Giancarlo Zema Design Group Client: Seaquest Marine Technology Plc Engineering: ZLH (Pty) Ltd Cost: â&#x201A;Ź 550 million (2,020,188,488.02 AED)

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wildlife The World Wildlife Fundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (WWF) new home is a 0.9-hectare site in Woking in the UK and the landscape design approach reflects a shared aspiration to develop a landscape and building that is integrated and responsive to the site, whilst rooted in simple ecological design thinking.

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ritish Landscape Architecture firm, Grant Associates completed the landscape design of the new living planet center and headquarters. Below they reflect on the main highlights of the design: The spirit of woodland The spirit of woodland is drawn in to the landscape design by setting the new building carefully on the site so that the retained existing mature trees, including Lime and Oaks, encircle it. New tree planting comprises native species such as Lime, Oak, Birch and Rowan with the native understorey including Holly, Yew, Elder, Hawthorn, Hazel and Privet. The planting of woodland ground flora including Snow Drop, Blue Bell, Wild Garlic and Primrose will create an impressive and sensuous spring flowering display.

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The enhanced woodland understorey planting reinforces the habitat link with the adjacent ancient woodland of Horsell Common and the Basingstoke canal wildlife corridor whilst the effect of the tree canopy surrounding the building at eye level ensures the views out of the building are predominantly of landscape. The bin stores and cycle shelters within the woodland edge also provide opportunities for new habitats. Climbing Ivy and Honey suckle effectively create living wall features that support a green roof of sedum and saxifrage species. Entrance level The entrance level introduces non-native species like Bamboo to reflect the global nature of WWFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. A restrained palette of ornamental grass and bulb planting complements the elegant lines of the building with flowering climbing plants such as Passion flower and Jasmine adding colour and scent to the railings.

Sustainable urban drainage system A new wetland habitat and pond has been created by the integrated sustainable urban drainage system that attenuates water collected from the building roof structure and paved areas. It is hoped that this landscape feature including native marginal aquatic and wetland planting will attract some of the 21 species of dragonfly found in the nearby site of special scientific interest of the Basingstoke canal.

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Reaching for BREEAM Outstanding WWF-UK wants the new Planet Living Centre and Headquarters to demonstrate that organisations can operate in a sustainable way. The two-storey building aspires to reach BREEAM â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Outstandingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, the highest classification of sustainable design achievable in the UK. Designed by Hopkins Architects, the building has a curved, diagrid roof just

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visible at the level of the surrounding tree canopy. Inside it is full of energy-efficient environmental features, such as groundsource heating and a system to recycle fresh water. Danny Nagle is the Project Landscape Architect, Grant Associates managing the sustainable landscape design. Andrew Grant, director, Grant Associates explained: “WWF is all about respect for nature and biodiversity and we wanted to reflect this in the landscape design of its new Living Planet Centre and Headquarters. The end result is a rich and stimulating, yet simple and functional landscape setting that will be enjoyed by the employees of WWF-UK, the residents of Woking and by public visitors.”

Further information: • Location: Woking, UK • Site Area: 0.9 Hectares • Client: Worldwide Fund for Nature UK • Architects: Hopkins Architects • Landscape Architects: Grant Associates • Engineers: Expedition Engineering • Environmental Engineers: Atelier Ten • Contractors: Wilmott Dixon • Cost Consultant: Gardiner & Theobald • Project Manager: Doherty Baines www.grant-associates.uk.com

Robert Hardy, Executive Director of Operations at WWF-UK said: “The Living Planet Centre was designed to be below the level of the surrounding tree tops. I am delighted with the work that Grant Associates have done to blend the landscape and Living Planet Centre into our surroundings.”

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Sylvie Saddik Administration and PR Manager of Miracle Garden

Please tell us about the Miracle Garden? The idea was to create a unique project in the region and an excellent tourist attraction with positive impact on environment. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a miracle in the desert, which offers people the opportunity to enjoy moments of natural beauty as well as a different environment and experience to enjoy. Is the Miracle Garden open all year round? The Miracle Garden will be operating during winter until June, weather permitting as long as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too hot and humid. When did the project first open? Phase one was opened in February 14th 2013 until May 18th 2013, and the second season of Phase 1 opened in November 28th 2013 until June 2014.

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N at u r a l B e a u t y Tell us about the range of flowers in the garden? We have many varieties of flowers including, Petunia, Marie gold, Canna, Zenia, calendula, gaillardia amongst others. What are the design differences for this year compared to last year? We have many new flowers structures and designs that have been added to phase one. For example: • Huge structures of Sunflowers. • Seven flower hearts, seven stars and huge stunning flowers made with 3D art design. • Seven Pyramids including a huge one with the UAE flag designed by Flowers. • Two Flower arch pathways shaded by hanging flower baskets adding a romantic vibe to the garden. • A flower falcon.

• Umbrella pathway. • Flower tunnel pathway. • Large lilium flower lamps. • Happy birthday corner made with 3D design; giving the visitors the opportunity to have a memorial day and photography in this special corner. • Five raised domes distributed in the middle of the garden, decorated by large colored flowers, which cane be used as seating areas. • Mushroom seats. • Flower huts, and flowers hearts zone. • A flower castle with stunning design. • Flower falls get together across two bridges combing in a flower river. • Ferrari zone, (it's a Ferrari car with driver decorated by flowers) • Flower apples structures. • Hearts pathway • Animals zone. • Gazebo zone. • Flower boats. • Flower tree structures. • Flower tents. • Water lakes and fountains. • Islamic arch design. What were the main challenges in this project? The biggest challenge was the climate and the high temperatures of the country when constructing and also now that the project is complete. How do you your company fulfill its commitments to water conservation? We have our landscape engineers maintaining the flowers based on their individual water needs so some get watered daily whiles others only every two days, this ensures there is no water wastage.

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