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Dubai’s Trade show culture flourishes
ver the years Dubai has become synonymous with Trade shows and exhibitions from around the world. It’s undoubtedly a destination ‘in the middle of the world’ for global traders to congregate and showcase their products and global expertise. The landscape industry has been no exception to this, having successfully hosted the annual Garden and Landscaping exhibition, IPM Dubai, ME Pool & Spa, Outdoor Living at INDEX exhibition and even specialized golf course conventions, as well as this year’s newcomer held in April, PiscineMiddle East in Abu Dhabi; and the upcoming new show Outdoor Design, Build and Supply exhibition in March next year- it’s one of the only opportunities that industry professionals from various backgrounds within the landscaping industry get to mingle, share experiences, make new friends and see what new technologies and products are new to the market. The business opportunities that arise from these events cannot be under estimated, so starting from September 2012 fill your calendar with those all important trade show dates for the season ahead. As always Landscape magazine will have a significance presence at the shows so we would invite all of our readers and advertisers to stop by and interact with fellow regional and international landscape professionals to discuss new innovative solutions in the outdoor design industry.
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On the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification, Dubai Municipality has organized an exhibition at its Al Twar Centre, said officials with the civic body. The exhibition, organized jointly by the Public Parks and Horticulture Department and Environment Control Section with DM pointed to the worst effects of desertification in human life. Pictures and photographs of the plants found unique in the region, information regarding its environmental importance and models of water and soil -friendly irrigation devices and tools were made available for public view in the exhibition. Emirates Park Project 2030,a project by Mayassah Al Hammadi which won 2012 Young Entrepreneur Award was another attraction of the exhibition. Also exhibited was ,different kind of soil samples collected from length and breadth of UAE along with basic information regarding it. Surveys, films screening and other awareness programs also was held in the sidelines of the exhibition. Dubai Municipality has planned another awareness program for children, related to World Day to Combat Desertification, to be held at Dubai Women’s Club on 21st of this month. Apart from lectures and other environmental awareness programs a workshop on agriculture and plantation and exclusively on deserts will be part of the event.
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also by using native and adaptive plant species. Examples on how UPC and Estidama are addressing water efficiency was also illustrated referencing the Public Realm Design Manual (PRDM).
UPC Celebrates World Environment Day 2012 by Focusing on Water Conservation Estidama ties up with HCT to organize six sustainability lectures
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nder the theme “Sustainable Urban Development”, the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) will be organizing a series of awareness activities and lecture that will focus Estidama’s four sustainability pillars: environment, economy, society and culture Commemorating the World Environment Day 2012, UPC held the inaugural lecture on 5 June 2012 at Al Ma’moura Building, which includes UPC headquarters. The lecture witnessed strong participation and was attended by over 130industry professionals as well as UPC and Estidama senior planners. The first lecture titled Precious Water:”Driving Water Efficiency in Abu Dhabi” addressed exemplar water conservation, efficiency and optimization in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Estidama
planners shared with the participants how Abu Dhabi and through Estidama’s Pearl Rating System (PRS) for Buildings/Villas/Communities is designed to reduce water consumption in buildings, and water demand in private gardens and the public realm “Water is a very valuable and in demand resource for Abu Dhabi. Through Estidama, and its dedicated Pearl Rating System (PRS), the first sustainability benchmark in the Arab region, we aim to reduce the rate of water consumption by introducing design methods and practical solutions as the Emirate has one of the highest per capita water,” said Eng. Amer Al Hammadi, Director of Planning and Infrastructure at Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC). The lecture also addressed Estidama’s role and efforts that complement
the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) strategic plan for the management of the Emirate’s water resources. The plan calls for the adoption of stringent eco-friendly measures to increase water production in Abu Dhabi and urges government implementation of water policies to reduce wastage to combat the threat of severe shortages in future. Estidama planners explained to the participants how the Estidama Pearl Rating System incorporates efficient water usage measures among buildings by introducing low-flow fixtures and appliances and low-water cooling equipment. The attendees were also updated on how the program tackles water demand reductions through efficient irrigation system by defining clear irrigation targets for Public Parks, Streetscapes and other landscape and
The series of lectures are being organized by Estidama, Abu Dhabi’s sustainability program developed and managed by the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC), and the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), part of the Council’s long term initiative titled ‘UniverCity Outreach Program’ that aims to engage the UAE’s university student community with Abu Dhabi’s Vision 2030. “Engagement and discussion is the most effective mode of addressing the importance of water and its conservation with the youth and I am confident that our ‘UniverCity outreach program’ will enhance their understanding and approach towards the overall clear and progressive sustainable initiatives implemented to support Abu Dhabi Vision 2030,” added Al Hammadi. Estidama and HCT will over the course of the year organize another five lectures each crafted to discuss key sustainability matters. The lectures will highlight Energy Modeling, Natural Systems, Waste Management, Independent Commissioning Agent and Building Envelope Verification.
WPC protecs primeval forests. Our first objective was to develop the technology to create a composite wood superior to natural wood in order to combat the thoughtless lumbering of forest trees
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News & Events Live GREEN is, in fact, the basic natural element for public or private OUTDOOR PROJECTS in the real estate world as well as in the tourist, hospitality, and accommodation sectors. SUN will host to live green ambiances and events to demonstrate a number of design visions to a broad and comprehensive international audience made of OUTDOOR professional operators and designers.
30TH International Exhibition of Outdoor Products opens its doors the best Italian Nurserymen
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ctober sees the 30th anniversary of the great Exhibition of outdoor products and introduces GARDEN SUN, the new exhibiting sector in which SUN opens its doors to the best Italian NURSERYMEN to offer new projects for public and private green to thousands of International professional operators and designers in the sectors of OUTDOOR products, CONTRACT, HOLIDAYS (hotels, bathing establishments, tourist clubs, and camping grounds), EVENT ORGANIZATION, LANDSCAPING (landscape designers, green designers), PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, as well as garden centres and specialized large-scale distribution. The new GARDENSUN project will be developed within the framework of the 30th International Exhibition of Outdoor Products on October 7/9, 2012 in Rimini, relying on 25,000 visitors from 50 countries. The project starts in an optimal exhibiting context, particularly for flower and plant nursing companies strongly focused on green and landscape design.
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Italy is potentially the number one flower and plant producer in Europe, while SUN is the ideal platform for these productions because boasts a long-standing tradition in the outdoor sector, and has the ability to innovate and communicate effectively. The innovative use of plants in private and public green setups, with models identifying a status symbol, and with functional models that are needed to improve the quality of insideout living; SUN invites large-scale buyers SUN is investing in the expansion and involvement of important visitor groups for Italian flower and plant nursing, and particularly: Large Scale Contractors, Event Organizers, Green Designers in Large European Capitals, Particularly in Eastern Europe, Large-Scale Private Building Designers. For this reason SUN is selecting a number of large-scale flower and plant buyers from Italy and, particularly, from abroad: Europe (including non-EU countries) and the Middle East. The UK, Germany, Holland, France, Greece, Austria, Turkey, Switzerland, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Cyprus – an international hub for the sector – Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Slovakia and, lastly, Dubai, the Real Estate access door to the entire middle-eastern sub-continental market…. The market in all these countries is very dynamic and boasts a huge demand for Italian products: competitive costs, a highquality and unique offering are the levers for the success of Italian flower and plant nursing at an international level. In these countries buyers particularly appreciate Italian flower and plant nursing and act – like Dubai and Cyprus – as the keys to access entire regional and subcontinental markets for the real estate world and large-scale urban, landscape, tourist, and sports design. This makes the flower and plant nursing business a priority for SUN and for the whole sector. www.sungiosun.it
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MoU signed at MLTM – UPC Joint Forum KOREAN MINISTRY OF LAND, TRANSPORT AND MARITIME AFFAIRS PARTNERS WITH ABU DHABI URBAN PLANNING COUNCIL TO PROMOTE URBAN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AND BEST PRACTICES
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n its ongoing endeavour to promote urban planning strategies and best practices, Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC), today entered into a cooperation agreement with the Korean Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs (MLTM), as the two entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to gain and share firsthand experience on internationally recognized urban planning strategies, methods and best practices. The MoU was announced at the 1st MLTM-UPC Joint Forum (ADSKF) held at ADNEC today. The agreement was signed by Dr. You, Byeong-Kwon, Director General for Urban Policy, Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs (MLTM), Republic of Korea and Eng. Amer Al Hammadi, Director Planning Policies and Infrastructure, Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC). Highlighting the importance of the agreement, which is part of ongoing collaborations between the Abu Dhabi
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and Korean governments, Eng. Amer Al Hammadi said: “Knowledge and best practices exchanges are key to developing benchmark urban cities and complete communities sustainable for the next generation. The MoU signed today formally sets a framework to exchange information and experience between the MLTM and UPC and will give us the opportunity to conduct in depth studies and researches on selected areas dedicated to urban development strategy”. Under the agreement, both entities will collaborate to create benchmark urban planning policies and initiatives that are closely integrated with land use, infrastructure and transportation solutions. The mutual working relationships will serve as the ideal platform to explore and identify opportunities and cooperation to exchange best practices. The assigned objective for both entities is to further enhance the multi-stakeholder, integrative and consultative approach already initiated and that integrates and promotes the economic, socio-cultural and environmental dimensions of sustainable urban development. Under the MoU and to maximize the knowledge transfer process, mutual staff exchange programs will be arranged. The
agreement also covers organizing forums on urban planning and development that would pave the way for private sector companies in Korea to participate in sharing and networking sessions with key stakeholders of the planning and development industry in Abu Dhabi. Dr. You, Byeong-Kwon, Director General for Urban Policy, Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs (MLTM), Republic of Korea, said: “The MoU provides a framework for MLTM and UPC to exchange views and experiences in urban planning to enhance each other’s planning expertise. It will deepen the relationship between MLTM and UPC and strengthen ties between Abu Dhabi and Korea”. Both entities will collaborate to create initiatives that are closely integrated with land use, infrastructure and transportation solutions. The mutual working relationships will serve as the ideal platform to explore and identify opportunities and cooperation to exchange best practices. “Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 has laid the foundations for benchmark regional master plans that recognize and respond to cultural, socio-economic and spatial diversity. In the post global financial crisis era, it is essential for Abu Dhabi and the Republic of Korea to continue to address the topic of “Resilience” and ensure continuous diversified urban development and efficiency to remain attractive places to reside, visit or do business to share valuable experiences,” concluded Al Hammadi.
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RAIN BIRD: Innovative Irrigation Technology for a Better Future Advanced Hydrotech, agent of Rain Bird International in Abu Dhabi hosted an event earliest last month to introduce the latest in irrigation innovations and technical support.
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s the world’s water supply continues to be challenged by population growth, drought and contamination, there’s little doubt that the future of the irrigation industry rests upon a very important goal. The industry must consistently develop and implement new, more efficient systems that maintain healthy landscapes while using as little fresh water as possible. As a leading irrigation system manufacturer, Rain Bird is dedicated to achieving this goal each and every day. Rain Bird has built its reputation on delivering irrigation systems that combine performance with efficiency. Every new product or service the company develops is assessed for its contribution to its overarching philosophy, “The Intelligent Use of Water”™. At one of the largest indoor irrigation testing facilities in the world, Rain Bird continually tests new and current products for quality and accuracy. The company leverages state-
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of-the-art technologies to innovate and develop products that apply water in the most effective and efficient manner possible. From water-efficient nozzles and spray heads to cutting-edge drip technology and state-of-the-art control solutions, Rain Bird designs products that use less water to maintain beautiful landscapes.
U-Series Nozzles
Even the smallest irrigation system components can have a tremendous effect on overall system performance and efficiency. Rain Bird’s U-Series Nozzles are a prime example of a small component that can make a big difference.
The scheduling coefficient measures how much more you must water an entire area for the driest sections to receive a sufficient amount of water. The lower a nozzle’s scheduling coefficient, the more evenly it distributes water. Because U-Series Nozzles have a very low scheduling coefficient, substituting them for standard, single-orifice spray nozzles can reduce watering times by more than 30 percent. This conserves water, saves money and reduces waste. U-Series Nozzles have matched precipitation rates with Rain Bird’s MPR and VAN Nozzles for greater design and installation flexibility. They fit all Rain Bird sprinklers and shrub adapters. U-Series Nozzles are an easy, cost-effective retrofit solution that helps end users save water while enjoying a more attractive landscape. Contractors who actively upgrade their clients to more efficient technology can promote U-Series Nozzles and enhance their businesses’ profitability.
RD 1800 Series Spray With their unique design, U-Series Nozzles produce spray patterns from two orifices to form a continuous water stream. This eliminates coverage gaps, watering the entire area more uniformly. The additional orifice also provides close-in watering, minimizing dry spots around the spray head. Because U-Series Nozzles water so uniformly, they have a low scheduling coefficient—a measure of irrigation uniformity developed especially for turf grass.
Irrigation system components are often subjected to high water pressure, chemically-treated recycled water or even dirty water containing grit, debris and other particulates. Rain Bird’s RD1800™ Series Sprays are designed to take on all of these challenges with ease. The RD1800 builds upon the reputation of Rain Bird’s popular 1800® Series Sprays that have provided unmatched durability, reliability, and performance for over 30 years. The RD1800 Series
shrubs, plants and turf grass. However, in the past, sub-surface driplines have also had a reputation of being infiltrated by roots and grit, reducing their effectiveness and reliability. And, because many of these driplines have used a toxic herbicide to resist root intrusion, their safety and environmental-friendliness has been questioned. Rain Bird’s XFS Sub-Surface Dripline with Copper Shield™ Technology answers both those issues. features an exclusive co-molded, pressure activated Triple-Blade Wiper Seal to ensure a positive seal without excess “flow-by.” This seal enables more heads to be installed on the same valve while optimizing performance and durability at pop-up and retraction. The RD1800 can handle operating pressures ranging from 15 to 100 psi, and when outfitted with Rain Bird’s optional PRS pressure-regulating device, the spray delivers consistent outlet pressure regardless of inlet pressure fluctuations. Sprays are often at high risk for damage and vandalism, sometimes causing a tremendous loss of water and damaging erosion before the problem is detected. That’s why Rain Bird also designed the RD1800 to include patent-pending FlowShield™ Technology. When a nozzle is removed, this feature reduces the amount of water flowing through the stem by up to 90 percent compared to an average spray and up to 50 percent when compared to a typical pressure-regulating spray. Designed for use with all Rain Bird plastic spray head nozzles and constructed of time-proven UV-resistant plastic and corrosion-resistant stainless steel parts, the RD1800 can take on the toughest irrigation challenges for years to come.
XFS Sub-Surface Dripline
Sub-surface drip irrigation is recognized as an ideal method of efficiently watering
Available in a wide variety of emitter flow rates, emitter spacing and coil lengths, XFS Sub-Surface Dripline offers up to 90 percent watering efficiency for turf grass, shrubs and groundcover. Because the dripline is buried, it is unaffected by wind, evaporation or vandalism, effectively watering plants and turf while using 30 to 70 percent less water than overhead sprays. With its durability and efficiency, XFS Sub-Surface Dripline provides a much-needed option for the growing number of communities that have passed legislation limiting the use of overhead sprays for irrigation near buildings and hardscapes. One particular feature that sets the XFS Sub-Surface Dripline far apart from other sub-surface dripline products is Rain Bird’s patent-pending Copper Shield™ Technology. This unique technology protects dripline emitters from root intrusion without the use of chemical treated filters. Developed by Rain Bird researchers, this technology replaces a chemical-based herbicide containing trifluralin used for other subsurface dripline products to prevent root intrusion. Copper Shield™ Technology does not require the use of EPA-approved handling procedures needed for some trifluralin-treated filters. Since 2009, the use of trifluralin as an herbicide has been banned by the European Commission. The most flexible dripline tubing in the industry, XFS Sub-Surface Dripline also features a proprietary emitter design that resists clogging by combining an extra-wide flow path with a self-flushing action. This low-profile, pressure-compensating emitter design also reduces in-line pressure loss, allowing longer lateral runs, simplifying design and reducing installation time and costs. Due to its integrated pressure compensation, XFS provides a consistent flow over the entire lateral length for more uniform watering.
“While XFS Sub-Surface Dripline is certainly water-efficient, it also provides a number of other important benefits,” said Samir Shah, Rain Bird’s landscape drip marketing manager. “For example, in addition to more common drip applications such as the areas between curbs and sidewalk, this dripline can also be used to irrigate sports fields, making it possible for athletes to use the fields even while irrigation is taking place. Because water is being distributed underground, there’s no wet grass or pavement to increase the risk of slipping and falling. There’s also no overspray that can potentially damage fences, sidewalks, parking lots and buildings.”
ESP-LX Series Controllers
Watering restrictions and tight budgets are making it increasingly necessary for commercial sites to save more time, water and money. As a result, specifiers and contractors are looking for more versatile
irrigation control solutions that can answer the needs of their commercial clients. Rain Bird’s ESP-LX Series Controllers—the traditionally-wired ESP-LXME Controller and the two-wire decoder-based ESP-LXD Controller—give irrigation professionals and their clients the flexibility they need. Both the ESP-LXME and the ESP-LXD combine modularity with advanced water management and Rain Bird’s Extra Simple Programming. “The innate flexibility of both ESP-LX Series Controllers makes it possible for irrigation professionals to design and build control systems that give their commercial clients the features they want now,” said Doug Callison, Rain Bird’s senior product manager for new product development. “Later on, these same clients can benefit from additional functionality when their needs and budgets allow.”
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New Products As a traditionally-wired controller, the ESP-LXME is a better fit for small to large commercial sites that are unlikely to experience future expansion and need fast, easy installation with low controller hardware costs. The ESP-LXD two-wire decoder-based controller is the right choice for larger commercial sites, projects being developed in multiple phases over time and sites that require fast and efficient troubleshooting. Each controller comes packed with standard features like Rain Bird’s Cycle+Soak™ and Contractor Default Program™, plus the option to include advanced features like Rain Bird’s ET Manager™ Cartridge for smart, weather-based control and the IQ v2.0 NCC Communications Cartridge for affordable, integrated central control.
Optional accessories specifically for the ESP-LXME include Station Modules that can expand the controller from eight to 48 stations in four-station increments. A Flow Smart Module can provide flow learning, logging and problem reaction for those sites that need to react very quickly to pipe breaks, clogged heads or other flow-related issues. The ESP-LXD can also be enhanced with the addition of optional features. The ESPLXD-SM75 Station Module which can expand the controller from its standard 50 stations up to 200 stations in 75 station increments. The PBC Programming BackUp Cartridge restores programming and configuration for up to eight ESP-LXD Controllers. An optional Bar Code Scanner Pen makes it fast and easy to enter decoder address and stations. “With intuitive operation and unprecedented flexibility, the ESP-LX Series Controllers are an excellent choice for any commercial application,” Callison added. “From their simple-to-use dials to their easy-to-follow prompts, both the ESP-LXME and the ESPLXD are controllers that provide superior irrigation control while cutting installation expenses and troubleshooting time.”
IQ v2.0 Central Control
Central control systems can make it possible for contractors, property managers and water managers to efficiently manage water restrictions, liability concerns and budgetary constraints from the convenience of a personal computer. However, some central control systems may include features that some irrigation sites simply don’t need or can’t afford. Rain Bird’s
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modular IQ™ v2.0 Central Control System makes it possible for end users to create their own customized solutions. “Because IQ v2.0 makes it easy to control, adjust and monitor irrigation for numerous sites from one computer, it’s an ideal solution for water managers, university campuses, city parks and recreation departments, corporate campuses and transportation departments,” said Rain Bird’s Doug Callison. “Users can select only the hardware and functionality that they need right now rather than paying for features that they won’t use. The system can be easily modified or expanded later on as needs and budgets permit.” The IQ v2.0 Central Control System is comprised of four basic components: the central computer, IQ v2.0 software, one or more on-site controllers and a network communications cartridge. Depending on the site’s specific needs, the central control system can be configured using Direct Satellites, Server Satellite and Client Satellites. Each system can use one satellite type or a combination of satellite types. Built-in control is available for up to five satellites; however, the central control system’s capacity can be easily and affordably expanded in fivesatellite increments to meet larger system requirements. IQ v2.0 is designed to work with either of Rain Bird’s newest modular controllers—the traditionally-wired ESPLXME or the two-wire, decoder-based ESPLXD. Each of these controllers features Rain Bird’s Extra Simple Programming language for easy set-up and adjustments. After installation, the IQ v2.0 NCC Network Communications Cartridge lets the central computer “talk” to the system’s on-site irrigation controllers. By allowing the central computer to connect to controllers in the field, the NCC Cartridge converts the ESP-LXME or ESP-LXD Controller to an IQ v2.0 Direct, Server or Client Satellite. This cartridge enables a wide variety of
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communication options for Direct and Server Satellite configurations, including direct connect cable, radio, phone, GPRS/cellular, Ethernet and Wi-Fi. The Server Satellite can share its communication connection with the IQ central computer with Client Satellite via hardwire or radio communication. IQ v2.0 users can choose from one or a combination of four distinct feature packs: Advanced Communication, Advanced ET, Advanced Programming or Advanced Flow Sensing. The Advanced Communication Feature Pack makes it possible to create, share and monitor information from the central control system, including alarm/ warning and station run-time log reports. When users combine the Advanced ET Feature Pack with a weather data source, they can maximize water efficiency through real-time, weather-based adjustments to the irrigation programs. The Advanced Programming Feature Pack adds a higher level of security and control to the IQ v2.0 Central Control System. By combining the Advanced Flow Sensing Pack with a Flow Smart Module and Flow Sensor, users can monitor and automatically react to costly pipe breaks and avoid possible litigation. “Central control is no longer an option for just a select few,” Callison added. “By allowing central control users to select what they need from a full range of features and options, IQ v2.0 is making the convenience, security and water-efficiency of central control available to a much broader audience.” In addition to these groundbreaking products, Rain Bird continues to produce many other water-efficient system components that can make a tremendous impact on the amount of water used for irrigation. From rotors and sprays with integrated pressure-regulating stems to weather-based smart irrigation control systems, Rain Bird continues to make it easier than ever before to incorporate smart, water-saving practices into any irrigation system.
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WAHO Landscape Architects have been creating fresh and dynamic landscapes in the Middle East for nearly three years now. Established by New Zealanders Sam Spinks and Brendon Chamberlain the studio is design driven and responsive to environmental conditions and cultural influences. Landscape ME caught up with them:
he name? Well, we are both New Zealanders by birth and in Maori WAHO means the space outside a building i.e. the landscape, also Al Waha in Arabic means oasis so there is a nice correlation there. The company provides a comprehensive landscape architectural service. We’re a design driven studio office paying close attention to every stage of the design process through to implementation. In fact coordination and implementation is the key to our approach, a good design needs to be fully realised, a misplaced man hole or irrigation valve box can blow it. NEW ZEALAND IS VERY DIFFERENT TO THE MIDDLE EAST HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THIS AND DOES IT SHOW IN YOUR WORK?
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Halat Ammar Boarder, KSA Located in the North West corner of Saudi Arabia on the border with Jordan, this customs and immigration checkpoint processes thousands of visitors each year. As the first entry point for many people to the country, the client requested a built structure and landscape that was of the place and marked the area as a welcoming entry point. The landscape response included a series of fluid swaths of adaptive plantings and decorative gravel trims. Trees species nominated were Prosopis cineraria, Acacia tortilis and Ziziphus spinachristi all chosen for their low water use and adaptability to the unforgiving environment. Phoenix dactylifera was also nominated forits strong vertical form.
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and process information about the site in which we design,whether in New Zealand, India or the Middle East.
Each location has its own nuances and design cues which we identify and use to our advantage when designing. We pay close attention to indigenous plant species, historical influences, geology and locally available materials associated with the site. All these factors help inform the landscape proposal to create a rich landscape that reflects the site context. An example of this is the Halat Ammar Border crossing in Saudi Arabia, for which we recently completed the concept design phase.
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DOES WAHO SPECIALISE IN A PARTICULAR AREA OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE?
The UAE office doesn’t specialise in one particular areaof landscape architecture as such, in many situations offices back home may specialise in Heritage Landscape, Hospitality, Institutional or even report writing for development applications, in the UAE the net is cast over all these areas. We often say we are specialist landscape architects, in the sense that we provide all the services expected of a landscape architectural firm, as opposed to a landscape department attached to a company with the core in another discipline, such as engineering. The projects we have undertaking in the region vary greatly but underlying all of them is the attention to detail and full commitment to each individual project.
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Pullman Hotel, Deira City Center The scope for this project included the Porte cochere drop off area and raised pool terrace and sun lounging space. Its a relatively small scale project but incorporates a number of interesting design elements that have been coordinated with the interior designers and the architects, these design elements include a feature stone wall that casts shadow by day and reflects up lighting by night, hardwood timber screens to help defines various spaces, raised timber pods and cabanas to provide private external ‘rooms’ for the pool users and strong architectural planting. In many situations we have a limited number of cultural and environmental design cues to inform the proposal, this is where the architect’sproposal and the client’s requirements are key, an example is the Pullman Hotel at the Deira City Centre, which is due for completion in November. For this project we followed the architects design lead and complemented the building with modern materials and sophisticated landscape design lines. 20
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HOW DO YOU SEE THE FUTURE OF LANDSCAPE IN THE REGION
Challenging but very exciting, we are here for a purpose and that’s to contribute positively to the landscape scene and be involved in the dynamic projects the region offers. We have been through the haze and excitement of the pre 2008 days and now we are launching into the new era of considered, thoughtful and viable developments, this is all positive stuff. In terms of the UAE, the municipalities are establishing some very interesting initiatives and a focus on the level to which the landscape contributes to the built environment and the role it plays in being socially and environmentally aware, this government level directive is very encouraging. The WAHO UAE office undertakes projects throughout the region including Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and of course the UAE; we also have an office in India that focuses primarily on Indian hi-end residential developments and master planning of these developments. So for WAHO and landscape architects in general it’s a challenging but exciting time to be in the profession and the development industry.
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or landscape professionals one of the best ways to integrate this into our work is through careful selection of plant materials to promote water usage at sustainable levels.
Living in a desert means that we all need to conserve water regardless of which time of the year it is.
Sustainable Plant Selection Promotes Sustainable Water Usage By G. Allison Hedges, ASLA Landscape Architect Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) Estidama Pearl Qualified Professional (PQP) For Villas, Buildings and Communities
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The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) has been proactive in compiling a comprehensive list of plants that minimize water consumption. The Public Realm Design Manual (PRDM) identifies trees, palms, shrubs, groundcovers, ornamental grasses, succulents, perennials and climber plant materials.
Plant designation.
Plants are designated into many different categories; whether they can handle extreme sun, those that require wind shelter, or shelter from afternoon sun, or require partial or full shade. If they are locally occurring,
Main: Rose of Sharon , Below:Arabian Jasmine
or native, saline and drought tolerant. Other plants that are not locally occurring are also listed due to their regional adaptability. Plants are further designated according to their irrigation classification or water demand. Water demands are classified as having a: low, mediumlow, medium, high to wetland irrigation demand.
The plant list also notes plant hazards to consider such as those having thorns, or those that are sources of pollen leading to allergies or that are poisonous.
In addition, plants are also classified according to the location in which they would most likely thrive. Inland Suitability plants are those that thrive in an inland urban location or a desert location. Waterfront Suitability plants are those that thrive in urban and non-urban waterfront locations.
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Plants squares, transportation hubs, gateway parks, waterfronts, natural features, view corridors, landmarks and building interfaces. The four categories for best suited locations are: parks, streetscapes, waterfronts and public places.
Another great resource found in the Abu Dhabi Public Realm Design Manual (PRDM) is the Irrigation Guide. This is located in Appendix C from pages 211216.
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Above: Olive Tree, Right: Bogonvilla, Down: Spanish Bayonet
Irrigation water is no longer as freely available in the Emirates as it was when the UAE was less developed. Although the
Abu Dhabi PRDM primarily focuses on the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (which also includes Al Ain and the Western Region) its application to all seven Emirates should be employed. All Emirates face the same water supply needs as they pursue development resulting from increased population in the region.
Soil composition
Soil composition is critical to enhancing moisture retention. Use of natural mineral based and polymer free soil moisture retention additives, such as clay or similar, can help establish a soil capable of holding sufficient moisture. These natural mineral additives can therefore hold moisture and sustain the plant so that irrigation occurs as infrequently asevery three days during the summer and every 24
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7 to 10 days during the winter. Therefore, the irrigation frequency of the plant material decreases due to the moisture held by the soil’s composition.
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Irrigation technologies should also be incorporated into the landscape
plan to monitor water usage. Water meters can manage water delivery rates and monitor potential leaks in the system. This is actually a minimum requirement to attain a “One Pearl” rating for any proposed landscape plan. The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning
Council (UPC) rates the design and construction of buildings, communities and villas according to their compliance with the “Estidama” (Arabic for sustainability) Pearl Rating System (PRS). A “One Pearl” rating is the minimum requirement and is mandatory; however, any
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Left: Purple Fountain Grass Below: Johsua Tree
additional approved sustainable features incorporated into the plan can increase the Pearl rating of the building adding to its merit. The highest rated plan is a “Five Pearl” rated design.
Onsite recycling
As we continue water saving strategies, one that should be incorporated into the design is a maintenance schedule whereby 100% of landscape green waste is recycled onsite. Onsite recycling encourages water retention, soil regeneration, and nutrient recycling, which inhibits soil heating. Incorporating naturalized plant materials into the design and minimizing pruning will lower the rate of green waste production and salt deposition in the soil. Landscape architects and city planners must incorporate plant material in their designs that require less frequent irrigation. Designer’s careful plant selection and grouping of similar plant materials can also contribute to less frequent irrigation.
The following is a short list of plants listed by their “Common Name” that require less frequent irrigation and should be incorporated into a sustainable planting design. Additional plants can be found on the Abu Dhabi PRDM site as previously mentioned.
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Sources
List of plant designations http://www.upc.gov.ae/prdm/ Estidama Pearl Rating System’s Precious Water section: PW-R2.http://estidama.org/. Trees
Palms
Shrubs
Ground Covers and Ornamental Grasses
Succulents and Perennials
Climbers
Acacia Samar
Zerbet
Acacia Samal
Caper Plant
Aloe Vera
Bougainvillea
Olive
Date Palm
Shahas
Crimson or African Fountain Grass
Jade Plant
Garden Trumpet Vine
Lasura Tree
Henna Plant
Dhafra
Joshua Tree
Coral Vine
Fig
Queen Sago Palm King Sago Palm
Texas Ranger or Texas Sage
Hasal
Swamp River or Spider Lily
Morning Glory
Wadi Cordata
Senegal Date Palm
Red Dwarf Poinciana
Red or Purple Fountain Grass
Egyptian Star Cluster
Jasmine
Jerusalem Thorn
California Fan Palm
Rose of Sharon
Sea Purslane
Bird of Paradise
Rangoon Creeper
Frangipani or Temple Tree
Alexander Fan Palm
True Myrtle
Lantana
Spanish Bayonet
Arabian Jasmine
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Simpson Park Pavillion By Oppenheim Architecture + Design
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Before after trail
Before after entrance
Orchid House Gateway Pavilion into Simpson Park Hammock. Â The structure is part of the first phase of a public-private partnership to revitalize the historic park and return it to the community. The pavilion embodies a symbiotic relationship between nature and architecture as the structure embraces and becomes interwoven within the diverse indigenous canopy of the hammock while minimizing ecological site impact.
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Sie plan area
Scope: 300 SF Park Pavillion. Architecture Location: Miami, Florida
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‘WHATAMI’ is Rome’s latest hotspot By Mario Pisani
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ome is overflowing with amazing sights but one of their more recent tourist hotspots is ‘WHATAMI’ -last year’s winner of the first annual YAP_MAXXI Young Architects Program. The program sees the museum’s external spaces transformed into a garden of green islands that will host the summer season events, thanks to the ‘Whatami’ project, conceived by the Rome-based studio stARTT ‘Whatami’ is the corruption of “What am I”, the industrial declination of the first puzzle invented in the XVIII century for fun-learning by John Spilsbury, it could I www.landscape-me.com July 2012
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be dismounted along the geographic boundaries; a tribute to the maps of Alighiero Boetti, which is dedicated to the square of the MAXXI. The concept is based on the manufacturing of an artificial archipelago- a hill, serving as a connective tissue with its landscape. The hill works as a garden, injecting “green� into the concrete plateau of the museum’s outdoor space, allowing it to serve as a stage and/or parterre for concerts and other events in the summer, or as a space to rest and look at the museum itself. The central island is fixed and around two meters high, while the seven smaller islands are
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mounted on wheels. This landscape is mobile and illuminated at night by 18 five-meter tall glass fiber flowers that instead cast pools of shade by day. A running water feature completes the installation that is as attractive as it is attentive to environmental issues: it in fact involves a recycling process: at the end of the season, the hills realized with prevalently reusable materials (straw, geotextile membranes, 36
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plastic) will be dismantled and donated to the municipality to be used again, together with the flowers, by the local district. The moving object leaned on the playground of the same square of Museum: fragments of natural, comfortable open air spaces to relax and meet people. The result is a dreamscape made of geographic lines floating on a sea of solid ​​ white cement. The project goal is not to inspire an
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abstract form of nostalgia, but to bet on the proposal of a hybrid landscape, able to measure the most surreal aspect of contemporary life without sacrificing the quality of the environment and space for the free time. stARTT is an architectural and urban transformations that was incorporated in February 2008 from an idea by Simone Capra (1978) and Claudio Castaldo (1978). Their work points to manmade changes in the environment: landscape, territory, city, urban design, public works, private architectures.
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WRM/PTC/004/AS/PRFD Parks, Landscapes & Recreational Facilities O&M Project-3
UAE
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Carrying out operation and maintenance (O&M) of parks, landscapes, recreational facilities and their related infrastructure in Marfa.
June 14, 2012
4000000742011-SA Public Gardens & Amusement Cities Establishment Project
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Jeddah Municipality Phone: (+966-2) 614 999 EMail: info@jeddah.gov.sa
Establishment of public gardens and amusement cities for a municipality.
June 12, 2012
WRM/PTC/001/AS/PRFD Parks, Landscapes, Recreational Facilities O&M Project
UAE
Department of Municipal Affairs - Western Region Municipality (Abu Dhabi)
Carrying out operation and maintenance (O&M) of parks, landscapes, recreational facilities and their related infrastructure in Madinat Zayed.
June 14, 2012
NEW & CURRENT PROJECTS
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Description
Client
Country
Consultant/ Contractor
Budget (USD)
Mixed-Use Development Project - Obhur District
Design and construction of a 2.4 million square metre mixed-use development in Obhur
Rayadah Investment Company (Saudi Arabia)
Saudi Arabia
KEO International Consultants (Saudi Arabia)
N/A
Al-Thumama Multi-Purpose Hall Construction Project
Construction of a 19,132-seater multipurpose hall at Al-Thumama..
Qatar Olympic Committee
Qatar
N/A
N/A
Science Museum & Aquarium Construction Project
Construction of a science museum and national aquarium.
Rayadah Investment Company (Saudi Arabia)
Saudi Arabia
N/A
300 Million
Smash Tennis Academy Construction Project
Construction of Smash Tennis Academy.
Qatar Olympic Committee
Qatar
EHAF Consulting Engineers / Hamad Bin Khalid Contracting Company - HBK- (Qatar)
18 Million
ADISC Residential, Leisure & Commercial Compound Project
Construction of ADISC residential, leisure and commercial compound.
Private Property Management (Abu Dhabi)
UAE
WS Atkins & Partners Overseas/ Fibrex Industrial & Construction Group (Abu Dhabi)
50 Million
Abu Dhabi Ladies Club Project
Construction of Abu Dhabi Ladies Club comprising two storeys plus basement, including sports facilities, beach services, playground, swimming pool, gate house and plant building.
Family Development Foundation (Abu Dhabi)
UAE
Urbanism Planning Architecture / MCM Group (Abu Dhabi)
N/A
Military Maintenance Hangars Construction Project
Construction of hangars that will be used for the repair of fixed-wing and rotarywing aircraft for the military, together with other support buildings.
Mubadala Development Company - MDC (Abu Dhabi)
UAE
WS Atkins & Partners Overseas (Abu Dhabi)
409 Million
Residential Tower Construction Project - Reem Island
Construction of a residential tower including 3-level basement, 3-level podium and 25 storeys of apartments.
Al Wifaq Finance Company (Abu Dhabi)
UAE
Architectural Consulting Group - ACG (Abu Dhabi)
N/A
Barwa City Residential Development Project - Phase 1
Development of Barwa City scheme comprising 8,000 residential units in two phases, a hospital, a bank, a school, retail outlets and a commercial complex.
Barwa Real Estate Company (Qatar)
Qatar
Maunsell Consultancy Services Limited (Qatar)/ Bilfinger & Berger AG (Germany)
2 Billion
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