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Action speaks louder than words n April 22, the world marked the 42nd Earth Day in a bid to mobilize communities into action to preserve the earth. Millions of people from more than 170 countries staged events around the world. The UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Egypt and Lebanon thousands marked the day by promoting the Billion Acts of Green®. The UAE hosted the “Recycle to Give Back to Earth” event, initiated by the Emirates Environmental Group with the cooperation of their student members who conducted a house-to-house campaign to endorse recycling in households. Although small in scale, collectively these initiatives can contribute to real change to the environment. Likewise each of us can do something similar by making simple lifestyle changes. Since the summer holidays are just around the corner and most are already planning their next getaway, we thought we’d suggest in this May edition of Landscape some of the best eco-friendly lodges and hotels from the region and beyond to consider. Eco-tourism has become the buzzword of the last decade but it’s more than just a fade, the benefits to the environmental and economic contributions to small communities around the world are undisputed. So why not holiday in a luxury resort that also reduces your carbon footprint and promotes job creation in the local area? To make a pledge and for more details on how you could take part in the earth day initiative, visit www.earthday.org.

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News & Events Piscine Middle East a new pool & spa exhibition taking place in the UAE 1st edition of the leading MENA Swimming Pool & Spa Event “We had 90 brands and 10 countries represented and they globally all reached their targets: finding projects to equip their products with, presenting new products to their distributors, open new markets and discover new countries to export too. It is also a very good opportunity to train their clients to their products and also know more about the local market.”

Organised by GL Events exhibitions, the first edition of Piscine Middle East show will brought leading international exhibitors to Abu Dhabi to meet their counterparts and showcase the latest innovation from the global pool industry to discuss opportunities and challenges in the most dynamic pool market in the world. Developers, contractors, as well as service providers in the pool industry met companies which either supply ready-made, construct custom-made swimming pools, or both in Abu Dhabi. The show brought the right balance between quality, price and qualified maintenance in the sector. With 60 international exhibitors and about 2000 visitors expected for this first edition, the Piscine exhibition will showcase a high quality range of swimming pools, spa products and services to specifiers and buyers in the Middle East, North African countries and India. “The exhibitors who participated in Piscine Middle East form part of the world leaders. Their role is to assist local leaders by offering them the latest equipment and technologies on the market and by training them to use such equipment.” Says Mrs Noemi Petit, Show Director for GL Events Exhibitions. “We received more visitors than expected and this is due partly to our partnership with Cityscape. Being co-located with Cityscape was logical for us and gave the opportunity to many Cityscape’s visitors to find solutions concerning pools and spas in their real estate projects. This is a good example of synergy of trade shows. For this first edition, Piscine Middle East welcome more than 3,000 visitors- pool builders-distributors-developpers-landscapersmunicipalities-architects and also government bodies came to the show. Professionals came from the Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Iraq, Pakistan, India, Kuwait, Tunisia, Turkey and some East African countries”, she added. With the latest techniques and innovations in the field of construction for water treatment, pools and spa, Piscine Middle East will be

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the new platform for both developers and contractors. The Piscine Middle East 2012 in Abu Dhabi was hosted between 22-25 April, in order to be the principal event every year to discuss trends, opportunities and challenges in the most big spa market in the world with an estimated value of 10 billion US Dollars by annum in 2011. An educational program was held in parallel with the show: a conference program to help professionals understand individual needs and advise them on how to handle customer relations. When asked about her next year’s event Mrs Petit ads, “we will develop Piscine Middle East next year with more exhibitors, and we will propose technical visits and training sessions on top of the show and we will strengthen on the importance of water treatment and the launch of new products (technologies, shapes, overlays, pool decoration and accessories). On top of that, we will gather a special sector for aquatic parks”. Piscine Middle East is a part of Piscine International show network the world’s leading pool and spa show with 1000 exhibitors and 18000 visitors. For the last 30 years, it has been gathering international major pool and spa equipment manufacturers and service providers. Piscine Global will take place in Lyon-France, 13-16 November 2012.

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Al Barari unveils ‘Greenworks’

A Eco-friendly Development Launches Region’s Largest Plant Nursery

l Barari, a unique and groundbreaking eco-friendly development in Dubai, is proud to announce the launch of Greenworks, the region’s largest plant nursery offering a full range landscaping services including landscape design, construction and maintenance and plant supplies as part of the retail offering. Located in the heart of the 14.2 million square foot Al Barari development in the royal enclave of Nad Al Sheba, Greenworks is now being launched to market after successfully providing their landscaping services to Al Barari, making it the lowest density development in the UAE and more akin to a botanical garden than a residential community. The plant nursery was the first project of Al Barari Chairman Mr Zaal Mohammed Zaal in 1997, which stemmed from his fervent devotion to nature and plants and the Zaal family’s longstanding passion for the environment. The first plant was imported in 2002-2003, and by 2009 the plant nursery had grown to the extent that it boasted an extensive collection of plant species grown on site. The nursery’s success and impressive growth as a core pillar of the Al Barari development inspired the group to take the concept to market this year.

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Greenworks will offer a full range of landscaping services to both B2C and B2B customers, from the sale of plants and trees, to landscape design, construction and maintenance, as well as seasonal services for both indoor and outdoor plants. The maintenance and after-sales assistance is also a core part of the Greenworks offering. Whether dealing with individual consumers or large groups, the Greenworks team - led by passionate horticulturalist, general manager Henry Raven - is

UAE’S ‘GREEN PLAN’ TO BE AIDED BY NEW LANDSCAPING EVENT Outdoor Design Build & Supply A brand new trade show has been launched by experienced Dubai-based event organisers, Streamline Marketing Group and will run for 3 days from 25-27 March 2013, taking place at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. The exhibition, entitled Outdoor Design Build & Supply, will be focused on the design, build and supply for all private and public outdoor space in the UAE and GCC – including public parks, municipal works, private & palace gardens, green areas within urban areas, major residential and commercial projects, irrigation and landscaping. As the region’s new one stop shop for the outdoor built environment, the exhibition has been carefully designed to fill a gap in the market for a dedicated showcase that caters for the burgeoning outdoor market in the region.

dedicated to providing customers with the highest quality of care and services. Al Barari Creative Director> Kamelia Zaal said “Greenworks is the result of the Zaal family’s longstanding passion for the environment, which has translated into the creation of this unique plant cultivation space that lies at the heart of Al Barari. For almost ten years, Greenworks has exclusively serviced Al Barari, carefully nurturing the lush greenery that makes up 80 per cent of this unique eco-conscious development. Now, we are proud to launch Greenworks to both consumers and business customers so that individuals, groups and corporations can enjoy our comprehensive variety of landscaping services and share in our passion for nature, plants and environmental sustainability.” Henry Raven, Greenworks general manager added “I am personally very excited to take Greenworks to market and we are very eager to display our plants and share our knowledge and expertise with consumers in the UAE and the region. Each plant in Greenworks is diligently tended to by our team of 60 experts who secure the adequate temperature, wind and soil consistency for every leaf on the premises. Greenworks is different from anything else currently on offer in the UAE, and we look forward to welcoming customers through our doors when we open this month.”

First on the to-do list of the organisers was to receive the backing of the largest buyers of outdoor products and services in the emirates, the UAE municipalities and important partnership meetings have been held with Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Al Ain Municipalities. Director of Parks & Recreational Services for Al Ain Municipality, Dr. Helal Saed Al Kaabi said: ““This is an important show for us and we are very happy to be supporting the exhibition. Along with the other municipalities in the UAE, we are right behind an event that will highlight the work we are putting in, to ensure the United Arab Emirates landscape becomes greener and more environmentally friendly over the next few years. In Abu Dhabi alone we have opened 5 parks already this year and a further 24 are in the pipeline. We will need to meet key suppliers at the show to help us achieve our targets” MUNICIPALITY ‘GREEN’ TARGETS Those targets include creating 25 sq metres of ‘open space’ per resident, against a current 20 sqm per capita, which is already more than double the international standard of 9 sqm, set by the World Health Organisation. Increasing it to 25 sqm would put the UAE in the same league as major global cities such as London (27 sqm), Delhi (22 sqm) and Vancouver (22 sqm) respectively. Additionally, there are currently 7000 hectares of green space in Dubai, from an overall figure of 152,500 in its total urban area. The vision of Dubai Municipality is to have a quarter (approx 38,000) of its emirate covered in green, a spectacularly impressive target. In Abu Dhabi, about 20 pecent of the capital is covered in greenery, up from 14 percent last year and new parks are just part of the plan, with more than 35 being built since 2010. Trees, shrubbery and street landscaping will also be upgraded in the capital this year. From the first show and over the next few years, an important goal for the event is to help facilitate these government led strategies and provide a vital platform for local and internationally recognised manufacturers and suppliers, who will provide the best possible products and services. Heading up the event is Show Director, James Raffoul, and he was optimistic when speaking about what lies ahead; “We are launching this event at completely the right time, before an important period of rapid ‘green’ transformation in this country’s landscape – not forgetting the wider Middle East too. We are continually speaking to the market so that we can cater to an industry that needs a show of this type. Now with the backing of the municipalities, amongst others, we are listening to the requirements of the key buyers and suppliers to provide a platform for all those involved, where they can showcase the best the outdoor market has to offer” www.theoutdoorshow.ae

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Perkins Eastman T unveils design for mixed-use sports complex in Qatar Home Stadium for Lekhwiya Club a Vibrant Addition to Doha’s Architectural Identity

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he New York office of top international architecture and design firm Perkins Eastman and design-build contractor Al Khayyat Contracting & Trading EST join with the Private Engineering Office of the Emir to celebrate the start of construction for the 19,529 sm (210,210 sf) Lekhwiya Sports Complex—a mixeduse sports venue that will be the home stadium for Qatar’s premier football team, Lekhwiya Club. The complex also will be used as a training site and home base for a guest team participating in the 2022 World Cup. Designed in collaboration with ECG, Pieper Sports Facility Consulting, and Site Concepts International, the Lekhwiya Sports Complex will serve as an identifiable icon for the home club, while its mix of uses will provide for a variety of experiences for players, fans, and sponsors alike. The complex was designed to meet the business and operational goals of a world-class sports and entertainment complex and contributes to the architectural vitality of Qatar’s largest city and its growing reputation as the region’s sports capital. As part of a larger athletic development underway for the 2022 World Cup taking place in Doha, Qatar, the first phase of the Lekhwiya Sports Complex will include a 5,574 sm (60,000 sf) 10,000-spectator football stadium, practice facilities, and training fields to be complete by August 2012. The second phase will include a 12,004 sm (129,210 sf) 75-key hotel, mosque, multi-sport arena, and related amenities.

Qatar’s 3rd Agricultural Exhibition Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani Crown Prince, His Excellency Mr. Abdullah bin Mubarak bin Aabboud Moudadi Minister of the Environment inaugurated Qatar’s Third International Agricultural Exhibition, which was held at Qatar International Exhibition Centre, and attended by a number of ministers of agriculture from neighboring countries, senior officials, suppliers and producers in the agricultural sector from around the world. Also major companies and institutions, regional and international experts and specialists from the agricultural sector participated in the exhibition. The Department of Public Parks representative of the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning had a special pavilion in this exhibition, which His Excellency the Minister of Environment visited and praised. Mr. Mohammed Ali Al Khouri, Director of Public Parks Department stated the use of modern technologies in the presentation and display of images of parks and gardens through a threedimensional system. HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Municipality and Urban Planning also visited to the exhibition and inspected the Department’s stand, and complimented their accomplishments and listened to a presentation, and other participating companies. Also the Department of Public Parks from the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning was honored by the Ministry of Environment Public Parks, for its participation in making this exhibition a success. Sheikh Dr Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed Al Thani presented an award and certificate of appreciation to Mr. Mohammed Ali Al Khouri Director of Public Parks.

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s more grassy fields are converted to artificial turf, many disadvantages of application of the synthetic material are being overlooked. A rising temperature problem means that installation can come with drawbacks. According to some studies, the infill material can heat up to 65° C in warmer months, far higher than anything that could be considered safe; becoming a health hazard above 48°C and simply unusable for long periods of time during the day in spring or summer. While things will get a lot cooler when the sun goes down, artificial turf unintentionally contributes to the urban heat island effect – along

processes that creates a more hygienic environment. The absence of these biological systems allow the contaminants to simply remain dormant and infectious for longer periods of time – even Salmonella has been known to be viable on dry surfaces for several months. While the water-saving prowess of artificial turf is exemplary, the EPIC system – which uses natural grass and has the capacity to save up to 80% of water – means that synthetic material is not the only answer for reducing hydration requirements. The revolutionary subsurface EPIC (Environmental Passive Integrated Chamber) system provides exceptional drainage,

Natural over Artificial Turf with the Application of the EPIC System with concrete asphalt – whereby it radiates heat back into the night, making temperatures slightly higher for the surrounding area. Some proponents of artificial turf claim that it is easier to manage and maintain. This is not necessarily true. While grass needs to be mowed on a reoccurring basis, the act itself removes accumulated dirt and debris that will leave the lawn looking replenished. Artificial turf, on the other hand, will start to collect this waste – especially in desert climates where dust quickly becomes entrapped in the upright fibers. While earlier versions allowed for vacuuming, doing so in newer versions can cause damage to the synthetic field. This in turn means that sanitation is frequently overlooked, and pathogens are allowed to penetrate the area. Whereas on natural grass, complex soil bacteria and other microorganisms initiate decomposition and neutralization

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irrigation, filtration, and acts as a water reservoir with zero waste. The innovative chamber is positioned below the surface, and is completely non-pressurized, allowing water to rise up to plant roots via capillary action after being filtered through sand. Lined with EPDM (a waterproof rubber liner), there is no loss to the ground and virtually no evaporation, allowing the natural grass to have a constant source of water. Its unique design eradicates water blockage, and allows for the use of fresh, brackish, grey and treated water. Not only is less water used, but there is a constant source for irrigation requirements. Grass remains hydrated, green and fresh, and the need for artificial turf is dismissed. For those applications already using artificial turf, EPIC does propose a solution that works to eliminate the intense heat associated with the synthetic material. EPIC system provides two cooling options

which can operate independently or simultaneously to provide field heat reduction on a continuous basis. Where conventional artificial fields use a gravel base that is inefficient in transferring heat, the EPIC system uses materials that divert this heat away from the turf.

The first option uses a sand base instead of gravel. Combined with water, to create a damp water film that is conducive for heat transfer, heat has a pathway to move and be absorbed into the cool damp sand base below. That is because heat will always transfer from a hot area to a cool area. By establishing a passive but effective heat absorption pathway, test fields with an EPIC base cooled by as much as by 10° C below identical models with a conventional dry gravel base.

The second option is injecting air into the EPIC™ base profile. Much like an ‘air hockey table’, the EPIC Sports Field of any size can move damp air from the base of damp sand, past the cooled fibers, to the air above the field. Damp air may be as cool as 18° C, and can absorb additional heat through evaporative cooling. Air injection can be automatically controlled or manual operated to boost a cooling requirement for a short time period. This breakthrough technology is suitable for all brands of artificial turf surfaces regardless of infill combinations. The application also makes the switch to natural grass convenient, where the artificial turf can be pulled and the seeds laid down.

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NAKKASH GALLERY has a wide array of furniture and designer names targeted towards clients seeking high quality and unique items. From the traditional classic to contemporary chic design, the furniture is sourced from various regions of the world and is carefully chosen to build eclectic themes. This year NAKKASH GALLERY will be unveiling their new outdoor furniture line during the Hotel show: NAKKASH Collection is designed and developed by Maiori Studio. These high quality and comfortable outdoor furniture and accessories, are sleek and affordable designs suitable for contracts. 12

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NAKKASH GALLERY, Dubai’s premier furniture boutique, blends luxury and creativity in its new exclusive outdoor furniture - DEDON Collection 2012 NAKKASH GALLERY, a premium retailer of indoor and outdoor furniture brands, unveils DEDON Collection 2012 exterior furniture exclusively. A distinctive showcase of style and embodiment of luxury in outdoor living, DEDON Collection 2012 boasts a hand-woven series of irresistible hanging lounge, and endless variety of seating combinations in a design so elegant and refined it’s perfect for use indoors as well as outdoors. Using only DEDON fiber – a synthetic material developed and produced in Germany, extremely tear-resistant, color fast, weather-resistant, UV-resistant and environmentally friendly, DEDON Collection is an incredible masterpiece collection with beautiful lines and durability with each individual piece finely wrapped in a one-of-a-kind robust frame that consists of powder-coated aluminum. Known for providing effortless style and elegance NAKKASH GALLERY is a retail furniture store that offers more than just furniture, its interior design services allows customers to an array of collectible yet affordable limited edition art pieces, a range of fabrics, furniture and accessories suitable for all spaces combined with a variety of styles that adhere to individual taste and cater to those who appreciate impeccable quality. Founded by Wajih Nakkash in 1983, NAKKASH GALLERY is headquartered in Dubai and services clients throughout the UAE as well as the GCC. NAKKASH GALLERY has been at the forefront of interior design for three decades with exclusive international collaboration with various furniture suppliers and designers. Recognized as leaders in interior and outdoor furniture, NAKKASH GALLERY offers a high quality premium range. DEDON Collection is a unique set of furniture that is versatile with a range of fabrics that are produced at exclusive weaving mills in Italy. The result is a combination of excellent craftsmanship, comfort and modern convenience. “The designs this year are very innovative and stylish, as well as being versatile they are timeless. The DEDON Collection of outdoor furniture can be used either outdoor or indoor. The collection exudes the spirit of NAKKASH and its distinctive character remains true to what our clients are accustomed to” said Wajih Nakkash, Founder, NAKKASH GALLERY.

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Describe your Dream Project. It’s a huge project called, “Greening the Earth”, making all the free spaces in the earth green ; all the landscape in the world, mountains, deserts, plain areas, would make life more long lasting and environmentally friendly, And plus owning my own company that would make sure this happens . How do you see the future of the landscape industry in the GCC region developing? Very promising, landscape in middle east and specially in Gulf region is spreading and the value of landscape is growing and people is appreciating the taste of the eye around their residential properties, companies, roads, landscape has no limit for location, every external area should be taken care of and made beautiful, with the help of Trees, shrubs, ground covers, climbers, and any feature that is related, and to color our life, and not to forget the value of using the landscape for food purpose, to eat any fruit or vegetables direct from the source, fresh and healthy is Priceless. What is your Motto in life? I have two Mottos in my life, firstly enhancing the environment specially with our current environment situation that is clearly been polluted, Secondly is to make everything around us beautiful and colorize our landscape, Green effect on human psyche makes it pleasant and relaxing , and personally Green is my favorite color.

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Ecotourism

Guilt Free travelling Ecological tourism is a question of thinking about the environmental impact that you make by traveling, and applying yourself to the question of how to travel in an environmentally responsible manner.

Backpackers, student travelers and hostel-goers in general, have been very much in the vanguard of those flocking to an important movement which the International Ecotourism Society defines as: “Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the wellbeing of local people.”

Voyages Longitude 131° Australia Nine kilometres from sacred Uluru, luxury and exclusivity meet ecotourism’s best practice. The resort’s design and construction minimizes its impact on the environment, while a program of guest activities and tours focuses on the environmental and cultural elements of the landscape.” Voyages Longitude 131° offers immersion in the World Heritage listed wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, complete with private views of the sun rising and setting over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Since it opened in June 2002, Longitude 131° has attracted widespread international and domestic acclaim. It was one of the first developments approved under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act and has established world best practices that ecotourism operators around the world now strive to achieve. In depth flora and fauna surveys were undertaken on the site to protect vulnerable species such as the Mulgara (a small native marsupial), Great Desert Skink and Marsupial Mole. Devastated by a wild bushfire in October 2003, the property was re-built with the same meticulous attention to detail. In particular, the use and transport of prefabricated structures, together with light weight machinery, minimized impacts on the delicate ecology which was in a vital stage of regeneration. 16

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Principles of Ecotourism volunteer schemes designed to help local communities in some of the poorest countries around the world, by both improving their economic situation and encouraging the use of some of the latest technologies relating to energy efficiency, recycling and the reuse of water. Where can you go to become an ecotourist? Ultimately,

ecotourism was alive and flourishing long before a term was coined to describe it. And it certainly isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exclusive to any one part of the world. However, Landscape have selected some of the best Ecotourist resorts in the region and if you have the time to travel beyond the region then check out Australia, India, Greece, and Ecuador.

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ow can you become an eco-traveler? As a general rule, the central principles of ecotourism include an emphasis on connecting with local culture, outdoor activities, and ecological programs designed to increase awareness, and promote protection of local wildlife. It also frequently involves

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Feynan Ecolodge, Jordan Feynan Ecolodge is a 26-room environmentally friendly lodge located at the Western edge of the Dana Biosphere Reserve. It is a unique place in Jordan in that it is completely off the grid, generating most of its energy needs from the sun. Feynan is lit by candles and stars at night. Guests visit the lodge from all over the world to experience a place like no other: adventure, romance, tranquility, history and nature. Feynan has won numerous international awards including being selected by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as one of the top 50 Ecolodges in the world , winning the best project that combines conservation work and local community benefit in the Guardian’s 2010 Green Travel list , Travel + Leisure’s 2010 Global Vision Award for Sustainable Design, and recently being Highly Commended for Best for Poverty Reduction in the Responsible Tourism Awards 2011. Feynan is currently in the top 5 hotels in Jordan as rated by TripAdvisor users.

The lodge contains 26 en-suite rooms, with a capacity for 60 people. Feynan Ecolodge’s ethos is based on harmony with its local environment: it is completely solar-powered, employees are 100% from the local communities around the Dana Biosphere Reserve, and the lodge generates revenue that helps protect endangered species and conservation efforts. Operated by EcoHotels, a private company dedicated to responsible ecotourism that conserves nature and provides socio-economic benefits to local people, in partnership with the ecolodge’s developer and owner, the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN), the collaboration is an opportunity to further the RSCN’s goals of nature conservation while promoting socio-economic development for the communities living aroundJordan’s Nature Reserves.

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Kasbah Du Toubkal, Morocco The Kasbah du Toubkal is an extraordinary venture, the product of an imaginative Berber and European partnership. The Kasbah has been transformed using traditional methods, from the home of a Feudal Caid into an unprecedented haven. As Condé Nast Traveller stated ‘...with the best rooftop views in North Africa…this is the country’s first and foremost mountain retreat...’ Situated above the village of Imlil and in view of the highest mountain in North Africa the setting is exceptional - Martin Scorsese used it as a set for his film on the Dalai Lama. The Kasbah is a welcoming environment for those seeking superb rooms in a stunning setting and for those who are searching for a venue that inspires providing peace in a spectacular and rural location. 20

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Black Sheep Inn, Ecuador Black Sheep Inn in heart of the rural Ecuadorian Andes provides a comfortable, educational experience for guests, teaching them about the local area, customs and permaculture, while contributing to and improving the local community and the natural environment. The rural locations is a day hikers and walkers paradise: there are several micro-climates and attractions all within walking distance including: Laguna Quilotoa, a volcanic crater-lake, Rio Toachi Canyon, Iliniza Ecological Reserve, with huge tracts of Cloud

Photos courtesy of Black Sheep Inn, Ecolodge Ecuador Forest and high Andean Paramó alpine grasslands. The Inn was built into a hillside using local natural materials and overlooks patch work fields and the Rio Toachi Canyon system. Since it’s truly off the beaten path, you can enjoy horseback riding, mountain biking and day hiking. The hotel also has spectacular views, complete with its own zipline cable swing and solar-powered waterslide and Frisbee golf course. I www.landscape-me.com I May 2012

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Adrere Amellal, Egypt

Sixteen kilometers from the charming town of Siwa, lies Adrère Amellal. An eco-lodge overlooking Lake Siwa and nestled at the foot of the mystical ‘White Mountain’. Adrère Amellal is host to 40 rooms all built in the traditional Siwan style, walls are made of salt-rock, and palm is used for the roofs. Every room is unique, combining distinction and authenticity. The earthen buildings blend naturally into the landscape, and all furniture and crafts pay tribute to the talented local artisanship.

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Other special features include ancient olive and palm groves, slow bubbling Roman springs, and traditional cuisine cooked in honey-glazed clay pots. All herbs and vegetables are handpicked daily from our organic garden. With no electricity and no telephone (cell phones are not permitted outside the room), Adrère Amellal is in perfect harmony with its natural surroundings. Torches, beeswax candles and infinite stars illuminate the setting, while old style braziers warm the cool evenings.

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A plethora of activities are available with the only limitation being the desert’s mood: relaxing by the pool which is fed by a natural spring and is free of any chemicals, swimming in Lake Siwa, discovering the sand dunes of the Great Sand Sea, traveling back in time in Old Shali and its historic fortress, or horse-back riding among palm and olive groves. The eco-lodge’s distinctive guests have included Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.

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Milia Mountain Retreat, Greece Milia is an authentic 17th century mountain settlement which has been transformed into and eco-friendly tourist complex; it seems to have sprouted from the lands of Crete. A glorious location boasting exceptional rugged beauty in the area of Kissamos. Placed among plain trees, chestnut trees, and mountain tops reaching the skies, the area overwhelms visitors with its unique diversity. The settlement of Milia was abandoned in 1948. Basically, from that time on began the gradual degradation of the environment. Uncontrolled hunting and shepherding, forest fires and the depletion of local resources were just some of the unforgivable acts. So in 1982 Milia was brought back to life, by focusing on the local environment, and it was an uphill battle. Organic methods are strictly applied to the farming techniques and they produce their own natural fertilizers. All buildings were renovated exclusively using local materials so intervention to the surrounding area was minimal.Â From the beginning they used renewable 26

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energy resources focusing on solar energy and they exclusively apply “clean” energy techniques. The style of the cottages is simple and charming. All materials used are natural (many of the individual stone cottages actually incorporate the side of the mountain as an interior wall) and furniture – locally handmade pieces and restored antiques – has been chosen to blend in. Thanks to the quality of the Cretan ingredients they use in their kitchen, they don’t need complicated, exotic recipes. Instead, guests can enjoy the rich flavours of freshly harvested vegetables, local herbs, tender meats, and fresh fish.

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Apani Dhani Ecolodge, India

Apani Dhani Ecolodge, a family run project, has been actively involved in sustainable tourism since its creation in 1990. They are based in Shekhawati (Rajasthan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; India); a rural area with 70% of the population still engaged in agriculture and livestock rearing; a semi arid zone with an annual rainfall from 250 to 400 mm; an area also known for its unique wall paintings. The eco-lodge consists of 8 bungalows, traditional Rajasthani features, using local materials: clay bricks for the walls and pampas straw for thatching the roofs. Each bungalow, with full bathroom facilities, is decorated with local handicraft. They provide vegetarian home cooking, most of our ingredients coming from our organic garden. We use renewable energies (solar water heating system and photovoltaic panels), put emphasis on water conservation and management of refuse. Besides their deep commitment to ecology, they work strenuously for better social and economic local development; by providing job opportunities to the local community. Various activities and day-outings have been designed to bring extra revenues to the local community: guided visits, excursions towards the countryside with camel carts, workshops on handicraft with local artisans, cooking classes. It also enables guests to have a real insight into Shekhawati region, its culture and daily life. 5% of the room rent is invested to support local projects in the field of education, protection of environment and architectural heritage.

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he Millennium Park, originally known as Lakefront Millennium Park, is part of a more extensive park that is situated in downtown Chicago.Â The park is not only one of the largest public green spaces in the city, but it also showcases the diversity of contemporary architecture.

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Chicago has been described as one of the ten most influential cities in the world. In the downtown district city known as the Loop there are imposing skyscrapers such as the Willis Tower that has 108 floor levels and scales the dizzy height of 442 metres. Highrise buildings originated in Chicago after the great fire that destroyed the city The project dates back to 1997 and was the vision of Mayor Richard M. Daley. It took six years to complete, although some parts of the park have been revisited and thereafter improved. The initial project estimate of 150 million dollars was well surpassed for a final total cost of 475 million and the project was designed by the architect Frank Gehry. The increase in capital costs for the construction led the city authorities to pursue sponsorships from private companies which assisted in part financing the construction of various elements within the park which extends to a superficial area of over 24.5 hectares over rail and large parking lots. The Jay Pritzker Pavilion designed by Frank Gehry is the main architectural element within the park. This is a huge open-air theater with some five thousand seats whilst

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the surrounding lawn can accommodate another fifteen thousand. The structure is composed of tubes and plates of stainless steel and titanium spirals, positioned to create a distinctly unique sound effect. In the square there is the Cloud Gate, a sculpture made up of 110 tons of steel, called “The Bean”, by Anish Kapoor, a famous artist of Indian origin and his first work of public art in the United States. Recently the artist created a sculpture composed of a series of mirrors in London’s famous Kensington Gardens, made of polished steel mirror that creates a distorted image of their surroundings. This constitutes a series of artistic interventions situated throughout the park and to reflect the change of colours and foliage in the gardens of Kensington. The work is a reflection of the environment - the sky, the trees, the water and the fauna of the park all together to create a magical and enchanting atmosphere. Park sculptures and gardens The Crown Fountain by Jaume Plensa (2004) consists of two glass towers facing each 15 meters high. Their location delimits a reservoir of about 70 meters invaded by water. The towers are screens that have video images appearing on them, when the faces disappear the towers are transformed into glass walls from which water flowsone of the park’s most popular sttractions.

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Secret garden The Lurie Garden (2.5 hectares) was designed by the firm Gustafson Guthrie Nichols Ltd., Piet Oudolf and Robert Israel, and has a sleek and esoteric design that pays tribute to the city with the motto Horto Urbs, which refers to the transformation of Chicago from a flat landscape and wetland in a vertical city of highrises. The design of the park consists of four main elements: Shoulder Hedge, Light Plate, Dark Plate and Seam Boardwalk. The first frames the garden from the north and west with a 14-foot high metal structure that models the plant into a barrier, forming a monumental entrance that gives people the feeling of entering into a secret garden. It is also the physical representation of the painting by Carl Sandburg “The city of big shoulders”, referring to Chicago. The Light and Dark Plate represent the landscape that has evolved: from past to future. The latter expresses the wild landscape of the origins characterized by dark tones. In contrast, the bright and vivid colors make the landscape of the future clean and controlled. The Seam Boardwalk, with the division between the two diagonals marks the two historic eras that generated the development of the landscape of Chicago, oriented towards the historic mosaic of the city. A timber walkway follows the diagonal and floats over a pond of water. The sound of water against the seam is a living reminder of the great lake nearby.

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The BP pedestrian bridge also designed by Gehry connects Millennium Park to Daley Bicentennial Plaza. It’s nicknamed “The Snake” because of its curved shape. Meanwhile, the McCormick tribune plaza was the first attraction in Millennium Park to be inaugurated. It was funded by a grant from the McCormick Tribune Foundation, and for four months a year it operates as an ice rink, with free admission to all users. When not in use as an ice rink, it is transformed as an extensive outdoor dining facility that is home to several culinary events. The Wrigley Plaza is located in the northwest of Millennium Park, it’s a sort of

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Greek-theatre-style with a large lawn and a public fountain. The Exelon Pavilions are four generators of electricity facilities consisting of solar energy. In addition to energy production, three of the four pavilions provide access to the lower area of the park and the fourth pavilion, is a reception center to the public. Finally, we have the modern wing of the Art Institute of Chicago designed by Renzo Piano, for the art collections of the twentieth and twenty-first century European painting and sculpture, contemporary art, architecture, design and photography. The structure is characterized by an external membrane which has been called “a flying magic carpet,” located behind the original building dating back 130 years. The two structures are joined by a small gallery. The project also includes the construction of the Nichols Bridgeway, a pedestrian steel bridge almost 190 meters long and 20 meters high. It’s located above the Lurie garden and connects the museum with the nearby Millennium Park.

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Cutty Sark hrough history the site of Cutty Sark gardens has been a fascinating location, it represents a pioneering place with international allure. A sense of history is anchored in the area: the Meridian GMT, the Royal Naval College, and the voyages of the Cutty Sark itself. With the Olympics in mind Cutty Sark Gardens will be a gateway to other destinations, while offering an interesting focal point itself. The potential of the area is in strong contrast with the way it is presenting itself at the moment. The challenges are to create an attractive place to be and to transform the area into an accessible area, which is not dominated by cars at the entrances. The key project in

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revitalizing urban realm will regenerate the area that suffers from neglected urban edges and a poor presence. Backsides have to be transformed into active frontages, which contribute to the vibrancy of the area. The river walk needs to be changed into a friendly walk, as it is currently dominated by a lot of fences in the view. Tidal tectonics OKRA suggests that the Cutty Sark Gardens will be a tidal square, reacting to flows of people: Quiet in the early hours and large amounts of visitors during holidays. People are coming, staying or passing through.

The idea of ‘tidal square’ is based on functional flexibility. An inviting place, which provides both intimately scaled and large scale spaces and has an ability of adapting to larger and smaller events. The idea is to reduce and increase space. An intimate space will be created when a wet floor and fountains reduce space and create a pool where children can play. During an event the space will be transformed when the water is removed and a large paved area is available for people to move from one place to another. The area is proposed as both urban and green, creating a gradient to the river Thames. People will experience a sequence of atmospheres: the urban network, the square around Cutty Sark, the gardens and the River Thames’ Walk. Within the area a tectonic landscape provides easy access on different levels. Cutty Sark Gardens will be better connected to its urban environment by an optimized relationship between the sophisticated urban square around Cutty Sark and entrances at Greenwich Church Street and King William Walk. A cyclist and pedestrian route along the river Thames and a better connection to the Royal Naval College

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will improve access on the other sides. The central position of the Cutty Sark will be strengthened: it will be a sculpture in between the square and the park zone. A vibrant and an intimate space will be created, providing a 24h, a weekly and a seasonal rhythm. New vibrant facades will change the relationship of Cutty Sark Gardens and the urban tissue. Active frontages change the vitality of urban space radically. OKRA suggests architecture, which contributes to a seamless connection of the urban tissue and Cutty Sark Gardens. A gently inclining slope on the west side offers potential for commercial activities and kiosks under a green roof. In structuring the south an urban solution will be provided in a more expressive way. The built environment presents the city to the square and on the other hand creates a facade for the square and a background for the ship. The nightscape supports this and will be both safe and interesting. Dynamic lighting and energy efficient system provides the right amount of light during evening and night, adjusted to the amount of visitors. Present and future The new â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tidal squareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will accommodate urban life and create green scenery that is associated with the idea of gardens and parks. In the future Cutty Sark Gardens will be a prominent area along the river Thames, a green pearl along the riverside walk and a place to linger and a place of desire. With the upcoming Olympic Games 2012, Cutty Sark Gardens should be durable and able to develop in time. This development starts as soon as possible, showing visitors the square is changing. The accent will be on temporary measures, as well on specific issues like

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entrances, safety and small programmatic interventions. During the Olympics, the square will be a green area with access for all. It accommodates different types of use, for different types of weather. A dynamic lighting scheme provides safety during evening and night. After the Olympic Games, Cutty Sark Gardens will change into ‘destination Cutty Sark Gardens’. Paved areas transform into permanent green areas. Extra attention will be paid to linkages to adjacent spaces, extra cycling facilities, creating different types of sub-spaces.

Cliënt: Greenwich Council Wellington Street, Woolwich, London SE 18 6PW Contactperson: Mike Neill Working together with: Nio architecten Schiedamse Vest 95/A, 3012 BG Rotterdam, 010-41222318 Contactperson: Maurice Nio Buro Happold, 17 Newman Street, London, W1T PD Contactperson: Mr. Andy Murdoch Nature and dimensions of area: 1.9 ha Building costs public space: 3.600.000,- Euro Dates: Design 2009

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Home around nature

manali is a new residential development that has sprung up in the State of Hidalgo (80km north of Mexico City), around an existing dam of 1800 hectares. In the past, this dam, part of series of water bodies and reservoirs in the region, was used as a cistern for treated and pluvial water coming from the city. However, today it’s used only for pluvial water collection, making it almost 100% useable for human use once a new treatment plant, which is now under construction, is finished. In order to maximize the recreational exploitation of the site, with water sports and especially the existing lake, the investors bought the land to/from??? the government. This land was what is known in Mexico as “terrenos ejidales”, meaning they were given it for agricultural purposes and production, so the investors, originally from Mexico DF, had to negotiate with many owners. The fact that they associated with another local investor helped to facilitate the process GDU, Grupo de Diseño Urbano, were tasked with the Master Plan, which set out the residential development in relation to the golf course and preservation areas and reserves. In response to some of the conditions set by the

Urban Mexican homes designed around nature By Francisco Gomez Sosa

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client, they created a layout where almost 80% of the lots have open vistas to the water and close contact with the golf course and golf house, which was designed by the internationally renowned architect Ricardo Legorreta. The access to the site is designed as a slowrevealing experience, through which the visitor gets to appreciate the landscape and the open vistas to the water, step by step. The first segment of the accessing road is framed by a colored wall and a row of agaves stricta, recovered from the site and the surrounding areas; when blooming, these plants offer a tall and stunning inflorescence that give a strong vertical sense to the arrangement, in contrast with the horizontality of the region and of the access itself. A fence surrounds each home but the vistas are completely open and unobstructed, letting the landscape and the distant water seem closer. The simply designed homes are built with local basaltic stone and meet environmental certifications. The whole site is shaped according to the existing grading, with a main spine or distributing road, which goes up and down reaching the different clusters of homes, opening up to the golf course and finally arriving at the lowest part of the site. In all its extension this spine is planted with jacaranda trees at both sides and with acacias on a central stripe. In those segments of the road where the topography was irregular and half of the spine was lower than the opposite one, the designers decided to completely hide one of the sides with a linear-like garden, which frames the open vistas to the lake. This decision was made to avoid unnecessary artificially grading in the site; in those segments where the road was naturally flat, they proposed a symmetric planting plan that allows vistas to both sides. This becomes a key experience in the site, discovering the areas from different perspectives and always preserving the terrainÂ´s natural dynamic and the best views toward the natural enclosing.

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Home around nature

The site also houses some plazas, alluding to typical neighborhood-scale parks that mark entrances or borders. These plazas, shaped as elevated gardens retained by stonewalls, have pergolas that provide shaded areas and are planted with arid trees such as mesquite trees (Prosopis) and pepper tree (Schinus sp). At the lowest part of the site, close to a future boat landing area, the road gets to a circular plaza with a rock arrangement that acts as a sculptural piece and reflects the local natural context. IRRIGATION The irrigation plan is based on the construction of three large cisterns that appear as small lakes in the site, which are next to the access

area and are shaped out of the existing depressions of the site. For this reason, they were built at different levels as three different yet combined lakes. The water is brought from two wells and a treatment plant directly to the upper lake; from here it is conducted by gravity, through a large pipe that appears as a sculptural piece in the landscape, to the second lake and finally directed to the lowest one. A bomb located in this last lake resend the water to the top to keep the water aerated and constantly circulating. The irrigation plan serves all green spaces in the site and the nine holes of the golf course. Two existing creeks in the site, which make part of a regional bird´s migratory route, were marked as natural reserves where no kind of construction is allowed. With this same concept of preservation, all houses in the complex must meet certain building constraints to maintain a responsible environment. This project is an example of how a private development can meet local environmental needs and contribute to enhance the natural character of a given region.

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Location: Tepeji del Río, State of Hidalgo, Mexico. Size: 400 Has, with a 6 km-long waterfront. Year of Completion: 2008 Grupo Invertierra S.A. de C.V. Master Plan, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture: Mario Schjetnan, Grupo de Diseño Urbano Project coordinator: Manuel Peniche Osorio Golf Course Design: Schmidt – Curley Design, Inc. /Arizona

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Development of Cultural Oasis mixed-use scheme comprising museums, convention centres, shops, hotels and apartments outside the Makkah Gate. Build-operate-transfer (BOT) contract for the development of Marina Mall comprising two floors and ground floor, surrounded with a hotel as well as office and residential space.

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Construction of Jabal Al Akhdar Resort Hotel comprising two main buildings and a cluster of two-storey buildings with guest accommodation. Design and construction of new Teminal 2 at Kuwait International Airport with capacity of 25 million passengers a year.

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Construction of a new complex for UAE Federal National Council comprising parliamentary buildings housing offices, meeting halls and visitors’ programme. Design and construction of Yas Mall, including northeast and northwest decked car parks, infrastructure and associated roads, hard and soft landscaping works.

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