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The regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest green wall blooms with 100,000 plants in Cultural Village â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dubai

Weed control in turf and landscapes

The block Re-defining conventional landscape design with urbanism

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The Vertical Garden Living in the wild Creating Green Walls Making a difference

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Eng. Ahmed Saeed Al Badwawi, Director of Applied Sustainability and Renewable Energy Department honours Najeeb Al Ali, Executive Director of the Office of Expo 2020 who delivered the lecture at Sustainability Talks.

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Dubai Municipality launches Sustainability Talks initiative Dubai Municipality has launched Sustainability Talks initiative comprising of a series of educational seminars and interactive workshops in the field of sustainability and renewable energy aimed at raising awareness on sustainability among the members of the society. Each session will focus on different aspects of sustainability, through which the current and future challenges of the specific topics will be presented and solutions will be discussed in an interactive and educative way that explores Dubai’s sustainable future. The move is in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to make Dubai one of the smartest and most sustainable cities in the world by 2021. The initiative is also as part of the Municipality’s keenness to achieve the UAE’s sustainability strategies. Dubai Municipality held the first ever talk in the series of Sustainability Talks on the UAE’s economic relations between the private and public sector, delivered by Najeeb Al Ali, Executive Director of the Office of Expo 2020 and attended by Dubai Municipality employees. Al Ali presented all the steps and actions taken by his office in preparation for the biggest event in the Arab region, namely, hosting the Expo 2020. He also discussed the procedures for designing pavilions, steps and concepts

of sustainability that are currently being taken into consideration in designs, which has taken a global character with the presence of a large group of world-renowned exhibition designers, who rely on the latest global systems and procedures in the sustainability process, which has become a key feature now in all countries of the world. Concepts of sustainability also help to preserve the world’s natural resources and protect them from scarcity and destruction. The lecture focused on educating the Municipality employees on how to implement sustainability standards and rationalize electricity and water consumption. Eng. Ahmed Saeed Al Badwawi, Director of Applied Sustainability and Renewable Energy Department at Dubai Municipality said that by launching such initiatives to promote sustainability awareness among all members of society, the Municipality aims to make it a lifestyle covering all aspects of the society and also that it is an integral part of the overall sustainability system. “Awareness ensures access to the goals of technical sustainability applications in terms of ensuring the optimal operation and use of all units and devices, etc. Dubai Municipality aims to open doors of cooperation with various sectors such as local and governmental bodies and private sector, especially to organize sustainability sessions,” said Badwawi.

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Tackling health concerns surrounding SBR artificial pitch infill Sujit Tavkar

General Manager Raymond Sport LLC The world-leading manufacturer of infill for artificial sports pitches has changed the face of the industry by developing a product that eliminates any risk to the health of players and the wider environment. PRO-gran - launched in November last year - was developed by Murfitts Industries to answer the growing perception of risks to health and the environment from black rubber crumb artificial turf infill. Founder and Managing Director Mark Murfitt said: “Although the consensus of the studies about black rubber crumb is that it causes no significant risk to health or the environment, we wanted people to enjoy participating in sport without worrying about the playing surface.” “A year of research and development later we offer a product that not only eliminates any concern about player or public health, but also creates a more enjoyable playing experience.” PRO-gran is a Polymeric Infill that is engineered to offer the very best in performance and is safe for players and the environment. The infill combines the exceptional dynamic properties of rubber which is then coated in polyurethane to make it 100% safe. PRO-gran has been through a rigorous testing programme. Exceeding the EU’s toughest standards that are applied to consumer goods, the infill is safe for people and the environment. It releases no heavy metals, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) or micro plastics. With a consistency of play, lower surface temperatures, no aroma and no airborne particulates, PRO-gran gives an unbeatable playing experience. In addition, it is much longer lasting - tests show that it will remain in perfect condition for over 10 years, well beyond the lifetime of a typical pitch.

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Founder and Managing Director Murfitts Industries, LTD PRO-gran also improves the look of the pitch for spectators. Not only does the infill reduce splash, but it also comes in green and brown, so the pitch always has the appearance of a well-maintained surface. Scott Griffin, Club Secretary, from UK Football Club Cirencester Town said “We didn’t expect the crumb on the new pitch to be anything special, but it’s amazing! The players love that they can control the ball as there’s a consistency, no dust and hardly any splashing. It’s great as we are very keen to make sure the pitch is safe and healthy to play on now and for the future. Because of PROgran, everyone involved with the club has peace of mind.” Mr Murfitt added “We have been overwhelmed by the global response to PRO-gran since we launched the infill six-months ago. Not only do we have enquiries in from around the world, but we have already installed a number of pitches. The next PRO-gran pitch to go live is SV Loosdrecht, in the Netherlands, where health and environmental concerns continue to surround SBR and clubs are seeking alternative infills that have been tested to ensure they are completely safe.” Sujit Tavkar, General Manager of Raymond Sport says, “As the popularity of Synthetic Sports pitches for Schools and Educational Institutes grows, so does the concerns of the system having a negative health impact on players, environment and community. Raymond Sport are proud to have partnered with Murfitt Industries, UK in their endeavor to provide a Safe & Environmentally Friendly infill that particularly for this region has the added beneficial quality of reduced surface temperatures of Sports Pitches. To find out more about PRO-gran and to download the technical information and test data visit murfittsindustries.com.

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Purpose and Goals What does working in a landscaping organisation feel like? Here we go then......

Good morning, head for a cup of coffee, glance through the papers, attend to a few mails and then get down to do some work. Work? That comprises of delegating (and in most cases abdicating), go through the motions of the day, attend to a couple of meetings and guess what? Time to go home. Alternatively go on site, drive around looking at all your colleagues doing their job and guess what? It’s time to go home. Sounds familiar and without purpose? Compare this to a person who really works – on departmental and personal work goals, has purpose when she or he walks around, thinks, has a plan and drives “oneself” to work in teams to accomplish what was set out to be done – and then closes out the day with a good feeling of having added value to themselves, their teams and the organisation.

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Was there purpose? If we yearn and want more fulfilling lives not only in the landscaping industry but and in any industry, then the concept of adding “daily value” must take precedence. Point is how do we know that we are truly adding value and that we are making a difference. There is truly so much to accomplish but sometimes leaders are guilty of not providing a platform that could bring employee engagement and thus provide a sense of direction and purpose. For too long those at the top have literally cut themselves from those making a difference i.e. each individual. For if they were close to those that matter they would soon realise, that, many colleagues struggle to understand what exactly it is that they are doing and moving towards. Our work lives take up a serious amount of our daily living lives, yet it is most neglected in terms of how we plan, what we learn and achieve. This in turn has serious consequences on our personal lives. This sustained pattern of not achieving could leave one doubting yourself and send you home disillusioned, again impacting personal relationships. The concept of work life balance is a fallacy then. In this part of the world we may not want to admit it but it’s our work life that is almost central, around which everything else revolves. The landscaping industry is as tough an industry as any other. Leaders within our industry have a serious responsibility to make their colleagues’ work lives “meaningful”. A workforce that has meaning and daily purpose drives performance. That is why, even at the cost of sounding repetitive, leaders are called upon to define what they or their organisations stand for. Then translating that message into corporate objectives and individual goals brings about reality and direction to that message. This in turn brings purpose, something for each individual to work towards and accomplish. This is a sustained, tireless campaign of setting goals, assisting and helping achieve – and it’s down to the man or woman at the top to structure this. But then if you want success and high performance it’s down to the CEO and General Managers to show the way.

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The region’s largest green wall blooms with 100,000 plants in Cultural Village –Dubai Dubai Properties leads the way by creating the largest green wall in the region

By: Sajid Kagadi

Senior Manager- Landscape Operations Dubai Properties In a bid to promote sustainable living, Dubai Properties has officially unveiled the Middle East region’s largest living green wall at Dubai Wharf, located in the heart of Culture Village overlooking the historic Dubai Creek. Extending 210 metres in length and rising six metres high, the impressive vertical garden spans 1,260 square metres and features a leaf canopy area equivalent to around 200 trees, capable of offsetting an estimated 4.4 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. Building upon the scientifically proven benefits of greenery within communities, such as ensuring a calming effect and encouraging an outdoor lifestyle, the master

developer sought to create a microclimate that enhances the aesthetic appeal of Dubai Wharf in addition to the well-being of its visitors and residents. The stunning green wall provides a perfect backdrop for pictures and invites nature lovers for an idyllic stroll along the shoreline of the Dubai Creek. Living green walls are vertical gardens that are particularly useful in urban landscapes, where space is a constraint. Plants naturally remove carbon dioxide and produce oxygen while filtering the air around them through absorbing pollutants. This beneficial effect is compounded by the sheer number of plants in living green walls.

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TECHNICAL analysis: (G-GWMT1) Embedded irrigation & drainage: The entire green wall is made up of Gover Green wall modules TYPE -1. This G-GWMT-1 structure is made up of U.V stabilized Virgin Poly Propylene. It is comprised of 16 slots which can hold geo textile planting bags. The entire module is fixed with the Hoarding structure by two nylon hooks/fixtures. During Construction: This module has a concealed provision for irrigation pipes and sports a drainage tray in each module. Each drainage tray has a provision to fix a pipe to pass the excess water without affecting the cell beneath. The combination of a functional irrigation system coupled with a good drainage system is vital for plant growth.substrate: Grow bags are filled with enriched substrate. The substrate combination is the crucial part ensuring the growth of plants in demanding conditions. Depending upon the type of the plant variety this may vary according to the needs. But sustained long term it releases fertilizers (control release fertilizers) and organic manures. Greenwall plants and Maintenance: The success of any green wall in this region depends upon regular maintenance of the plants and nutrition. This green wall consists of eight types of ground cover plants. These all differ in foliage colour and density and appearance. Proper

fertigation ensures the lush growth and regular trimming, edging and shaping of different varieties. The varying levels give this green wall a three-dimensional drawing effect which makes it a unique and look like a painting from a distance. Heat build-up in cities is primarily caused by the absorption and subsequent emission of solar heat in Asphalt roads and building materials. Plant surfaces can help offset this by reducing temperatures through a process called Evapotranspiration. The effect can be felt more prominently in the immediate vicinity of a surface such as a green wall which can reduce surrounding temperatures by up to five degrees Celsius. Total Length : 210 Meter Height of the wall : 6 Meter Total area : 1260 Sq. Meter

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Weed control in turf and landscapes Ramdas Kanissery Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Weed Scientist, University of Florida, Florida, USA. Riyad Mustafa, Business Development manager, Polyclean Turf Division.

Integrated weed management in turf and landscape. Integrated weed management approach primarily refers to a harmony between cultural, mechanical and chemical measures to control weeds in turf and landscape. Chemical weed control necessitates the prudent use of herbicides. Though there are many herbicides available globally, the availability of herbicides in the UAE is limited as many are banned and restricted in the country by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. We examine how to adopt the use of locally registered and available turf herbicides to control major weeds in turfgrass and landscapes. There are various types of herbicides including Pre-emergent herbicides which are applied before the weed seeds germination in the soil and require several applications depending on the nature of weed species and sprouting timeline. Pre-emergent herbicides like Prodiamine (Barricade) and Pennant Magnum(S-Metolachlor) are available for professional use and are known to control more than 30 weeds including crabgrass, goose grass, and spurge in the region.

Post-emergent herbicides are applied after the weed sprouting. The efficacy of these chemicals depends on the stage of weed growth during the application. Post-emergence herbicides are most effective when the weeds are young and tender. Locally available turf herbicides include Mesotrione (Tenacity), Trifloxysulfuronsodium(Monument), Glyphosate (Touchdown), Sulfentrazone (Spartan) and Halosulfuron methyl (Inpool). Contact herbicides kill or damage the weeds when they come in touch with the plant. For proper effectiveness of contact herbicide, good coverage on the stems and leaves of the plant has to be ensured during the herbicide application. Systemic herbicides control the weeds when they are absorbed in the plant. Most systemic herbicides are applied to the foliage. However, some are applied to the soil where the plant absorbs them through the root system. Systemic herbicides are effective for controlling perennial weeds, as the herbicide is translocated to other plant parts from the application site.

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Selective herbicides control either grass weeds alone or broadleaved weeds alone, but not together. The mode of action of the herbicide chemistry and physiological differences between the weed species determines the selectivity of these herbicides. Such herbicides are utilized for controlling broad-leaved weeds in landscapes without injuring the turf grasses. Locally available selective herbicides include Prodiamine (Barricade), Mesotrione (Tenacity), and Trifloxy sulfuron sodium (Monument). Non-selective herbicides will eradicate both grass and broadleaved weeds together. They will injure almost all kinds of plants they encounter; therefore care must be taken while using these chemicals in turfs and lawns. Some non-selective herbicides like glyphosate (Touchdown, Karda) will become inactive when they come into contact with the soil, and are applied for a total burn down of the weeds before a new turf establishment. (subheading) Weeds in the UAE Weeds often spread in turfs that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t irrigated properly, or are non-judiciously fertilized or irregularly mowed. Turfs with disease and pest incidence are also likely to become invaded by weeds. Any open and well-lit space in the turf is favourable for weed growth and establishment. Controlled measures for the most troublesome weeds that invade UAE turf and landscape are presented below.

Grass Weeds

The most predominant grassy weeds in the UAE turf or lawn are crabgrass and goosegrass. They produce a massive amount of seeds and propagate extensively. Ample sunlight and high temperatures provide a conducive environment for the weed growth and establishment. Cultural Control: The most effective measure for controlling grassy weeds in the lawn or landscape is to maintain a proper mowing height and frequency. Judicious use of fertilizer could further reduce weed population. Maintaining a thick and healthy turf stand can effectively provide shade to the soil and prevent the emergence and establishment of crabgrass and goosegrass. Chemical control: Pre-emergence application of herbicides should be done before the emergence or germination of weeds. These treatments are less injurious to the turf and are more effective on the grassy weeds. They inhibit the germination of weed seedlings. An example of pre-emergent herbicide is Prodiamine (Brand name is Barricade). When the grassy weed gets established in the turf, pre-emergence chemicals will not be effective. Post-emergence application of herbicides like Trifloxysulfuron Sodium (Brand name is Monument 75WG) will control the young and emerged annual grass weeds. Be sure to read, understand and follow the directions on the herbicide label before application.

I TURF CONTROL Their triangular stem easily identifies sedges from grasses. They look like grasses, but unlike grasses, these weeds do not have hairs. Leaves are slender and possess a waxy layer that gives a shiny appearance. The major sedge weeds occurring in UAE turf, lawn, and landscape are yellow nutsedge, purple nutsedge and kyllinga. Yellow and purple nutsedge may often look indistinguishable, but on closer observation, it may reveal the yellow nutsedge has light green to yellow leaves while purple nutsedge leaves are dark green. The colour of the flowering parts also helps to differentiate between these two sedges. Yellow nutsedge has a yellow coloured flower or seed heads, while purple nutsedge produces purple coloured flowering parts. Kyllingaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have smaller and less erect leaves than yellow nutsedge but similar in shape or colour. Mostly sedges propagate through rhizomes and from extensive spread in the turf or lawn landscapes.

Broadleaf Weeds

Oxalis are weeds that spread in turf and landscape with creeping stems. The leaves of oxalis often close and droop at night or under intense light. Oxalis hasleaves of different shades from green to purple. The flowers are yellow and are often formed in small groups. Spurgeis another broadleaf weed that also spreads in the turfs, landscapes, sidewalks, etc. and has reddish stems that exude a milky sap when broken. Spurge can spread to three meters in diameter.

Cultural Control: The primary and effective cultural control in the lawn or landscape is to do regular mowing and maintain a thick, vigorous turf that can compete with the weeds. However, weeds like kyllinga can outlive mowing in turf stands. They produce flowers even under regular turf mowing practices. If only a few sedges are present, hand weeding will help eliminate the weeds and prevent their spreading. However, the tubers may remain in the soil and may result in re-growth of the weeds. Chemical control: Regardless of the herbicide selection sedge control is very difficult and may require multiple followup applications. Herbicides like Mesotrione (Brand name is Tenacity) has post-emergence control on sedges and may have some pre-emergent activity as well. The addition of a non ionic surfactant according to the label recommendation may improve the control. Follow-up applications may be needed for enhanced control. Post-emergent control of the sedges could also be achieved using products like Trifloxysulfuron Sodium (Brand name is Monument 75WG), however, it is not recommended for use in paspalum grass. Another herbicide that gives control of sedges is Halosufuron methyl (Inpool).

Cultural control: If only a few broadleaf weeds are present, it is easier to remove the weed physically. Make sure to pull ull pullout the roots and underground parts to ensure weed will not re-grow to produce new shoots. Mowing the turf or lawn before flower or seed formation in the weeds will reduce the weed seed reserves and controls the extensive propagation of the weeds. Chemical control: Broadleaf weeds are easily controlled in turf or landscape grasses by using a selective herbicide that kills broadleaf weeds without injuring the grasses. Mostly, these are post-emergent systemic herbicides containing an active ingredient like 2,4-D, dicamba, etc. or a combination of active ingredients. Be sure to read, understand and follow the directions on the herbicide label before application. Individual product labels should be referredbefore application. Herbicides may not be always necessary to use but without the use of chemical weed control, weeds often spread fast and spoil beautiful landscape areas. There are many kinds of herbicides to choose from but the choices are limited to a few herbicides in the country. Careful selection of herbicides based on the right weeds identification play a key role in the chemical control in this region. Many factors determine when, where, and how a particular herbicide can be used most effectively. Understanding some of these factors enables you to use herbicides to their maximum advantage. Some of the herbicides available are mentioned below:

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Herbicide profiles: Barricade:  A.I : Prodiamine 65%.  Formulation: water-dispersible granule WG.  Pre-emergence herbicide . Inhibit cell growth of root meristem.  Apply to soil, activate with 0.5-inch irrigation.  Weeds controlled: Carpet weed, spurge, crabgrass, goose grass, barnyard grass, purslane, pigweed, crowfoot grass, chickweed.  Apply after 60 days after overseeding or after second mowing.  Application rate: 1-2 Kg/Ha  TankMix: Barricade can be tank mixed with most pesticide/Fertilizer. (WS,DG,WP, SC,L, Oil, EC, Adjuvant).  Packing 1 Kg.  Origin USA.

 Post emergent selective herbicide.  Weeds controlled; Bahia grass, Signal grass, crab grass, dahlia grass, purple and yellow nut sedge, oxalis grass, crab grass, spurge, dandelion etc.  Use of NIS is recommended. (Non Ionic Surfactant such as Top Film™).  2nd application after 4-6 weeks is required.  Monument is not labeled to be used in Paspalum.  Tank mix: compatible with most Herbicide.  Don’t apply OP or Carbamate within seven days after Tenacity application.  Application rate: 40 gram/Ha, repeat in 4-6 weeks.  Packing 25 gram /packet.  Origin: USA.

Tenacity  A.I: Mesotrione 40%.  Formulation: Emulsifiable Concentrate EC.  Pre and post emergence selective herbicide.  As pre-emergent, weeds absorb Tenacity from soil. As post emergent weeds absorb tenacity through foliar contact.  Broad leaves weeds controlled; Barnyard, chickweed, carrot weeds, Cover, Dandelion, Crab grass, Goose grass, love grass, nut sedge yellow, Oxalis,  Activate with 0.15 inch of irrigation after application  Treated weeds will start whitening and death may occur in 1-3 weeks  Use of NIS is recommended. (Non ionic surfactant such as Top Film™)  2nd application after 2-3 weeks is required.  Tenacity may cause bleaching on warm season grass; Bleaching effect will appear 3-6 days after treatment and may last 4-5 weeks. 2nd application is less likely to cause same bleaching effect,  Tank mix: compatible with most Herbicide.  Don’t apply OP or Carbamate within seven days after Tenacity application.  Application rate: 585 ml/Ha, repeat in three weeks.  Packing: 1 Liter.  Origin: USA. Pennant Magnum  A.I : S-Metolachlor 83%.  Formulation: Emulsifiable Conc- EC.  Pre-emergent herbicide. Inhibit plant cell growth and division.  Apply as pre-emergent herbicide to soil, activate with 0.5inch irrigation.  Weeds controlled: Annual weeds (Poa annua annual blue grass, Foxtail), Dove weeds, Smooth and large crabgrass, goose grass.  Can be applied over ground covers. Control weeds that emerges within ground covers and shrubs which is the most difficult one to treat.  Application rate: 3 liter/Ha.  Split application can be made of not less than 1.17 Liter/Ha every 6 weeks minimum.  Tank Mix: Barricade can be tank mixed with most pesticide/Fertilizer. (WS,DG,WP, SC,L, Oil, EC, Adjuvant)  Packing 1 liter.  Origin: USA.

Inpool  A.I : Halosulfuron Methyl 75%.  Formulation: Water-dispersible Granule WG.  Post emergent selective herbicide.  Weeds controlled; Bahia grass, Signal grass, crab grass, dahlia grass, purple and yellow nut sedge, oxalis grass, crab grass, spurge, dandelion etc.  Use of NIS is recommended. (Non Ionic Surfactant such as Top Film™)  2nd application after 4-6 weeks is required.  Tank mix: compatible with most Herbicide.  Application rate: 500 gram/Ha, repeat in 4-6 weeks.  Packing 200 gram /packet.  Origin: Japan.

Monument  A.I : Trifloxysulfuron sodium 75%.  Formulation: Water-dispersible Granule WG.

Spartan 4F  A.I : Sulfentrazone 39.6%.  Formulation: suspension concentrate – SC.  Pre and Post emergence selective herbicide.  Weeds controlled; Kyllinga green, Kyllinga false green, yellow nutsedge, purple nutsedge, dandelion, clover, carpet weed, spurge, goose grass, crab grass etc.  Use of NIS is recommended. (Non-Ionic Surfactant such as Top Film™).  2nd application after 4-6 weeks is required.  Tank mix: compatible with most Herbicide.  Application rate: 800 ml/Ha, repeat in 4-6 weeks.  Packing 500 ml/bottle.  Origin: USA. Touch down  A.I : Glyphosate 28% (36% g/l).  Formulation: Liquid Concentrate –L.  Systemic non-selective with IQ System build-in formulation; 1- High effective glyphosate formulation (Diammonium salt); 2- Build-in adjuvant that optimize effectiveness and systemic activity.  Systemic foliar herbicide for annual, perennial, and broad leave weeds.  Apply to foliar, don’t irrigate for 24 hours after application.  Application rate: 3-6 Liter/Ha.  Packing:5 Liter Gallon.  Origin: USA.

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Re-defining conventional landscape design with urbanism Breaking all stereotypes of landscape architecture and incorporating an un-conventional approach to design, The Block stands out as one of the most unique and innovative landscape designs in the region.

By: Romit Chakravarty desert INK “We’ve seen a lot of groups applying a ‘one size fits all’ approach to landscape architecture,” said Duncan Denley, Managing Director of desert INK, the park’s creators. “A formulaic approach to projects inevitably results in a similar end product each time and things get a little dull. We like to point to The Block as an example of how desert INK approach each project with fresh eyes. Keeping an open mind and understanding the opportunities and constraints of each site is at the core of what we do. We’ve found so many times, that those elements that are initially seen as a constraint turn out to be the biggest asset, driving us to create something different.”

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Known for creating exciting places which enhance lives, desert INK are a registered design consultancy based in the Dubai Design District. Recently completed, The Block was constructed over a seven-month period along the Dubai Canal in Dubai Design District (d3). Re-purposing seven hundred 30-ton concrete blocks left over from the canal construction, this urban park features recycled materials, countless play areas for children, an outdoor gym, sports facilities and food and beverage outlets. “Public parks evolve over time. We’re just here to provide the initial framework, but the best parks are brought to life by people, events, artwork, activities and the funny thing is that people often find different ways to use a space that we had never envisioned,” said Denley. “We’ve used the blocks for a wide range of activities from climbing walls to jump boxes in the gym.” Visitors to the park cannot miss the concrete blocks, with blocks being re-purposed to make anything from a fitness station to a slide for kids. “It’s all about using what is locally available in a place that make landscapes unique and sustainable” explains Denley. Spanning the 400m site, native plants populate sandy patches including date palms and Leptadenia. “We wanted to use as many local and recycled materials as possible, ensuring maximum recycling of the elements if the park ever needs to be moved in the future. Development happens so quickly here, so you have to plan for change,” says Denley. “That’s why you see the industrial warehouse

structure and shipping containers being used to create the food and beverage outlets; they’re easily moved.” Following on this theme of responsible design, recycled rubber surfaces create the soft fall-zones in the climbing zone and locally-sourced compacted Hatta gravel in parts of the park. Throughout the park, nooks and crannies encourage exploration, play and rest, while the

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urban beach at the eastern side of the park invites people to play volleyball, table tennis or take a workout in the outdoor gym. Further activities at the western end include rock-climbing zone, skateboarding and basketball. “We wanted to set people’s curiosity alight with the park. There are so many little spaces to stumble upon,” says William Bennett, the lead designer for the park. “Without a doubt my favourite space is The Siq, a series of narrow winding corridors which we created by stacking blocks stacked three layers high. The experience is very much like walking through a deep wadi ravine and the space remains substantially cooler due to the thermal mass of the blocks and the fact that most of the space is shaded from direct sun. We’ve introduced climbing holds on many of the walls in the Siq, which have proved very popular with kids in particular.” Within just two weeks of opening, a number of significant events were held at the park, including the Happiness Festival and Miami Vibes Food Fest. The park’s plazas and lawn areas proved their worth, hosting food trucks, exhibit pieces, installations and activities. “Building in these open spaces was a critical part of the park’s design, as they allow for the large gatherings and temporary installations at the core of such festivals. It’s these events where people build memories and associate happiness with being at the park” says Bennett.

In terms of collaborations, desert INK employed the skills of supplier iGuzzini when designing the park’s lighting and engaged Patrick Parsons to carry out the necessary engineering services. Hardcore skate park designers from the USA were also consulted on technical aspects of the skate park design. Knowing that many users of the skate park would be youngsters on scooters, a looping track circles the park, allowing the more advanced bowl area to remain uncluttered and safer for all.

In diverting the concrete blocks from their destiny in a landfill, the team at desert INK created an entirely unique urban park. This bold move epitomises the creative thinking of desert INK and fits wonderfully well into the Design District setting. “We were lucky to have a client who actively supports and encourages innovation. The d3 team knew that this could not be a standard park and must reflect the creative thinking going on inside the district. We didn’t have to try too hard to convince them that the blocks would be amazing in this new context” says Denley. “We’re now really looking forward to the new season, when the park’s planting will be really filled out and the public will be craving a chance to enjoy being outdoors again” explains Denley.

Known for their context-driven, sustainable landscape designs, desert INK are a registered landscape design consultancy based in the Dubai Design District. With 16 years of experience in the region, Managing Director Duncan Denley leads a creative team backed up by the 30 years’ experience held in the Desert Group and vision of CEO Michael Mascarenhas.

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Vertical Garden By: Patrick Blanc Do plants really need soil? No, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. The soil is merely nothing more than a mechanic support. Only water and the many minerals dissolved in it are essential to plants, together with light and carbon dioxide to conduct photosynthesis. As a teenager, in the late sixties, Patrick Blanc conceived the Vertical Garden as a biological filter for his tropical aquarium. During his university years he visited the South East Asian rainforests to observe his beloved aquatic Cryptocoryne species growing in the shaded forest streams and then he decided to study tropical botany. His Ph D, in 1978, concerned the growth habits of the plants of the Aroid family (Anthurium, Philodendron, Monstera, Aglaonema, Cryptocoryne). In 1982, he joined the National Centre of Scientific Research (CNRS) and his research topic since that time concerns the adaptive strategies of the tropical rainforest understory species. This was the subject of his State Thesis (Doctorat Ă¨s Sciences) and he won the Botany prize from the French Academy of Sciences in 1993.

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During these years he was also developing his Vertical Garden concept and finally patented it in 1988 and 1996. Consecutive to his first realizations in the late eighties (especially at the Museum of Science and Technology in Paris in 1986), he has been invited for the Chaumont International Garden Festival in 1994. The success of his work was immediate and then the Contemporary Art institutions considered he was an artist and then they commissioned different permanent installations. In 2001, AndrĂŠe Putman invited Blanc for a huge installation on a blind wall at the Pershing Hall hotel in Paris and suddenly many famous architects have been interested by his work. Now, the closest collaborations are with Jean Nouvel and Herzog and De Meuron. Besides these collaborations, Patrick Blanc now designs many projects by himself. Plants in the wild are growing on vertical surfaces Wherever water is available all year long, as in tropical forests or in temperate mountain forests, plants can grow on tree trunks and branches (epiphytic habit) as well as on soil-less habitats: sandstone or granitic outcrops, limestone cliffs, caves, waterfalls as well as natural or man-made slopes. These situations provide perfect habitats for many species, most of them having a very narrow range of distribution. The most important plant families are Gesneriaceae, Rubiaceae, Melastomataceae, Begoniaceae, Balsaminaceae, Urticaceae among the Dicotyledons as well as Orchidaceae, Bromeliaceae, Araceae among the Monocotyledons, not forgetting the so many Ferns

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species. In Peninsular Malaysia, for instance, out of the 8,000 known plant species, about 2,500 are growing on these steep habitats, without any soil. Even in the temperate parts of the world, many plants are growing on cliffs, cave entrances, waterfalls or fallen rocks. On such very steep places are growing many common shrubby species among the Berberis, Spiraea, Stachyurus or Cotoneaster genera. Their naturally curved branches indicate that they originate from naturally steep biotopes and not from flat areas like the gardens where they are usually grown. The situation is the same for many herbaceous species: for instance, all the Hosta, Heuchera, Tricyrtis as well as most Fern species that Patrick Blanc did observe in North America or temperate East Asia were growing on steep slopes. As seen from nature, it is possible for plants to grow on nearly soilless vertical surfaces as long as there is no permanent water shortage. Walls and plants, a surprising, though long-lasting combination Whenever roots are allowed to grow deep inside a manmade wall, they can easily damage the wall and cause its destruction. That is precisely what happened to the Angkor temples. This root-related damage can be excluded if the Vertical Garden is totally insulated from the existing wall. The vertical garden becomes a second skin of the building and this is a living skin. The plant roots are then only spreading on the surface of the Vertical Garden structure, leaving the inner wall unaffected. Plants and architecture can cope with harmony.

The core innovation is to use the root ability of the plants to grow not only in a volume of soil but also on a surface, this is just what they do in their natural environment when their roots are growing on tree barks or among the mosses covering the rocks. Without any heavy soil, the plant-supporting system is very light and can be implemented on any wall, whatever its size. The vertical garden can be set up both outdoor and indoor. Of course, the plant species selection is set according to the prevailing climatic conditions. The Vertical Garden is composed of three parts: a metal frame, a PVC layer and a layer of felt. The metal frame is hung on a wall or can be self-standing. It provides an air layer acting as a very efficient thermal and phonic insulation system. A 1 cm thick PVC sheet is riveted to the metal frame. This layer brings rigidity to the whole structure and makes it

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waterproof. A felt layer, made of polyamide, is stapled on the PVC. This felt is rot proof and its high capillarity allows an homogeneous water distribution. Now, the oldest parts of felt, together with the “invited” plants, are 30 years old in Patrick Blanc’s home. The roots grow on and inside this felt. Plants are installed on this felt layer as seeds, cuttings or already grown plants. The watering is provided from the top. If tap water is used, it must be supplemented with low concentrated nutrients. Of course, the best solution is to recycle used water, such as grey waters and also to collect the rain from the adjacent roofs as well as water issued from air conditioning. The whole weight of the Vertical Garden, including plants and metal frame, is lower than 30 kg per square meter. The vertical garden can be implemented on any wall, without any size or height limitation. The vertical garden on concrete walls: a shelter for biodiversity and a cleaning system for cities. Thanks to its thermal insulation effect, the vertical garden is very efficient and aids in lowering energy consumption, both in winter (by protecting the building from the cold) and in summer (by providing a natural cooling system). The Vertical Garden is also an efficient way to clean up the air. In addition to leaves and their well-known air-

improving effect, the roots and all the microorganisms related to them are acting as a wide air-cleaning ecosystem. On the felt, polluting particles are taken in from the air and are slowly decomposed and mineralised before ending up as plant fertiliser. The vertical garden is an efficient tool for air and water remediation wherever flat surfaces are already extensively used by human activities. The vertical garden allows human beings to re-create a living system very similar to natural environments. It is a way to add nature to places where people once removed it. Thanks to this botanical knowledge and long lasting experience, it is now possible to display natural-looking plant landscapes even though they are man-made. In any city, all over the world, a naked wall can be turned into a vertical garden and become a valuable shelter for biodiversity. It’s also a way to add nature to the daily life of city inhabitants.

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Ignacio Fleurquin, one of the lead designers of Bulla explains that as soon as they became aware of the project aim, they reached out to plant specialist Gabriel Burgueño, whose field of expertise is the pampas, delta and river areas around this region. The team’s key objective was to create a house that would also be a garden, and a garden that would be unique. There would be no watering, no mowing, no maintenance, and no introduced species. Over the one-year construction process, 4,000 plants were collected. From this total, 60 percent germinated. In the fall, with the new garden already settled, the owner discovered unexpected flowers and fruits and tomatoes growing out from small cherry trees, native clovers coming out from the earth, and tiny flowers she didn’t

know would appear. And even more surprising for everyone involved, she picked 130 kilograms of globe zucchini, squash and other vegetables harvested during her first season there. The lot, typical of the Buenos Aires’s urban grid, has a standard 8.66 meter-frontage and extends for 50 meters. In order to guarantee sunlight access to all rooms in the house, the architects created

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a central patio which is also the spot from where outdoor stairs lead to the first and second floor terraces. Edged by ramps and covered with plants that seem to drag from the front and back gardens up to the roof level, continuously growing around the house’s areas, these concrete stairs become the ultimate connecting component. While going up, the lucky guest can experience the different situations given by the location and shape of the lot. If looking west, you can see the sun set and if looking north, you’ll have a complete view of nearby residences and old trees of the neighbourhood. The many ambiances of the house become part of an intimate journey which start at the ground floor and end at the roof level, opening onto both the front and the back of the lot. By getting here, one has a grasp of the architectural layout and the living experience of those who inhabit the house. The main bedroom opens onto a terrace-like area, at the first level, and the green roof comes to be the final room to be enjoyed. “This is the most private and, at the same time, the most exposed room in the house” explains the owner.

Here, the landscape designers placed a 3.50 meter-long concrete bench. “We wanted this place to be a real part of the living experience of the house, especially at night, when sky-watching can get into a terrific activity to do alone or sharing with friends and family”, says landscape architect Fleurquin. Also, two circular perforations made in this piece of furniture allow incorporating small trees or shrubs, depending on the season. During the fall, two small native shrubs called Sen del campo or Argentine senna (Sennacorymbosa) come out from the concrete surface, offering precious yellow tiny flowers.

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In order to replace protecting fences or short walls, both the first and second levels (oralternate roofs) present a rectangular pond extending along the full extent of the lot’s width. “We wanted to avoid those kinds of unfriendly objects; we prefer having water features which are nice to look at and create another natural spot, while keeping people away from the construction’s edges.” All green areas in the project collect rain water which is stored in an underground tank located in the front garden and is reused for irrigation purposes. Solar panels produce electricity for day use and during the night is connected to the city power grid. In addition, other passive cooling strategies such as cross ventilation help to reduce energy consumption.

In this project, architecture and landscape present a certain austerity that can be easily perceived in the material’s selection, the reutilized objects, the bare concrete walls and the wild look of the gardens. However, there is also a subtle but obvious sense of abundance in both the house and the gardens. The yearround food production processes now established yet quite experimental and the scale of the plants, flowers and fruits. Local fauna has also settled in the gardens and little frogs, butterflies and hummingbirds are now part of the natural scenery. As Gonzalo Bardach points out, “The luxury is given by the design details, and the strong presence of nature.” Location: Northern district, Buenos Aires, Argentina Landscape Plan: Estudio Bulla (Ana García Ricci, Lucía Ardissone and Ignacio Fleurquin) Architectural plan: BAM! arquitectura (Gonzalo Bardach and MatíasMosquera) Landscape Consultant for use of natives: Dr. Gabriel Burgueño Bulla design team: Alejandra Yamasato, Pablo Rubio Lot area: 430 m2, Built area: 215 m2. Green roofs: 133 m2 Date of completion: 2016 Photography: Jeremías Thomas. Mercedes Moles, Ignacio Fleurquin.

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Creating Green Walls By: Schaduf Schaduf was founded in 2011 with the aim to provide inspired green solutions that enhance the quality of life through social and environmental change. What started with a small scale roof top farming endeavour has

quickly evolved into a major design and technology hub with innovations in landscape architecture, farming, vertical gardening, and a variety of sustainability driven products and services across the Middle East.

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Schaduf are constantly pushing the boundaries of life sciences, engineering and art to cater to the needs of our customers and their wellbeing. The company’s commitment to lead the green movement in the region has attracted an intelligent team of highly talented researchers, architects, landscape architects, planners and engineers with the goal of putting their innovative visions into practice and creating fully integrated environments where design and technology and nature blend together in perfect harmony. Green walls are living, vertical gardens that are attached to the exterior or interior of a building and are an integral part of the vision at Schaduf. Their dream is to see them adapted all over the Middle East due to their extraordinary benefits and their impact in transforming dull and empty spaces into lush living spaces. The company have planted over 15,000m2 covering hundreds of walls in the UAE, Egypt, and Oman.

One of their recent projects is the TAG Sultan Green Generator Rooms which was completed in five months. The compound was built to offer a unique living experience with diverse residential units overlooking beautifully planted green areas. But due to electrical needs 11 generator rooms were placed in the areas that were originally allocated for green spaces, which obstructed the residents› view. The team came up with the idea to cover all those rooms with green walls. Apart from the aesthetics aspect, they had to prioritize functionality. Work commenced on the generator rooms that dot the flowing design of the compound with the objective of reducing sound pollution, blending the building with the landscape and improving the quality of life through design and nature to all residents. The rooms were covered with green to enable the community to enjoy lush green spaces and cool the micro-climates around the generators. The green walls have also reduced

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the temperature inside the generators which could potentially reduce the failure rates of the different electric components. One of the challenges Schaduf faced was the fact that the green walls with their irrigation system and water pipes had to be built in close proximity to electrical wires and equipment. To solve the challenge they installed a custom steel structure that optimized air flow between the green wall

main structure and the generator walls. They then installed an insulation layer and the proprietary recycled geo-textile, which was engineered to retain water and help the plants flourish in hot climates. The last part of the process was selecting the plants. Given the rectangular nature of the rooms they had to treat each side independently based on the sun direction, amount of natural light during the day, the climate, colours combination and water needs.

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Making a difference By: AHBE Landscape Architects AHBE Landscape Architects, an esteemed Los Angelesbased firm known for its expertise in designing thoughtful, evocative landscapes that allow for contemplation and reflection has created a Healing Garden at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for patients, hospital staff, and visiting families and friends.

Using the metaphor of human skin, AHBE developed a multilayered landscape solution that protects the existing buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s structural and mechanical integrity and accounts for an existing drainage system, emergency access, lighting and way finding, as well as extreme weather conditions. The unique solution transformed a concrete plaza above a multi-story garage into a unique, green roof.

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“The Cedars-Sinai Healing Garden Plaza project presented several constraints that encouraged innovative thinking,” explains Calvin Abe, FASLA, RLA, who led the project team on behalf of AHBE Landscape Architects from concept design through construction administration. “The terraces had previously been unused for many years. We aimed to heal the epidermis of the complex by grafting a piece of living, breathing landscape above the existing parking decks.”

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AHBE further redefined the space architecturally by creating four distinct gardens – the Garden of Whimsy, Blue Garden, Plaza Garden and Education Garden. The Garden of Whimsy is intended to lift and energize the human spirit and features a sculptural pavilion by Ball Nogues Studio and undulating planters that when illuminated at night creates a scenic view from the patients’ rooms above. The pavilion knits together the landscape environment and creates a defining visual moment for visitors. The Blue Garden is a counterpoint to the Garden of Whimsy. Given its shady orientation throughout the year, this garden is about quiet, coolness and calm. Intended as a meditative place, AHBE located smaller, closely positioned seating areas in the garden for private conversations or solitude. Small circular reflecting pools with custom “firefly” light fixtures are placed throughout the landscape. The garden’s lights will change colours and enhance an experience that replicates serenity in nature.

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Plaza Garden is a flexible event space with moveable and convertible furniture that functions as an outdoor cafe for a restaurant and a large courtyard space for tented receptions and larger events. Planters feature textural foliage and large-scaled plants, such as agaves, supplemented with succulents and other shade loving plants. The Education Garden is intended to illustrate to the general public how plants from Mediterranean climates, known as “adaptive natives” with similar rainfall from around the world can be adaptable to Southern California. The garden incorporates spaces for outdoor lectures, health fairs and informal meetings. The collaborative design supports Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s mission, “AHBE’s design for the hospital’s outdoor plaza enhances our ability to provide quality patient care which is our number one priority,” explains Zeke Triana, Vice President, Facilities Planning, Design and Construction, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. “The wonderful feedback we have received reflects our goal for this project – to create a place for healing, health and well-being.”

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to a diverse range of community landscape design creating exceptional living environment across the globe addressing this need of high-quality housing. This stimulating book is divided into three sections high-rise residential tower landscape, mid-rise residential block landscape and low-rise villa landscape as each category has its unique landscape character. Included projects demonstrate how landscape architects integrate the key parameters; culture, context, sustainability and budget making it a useful reference to both landscape design professionals and enthusiast. commissioned photographs and meticulously detailed 3D re–creations showing the featured site in its original context. The result of over two decades of teaching experience and academic research at one of the world’s leading universities, The Course of Landscape Architecture will reach international students and professionals. But its wealth of visual material, the wide range of its cultural references and the beauty of the landscapes it features will attract the interest of all who desire to enrich their understanding of how our landscapes have been formed, and how we relate to them.600 illustrations, 550 in color.

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Saudi Arabia

2667

5/14/2018

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