Seasonal Dense(cities) - Living Garden Typologies for Future London by Shi Yin Ling

SEASONAL DENSE(CITIES) LIVING GARDEN TYPOLOGIES FOR FUTURE LONDON

SEASONAL DENSE(CITIES)

LIVING GARDEN TYPOLOGIES

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A garden in the city, a neighbourhood in the garden

SEASONAL DENSE(CITIES)

LIVING GARDEN TYPOLOGIES FOR FUTURE LONDON

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The recently-demolished Robin Hood Gardens, one of the iconic brutalist buildings by The Smithsons championing the ‘streets-in’the-sky’ concept.

THE DENSE(CITY)

The metropolitan Green Belt is a statutory belt around London that restricts major developments from excessively expanding outwards into the countryside. Additionally, London has the largest number of migrants among all regions of the UK. With the large inflow of people and the limited space is has, London is becoming increasingly dense. As buildings and hardscape in the city increase, softscape progressively decrease.

Terrace

Singular

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Slab

Tower

Villa Park

Free Standing

Superblock

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TYPOLOGY OF THE PAST

A city has many different typology of buildings, from individual dwellings, to superblocks and skyscrapers. Starting with Sir Ebenezer Howardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s utopian vision of english garden villages, London went through a phase of affordable yet cleverly designed housing schemes such as the Alexandra Road Estate which closely follows a housing typology that London is accustomed to: low-rise with an open-to-sky backyard with front doors leading directly to streets.

Alexandra Road Estate and Robin Hood Gardens

THE TOWER BLOCK TAKEOVER

However, the isssue of densification has resulted in a distinct shift in the general typology adopted in the built environment. This shift, coupled with the limited funding from the government has the greatest impact on the housing sector as newer developments are naturally taking the forms of tower blocks -- a typology that the city of London is still getting used to. Gardens disappeared and over-the-fence neighbour chats vanished.

St George Wharf Tower

180m

160m

140m

Barbican Towers

120m

South Bank Tower

Trellick Towers

100m

Balfron Tower

80m

Golden Lane Estate

60m

40m

20m Alexandra Road Estate

TOWER HAMLETS

Post-Brexit, London, being a cosmopolitan city which has built its name and presence upon its citizens, both temporary and permanent, local or not. , has placed its focus on the idea of inclusiveness so as to retain its competitive edge in the market. The site chosen for this project is Tower Hamlets in East London. On top of being home to a large number of migrants both in the past till present, Tower Hamlets is located almost equidistant to both the city centre as well as

Canary Wharf -- making it an ideal place for a development targeted at the idea of inclusion and progression.

Air Quality

CO2 50%

Dust 20%

Bacteria 50%

Mould 60%

Humidity

20%

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87%

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1 plant for every 3 people improves air quality

Indoor plants can remove up to 87% of air toxins in 24h

HEADACHE

COUGH

40%

30% Health

Plants create humidity levels matching the recommended human comfort range of 30-60%

FATIGUE

SORETHROAT

20%

30%

Concentration

12%

Creativity

15%

12% faster

Speed in completing a computer task

GREEN BENEFITS

without plants

blood pressure

Productivity

Stress symptoms normalised

Awareness

without plants with plants

pre-task

during task

70%

post-task

lowers stress levels

Plants are known to support human health mentally and physically by reducing stress, improving air quality and lowering background noise. It also helps cool the area down, reducing urban heat effect in modern cities and acts as a natural and seasonal screen for residents privacy. Lush growth during warmer seasons help provide shade while growth during winter provides privacy screening in an otherwise barren environment. Additionally, a greater variety of plants will help reintroduce insect and wildlife into the area, creating a healthy ecology.

The site sits along an existing green corridor, presenting an opportunity for the continuation of greenery in Tower Hamlets.

MASTERPLAN

SITE PHOTOGRAPHS FORMERLY ANCHOR RETAIL PARK

GREEN CORRIDOR

The scale of the site presents an opportunity to provide a considerable amount of green space back to the city. Stepney Green Garden Village will act as a new pocket of green in Tower Hamlets, continuing the green axis along Stepney Green Gardens. The development is a culmination of 3 focus: social, ecological and wildlife. All of these work together to help renew the biodiversity of the area, while the fauna cools the area caused by urban heat effect.

SOCIAL GENERATOR

The development presents itself as a social generator, providing opportunities at different scales for old and new residents to mingle. The old entrance is pedestrianised, forming a public square in which weekend market stalls may take over. Pockets of courtyards and street-like landscaping allows for casual encounters while communal backyards bring back neighbour interactions.

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ECOLOGICAL DENSITY

The first level of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;densityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; explored in this project is of green density. There are many benefits of plants as mentioned before, The development incorporates green spaces of different scale, from public landscaping to private gardens Different microclimates will be set up to allow the growth of a variety of plants, from tropical to temperate.

WILDLIFE PREVALENCE

The second level of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;densityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; explored in this project is of wildlife density. With the variety of plants onsite, a greater range of birds and insects will be drawn to the development. A healthy presence of pollinators will in turn boost the growth of the plants, as well as any residential farming. This interdependency of plants and wildlife renews the biodiversity of the area, creating a lively environment.

SOCIAL INTEGRATION

The last level of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;densityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; explored in this project is from a social perspective. As a gathering spot for locals and non-locals, residents and nonresidents, Stepney Green Garden Village aims to promote social integration and inclusiveness. Ammenties that cater to every age group, race, and social standings are provided. The public promenade which sits on the new pedestrianised walkway invites the public into the site.

ABSTRACTION OF SCALE

A study drawing that amalgamates the 3 strands of concept was made. Done in a manner where the scale of the drawing is obscured, the drawing can be seen in a unit scale, as well as a masterplan scale and the different themes spill into and overlap each other. This idea blurring of scales and boundaries is carried into the development of the project.

Stepney Green Garden Village

PRESENCE OF NATURE

Canary Wharf

An interesting sight as one leaves the Central Business District for Tower Hamlets, the view of the sky gradually widens, and the presence of trees start to increase. Conversely, skyscapers start to diminish and vanish from sight, leaving behind a vast view of nature. Keeping the height of the development similar to the surrounding buildings ensures that Tower Hamlet retain its massive view towards the open sky, a priviledge that housing in the city centre can rarely afford.

An initial massing attempt was referenced after the Barbican, where a mix of both mid and low rise typologies were chosen. However, a large shadow will be casted onto the surrounding residential buildings, which prove unfavourable for a variety of planting.

INITIAL STUDIES

Early iterations of the masterplan showing the general thought process in planning the programs spaces. This thought process is fed into subsequent iterations after researching on urban density and typology from the book: Grand Urban Rules by Alex Lehnerer.

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Private / Quiet

Gymnasium

Library

Supermarket

Public / Active

A basic unit is used to represent a standard family sized house.

The basic unit is broken down into halves, which can be interpreted as 2 new units per old unit, or a courtyard within an individual unit. The houses are arranged along the main circulation. A row typology is placed at the back to make use of the space.

The rows are then broken up to form courtyards at 2 ends and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;free formationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the opposite ends. A main green space is provided at the middle of the site.

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Lines following Stepney Green Road and Hannibal Road are extended, creating the main circulation on site. Units are adapted to suit the pathways, thus creating 3 main types of unit typology.

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Type B

Type C

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Courtyards are formed within each group. A main green space is added at the back, thereby separating the public (main street) from the private (back street). Units are further broken down when shaped according to the terrain.

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A more defined unit is made, and arranged in a liner formwith a secondary pathway through every row and a main pathway every alternate row.

MASTERPLAN

As an alternative to the evergrowing towerblock typologies, Stepney Green Garden Village is a low-rise, high density mixed used development with 4 main layers: 1. underground public realm - retail spaces - working spaces - gym 2. ground level landscaping and gardens 3. housing developments 4. roof top gardens

Courtyards

Housing

Residents circulation (ground)

Public circulation (underground)

STEPNEY GREEN GARDEN VILLAGE

GROUND AND ROOF LEVEL MASTERPLAN

The scheme sits in an orthogonal row formation, with lush green boundary on its perimeters to act as privacy screens for the surrounding residential buildings. The entrance facing the main street is turned into a public space, continuing the street into the development, engaging the pedestrians. Vehicles now enter from the back instead of the front, pedestrianising the street.

01. main entrance public 13. open air courtyard scape 02. gentle sloped lawn 03. timber decking 05. residential walkway 06. main walkway to units 07. exercise area 08. timber shading fins 09. side entrance 10. back entrance 11. entrance to basement 12. water wall feature

BASEMENT MASTERPLAN

Basement programs are arranged with respect to ground level activities, with retail located south closer to the main street while quieter activities north. A large courtyard is placed between the library/work space, providing green views while working. A second courtyard with benches provides the public an area for lunch or short breaks after grocery shopping.

01. entrance to basement 02. food stalls 03. public square 04. promenade 05. water wall 06. water feature with seats 07. supermarket 08. storage 09. gym 10. WC 11. locker room 12. pick-up-point

13. car park 14. computer cluster 15. reading area 16. library reception 17. courtyard

SUSTAINABLE MASTERPLAN

GREY WATER SYSTEM

The development boasts a grey water system in both the public and private areas. Due to increasing rainfall in the area, each unit has a cistern that collects rainwater which will be used to water the plants and maintain humidity in specific areas. Excess water collected will be stored in an unground water tank beneath the carpark. Sprinklers and self watering device become one, decreasing the need for excessively piping to allow roots to grow.

COURTYARD CATALO

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HEATING SYSTEM

Learning from Sainsbury, excess heat generated from refridgerating and lighting devices in both public and private spaces as well as solar energy will be stored in using a ground source heat pump. Additionally, the earth helps raise temperatures up to 4x, providing an efficient source of heat. During colder months, the stored heat will be pumped up to warm the private gardens and courtyards, allowing the continued growth of tropical and sub-tropical plants. The warm earth also produces greater harvest, longer seasons.

COURTYARD CATALO

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GARDENS & COURTYARDS

The web of solar energy and underground heat collection not only wams residential gardens, but also the public courtyards. Presence of trees during winter wams the area by breaking cold wind. The large courtyards also helps bring in natural light into the underground spaces.

COURTYARD CATALO

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CLUSTER AND COURTYARDS

A PLAY BETWEEN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC

CLUSTER LAYOUT

Cut out cards are used to test out various combinations of how the units can be arranged, what views, interactions and spaces are offered. This in turn affects the overall layout of the units - terraced, cluster or singular. This is done in conjunction with the design of the individual units. A play between the different scale occurs

COURTYARD CATALOGUE 4 different courtyard typologies to accommodate, introduce and integrate the various residents into the area. There is a typology for every degree of social openess one has towards his/her surroundings. No matter how private the spaces are, there is always opportunity for one to mingle with his/her neighbours.

The very private

(x9 sets of single units)

The duo

(x8 sets of double unit)

The private-social (x3 sets of 4 units: type A) The very social

(x2 sets of 4 units: type B)

The very private

(x9 sets of single units)

The duo

(x8 sets of double unit)

The private-social (x3 sets of 4 units: type A) The very social

BACKYARD CATALOGUE

(x2 sets of 4 units: type B)

4 different backyard typologies are created to accommodate, introduce and integrate the various residents into the area. There is a typology for every degree of social openess one has towards his/her surroundings. No matter how private the spaces are, there is always opportunity for one to mingle with his/her neighbours. The backyards are flexible in arrangement. One could open up part of his backyard to hold a joint barbeque party with his neighbour.

A communal backyard strip runs along the entire row of houses, encouraging co-ownership of spaces, increasing tolerance and responsibility towards one another.

PRIVATE & PUBLIC

Every unit comes with a private backyard on the ground floor, in addition to the various other gardens on the upper floors. Named the tropical backyard due to the microclimate formed in the area, it is directly connected to the communal backyard. The possibility of growing lush vegetation helps with privacy screening for those who prefer a more private space. In addition, Suitable for growing fruits and vegetables due to the humidity and temperature, it is located right

outside the kitchen, allowing easy access while cooking.

PRIVATE & PUBLIC

Running through the back of house of the terraces is a strip of communal backyard. It is directly linked to the private backyards of each unit. Every unit owns a part of the communal garden which is directly behind their house, in which they play a part in keeping it neat and tidy. This arrangement promotes responsibility, tolerance and understanding between neighbours. The lack of fencing around the area gives an illusion of a larger backyard.

Shared between the neighbours, it provides a safe place for kids to play in, while neighbours can help keep an eye on the children. It can also be opened up for a sunday neighbour barbeque session or even a healthy yoga session!

THE UNIT

THE BLUR BETWEEN INDOORS AND OUTDOORS

FRAMING THE VIEW

The unit was designed through specific moments, whereby each activity in the house is provided with a view of the outside. The different segments are then placed together to consider the arrangements and layout as a whole. Further iterations and edits are then carried out accordingly.

overall spatial arrangement combined model

bedroom 1 first floor

bedroom 2 first floor

Bathroom + bay window first floor

entrance + study/dining + landing window ground floor

WC + kitchen + herb garden ground floor

UNIT DEVELOPMENT

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

ROOF PLAN

SECTIONS

GARDEN SECTIONS

A strategic cut through the house reveals the many gardens within the unit. On the ground floor, a view of the tropical backyard is seen, while the first floor reveals the water garden between the 2 rooms. Lastly, the roof garden, offering a view of the development. Nature bleeds into the unit, blurring the boundary between indoor and outdoor. The close presence of nature in relation to the different spaces in the house allows the residents to reap the benefits of nature despite being indoors.

South facing courtyard

Gardens

Existing Shading

Ideal Shading

Full shade

Full sun

SE/SW

Partial shade Full sun

Partial shade

Seasonal

Full sun

Low/ controlled

Varied

SE/S/SW

1.5 x 4 x 0.7

Humid

Seasonal

Sky, N

Partial shade

Partial shade Full sun

Sky, S

Partial shade Full sun

Between WC+B & B

1.5 x 2

Humid

Seasonal

Sky, S

Partial shade Full sun

Sky, N

Partial shade

Partial shade Full sun

Roof

4x2

Low

Sky, N

Full sun

Sky, S

Full sun

Level

Location

Size (m)

Humidity

Ground

Under stairs

4x1

Low/ controlled

Ground

Below BR, beside LR

3.5 x 1.6

Humid

Ground

Back of house

4 x 7.6

Low

Ground

Outside kitchen, Occupies both tropical & backyard

Varied

First

Between BR

First

Roof

Temperature (Â°)

Curated Garden 1

japanese stone garden sartorial bonsai natural light/ shaded, indoor

Room temp

The Tropical Garden

of lush and thick greenery Shaded, humid, outdoor

North facing courtyard

Warm ~18Â°

Facing

NE/NW

Existing Shading

Ideal Shading

Full sun

Full shade

Partial shade

Full sun

The Backyard 3

the typical Open to sky, partly shaded depending on time

Au Naturale Herb Rack

variety of kitchen herbs and scents Shaded/ sun depending on herb types

NE/N/NW

Water Garden

Calm and contemplation Skylight, wet, outdoor

Climbing alley 6

bathroom plants & creepers skylight, tight space, humid

The Roof Garden 7

Optimal sunbed, test cultivation Open to sky, full sun BR: Bedroom LR: Living room

GREEN CATALOGUE

Seasonal

WC+B: Water closet + basin B: Bathroom

There are a total of 7 different gardens of various size and microclimate within the unit. A curated garden on beneath the stairs that allows for highly controlled environments, a tropical backyard with a herb rack outside the kitchen. A typical backyard for lounging, a water garden to sooth the nerves after a day of hard work. A climbing alley between the service rooms makes use of small spaces and a roof garden to enjoy the view while gardening. Each

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microclimate

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The Tropical Garden

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GREEN DENSITY

japanese stone garden sartorial bonsai natural light/ shaded, indoor

Curated Garden

of lush and thick greenery Shaded, humid, outdoor

the typical Open to sky, partly shaded depending on time

Au Naturale Herb Rack

variety of kitchen herbs and scents Shaded/ sun depending on herb types

Water Garden

Calm and contemplation Skylight, wet, outdoor

Climbing alley

bathroom plants & creepers skylight, tight space, humid

The Roof Garden

Optimal sunbed, test cultivation Open to sky, full sun

Each plot measures 7.6m x 25.4m on which a 2 storey, 2 bedroom unit is built on., of which 47.25% of the built floor area is green. The units prioritise the quality of dense living, which can be attributed to the following: 1. presence of nature within living quarters 2. environmentally sustainable 3. essential in spatial size, flexible in utility

1st floor

Main frontage & entrance to units

Roof plan

Ground floor

Roof Garden

1st floor

15.4m

Back gardens

7.6m Main frontage & entrance to units

one unit

Ground floor

EXPLODED UNIT

The exploded unit on the right clearer shows the layout of the house, the relationship each interior space has with the different gardens and the views offered.

Curated Garden

East elevation

North (front) elevation

Area of investigation 1

LIGHT

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Possible uses: Zen garden Sartorial bonsai collection Xeriscaping South facing courtyard

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Humidity

Low/ controlled

1.6

7.6

Temperature (Â°)

Room temp

Humid

Warm ~18Â°

Seasonal

Low

CURATED GARDEN Low/ controlled

Varied

Environment: 4m x 1m Low humidity Room temperature Needs full sun North facing courtyard

Existing Shading

Ideal Shading

Full shade

Full sun

SE/SW

Partial shade Full sun

Partial shade

The curated is located on the Full sun Fullgarden sun Full ground sun N

Facing

SE/S/SW

4 x 0.7

Humid

Seasonal

Sky, N

Humid

Seasonal

Sky, S

Facing

NE/NW

Existing Shading

Full sun

Full shade

Partial shade

floor, beside the glass block wall. The indoor environment allows maximum natural light while providing a controlled environment for a more curated selection ofNE/N/NW plants.

To facilitate this environment, a traditional glass block wall is chosen over a Kalwall as it allows greater light transmission. In order to retain Partial shade Partial shade Partial shade Sky, S a level ofFull privacy sun for the residents, Fulltextured sun materiality of the glass blocks are taken into consideration. Partial shade Full sun

Partial shade Full sun

Sky, N

Ideal Shading

Partial shade

In solid stair threads with a holding Fulladdition, sun frame is chosen over glass threads to stay in line with a possible budget. A frame is chosen to allow light to filter in during the day.

Partial shade Full sun Partial shade Full sun

Solid tread, framed riser

Roof railing: Solid tread andupriser The metal balustrade continues and turns into a safety railing on the roof.

Solid tread, framed riser Solid tread, framed riser

Cantilevered potted bench: Making full use of the light well, a bench integrated with plant holders is an extension of the balustrade and a pleasant area to relax.

Metal balustrade: A continuous flowing metal balustrade wraps around the stairwell all the way to the roof. Its organic form mimics nature.

KEY 1. sw angled blocking piece 2. ms flat stiffener plate welded to balustrade 3. balustrade bolted to rise w socket-head bolts 4. treads and risers of reinforced folded ms plate

Light stairwell: ‘The slender design and ‘floating’ treads maximise 1 2 3 4 light reaching the 1 plants. 2 3 The double4 the amount of height stairwell 1 2 also3 acts as 4a ventilation chimney, drawing warm air out via convection currents. KEY KEY 1. sw angled blocking piece 1. clear float glass tread 2. ms flat stiffener plate welded 2. ms angle to balustrade 3. ms plate string KEY 3. balustrade bolted to rise w 4. bolt Green Wall: 1. clear float glass tread socket-head bolts Patrick Blanc’s vertical garden system is employed 4. treads and risers of 2. ms angle reinforced folded ms plate due to its thin and lightweight system

3. ms plate string 4. bolt

Curated Garden: Lightweight aluminium tray to contain growth medium/water/plants

KEY 1. galvanised metal railing 2. larch tread metal plate and KEY3. welded balustrade 1. galvanised metal railing 4. balustrade bolted to metal railing w socket-head bolts

2. larch tread 3. welded metal plate and balustrade 4. balustrade bolted to metal railing w socket-head bolts 1

4 2

Bathroom, climbing alley and water closet 3

Glass block facade 1:5 Section Detail 2-storey glass wall:

An airtight central void

1. Glass block flanked by double2. Plated aluminiumheight cover strip, glass wall on clipped on both sides. The ribbed 3. Opening light,glass insulating unit increases fized surface with adhesive refraction and 4. Permanently elastic joint of images, distortion 5. Copper panel

maintaining privacy.

Glass block facade Section Detail 1. Glass block 2. Plated aluminium cover strip, 3. Opening light, insulating unit fixed with adhesive 4. Permanently elastic joint 5. Copper panel

Curated Garden

CURATED PLANTS

A list of possible plants are researched and formulated, from hardy plants to species that are more vulnerable. Flowering and fruit varieties are chosen to show a possible spectrum and perhaps colour scheme of the area.

Hardiness rating H1a : > 15 ºC H1b : 10-15 ºC H1c : 5-10 ºC H2 : 1-5 ºC H3 : -5 to 1 ºC H4 : -10 to -5 ºC H5 : -15 to -10 ºC H6 : -20 to -15 ºC H7 : <-20 ºC

Chalk Loam Clay Sand Loam

Chalk Chalk Clay Clay Loam Loam Sand

Chalk Clay Loam Loam Sand Sand

ummer

100-150 10-50

10-50 250-400

10-50 50-100

10-50

400-800

10-50

50-100 10-50 10-50

100-150 10-50 50-100

100-150 100-150

100-150 800-12000

Light requirements

- - -

H2 H2 Hardiness H2 H1A Soil Loam Sand

Loam Loam Sand

Evergreen Evergreen

Evergreen

250-400 250-400

250-400

10-50 250-400

50-100

100-150

800-12000 150-250

400-800 150-250

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10-50

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H2 H2 H2

H1C H2 H1A

H1C H1B

H5 H1B

H5 H5

H5 H1B

H2 H1B

H1C

Clay Loam Loam Sand

Loam Sand

Chalk Clay Loam

Chalk Clay Loam Sand

Chalk Clay Loam Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Clay Loam Sand Loam Sand Sand

Loam Sand Loam Sand

Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Clay Sand Loam Sand

Chalk Clay Clay Loam Loam Sand Sand

Clay Loam Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Clay Loam Loam Sand Sand

Sand

Loam Sand

Moist

Moist Moist

Well Well

Well

Moist

Soil-water Moist

Moist Moist

Moist

Well

Well Well Drainage Well Well

Well Well

Well

Well-poor

Well

Well Well

Well

Winter Autumn Spring

Winter Autumn Summer

Winter

Autumn

Improves Air quality significantly pollinator

Autumn

Well Well-poor

100-150 50-100 10-50

Evergreen Evergreen

Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen

Improves Air Improves Air quality significantly quality significantly pollinator

Well ell-poor

Moist Moist

50-100 50-100 10-50

Flower Autumn

Summer

Winter Autumn Spring

Summer

Winter Autumn Spring

Autum Spring Summer Summer Winter

Others

Winter Autumn Spring

Autum Spring Summer Summer Winter

Autumn

Summer

Summer Summer

Autum Spring Summer Summer Spring Winter

Spring

Improves Air quality significantly

Moist Moist

10-50

Aeonium arboreum ‘Atropurpurem’ Dark Purple Houseleek Tree

H2 H5

100-150

Agave Parryi Parry’s Agave

H5 H5

10-50

Howea Belmoreana Chlorophytum comosum ‘Variegatum’ Belmore Sentry Palm Variegated Spider Ivy

H5 H2

10-50

Evergreen

Howea Belmoreana Sasa Palmata Belmore Sentry Palm Broad-leaved bamboo

10-50 10-50

Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen

Sasa Palmata Hedera Helix Broad-leaved Common Ivy bamboo

Evergreen

Hedera Helixtrifasciata Sansevieria Common Ivy Mother-in-law’s Tongue

(cm) 50-100 50-100 10-50 Height50-100

Evergreen

Aeonium arboreum ‘Atropurpurem’ Sansevieria trifasciata Dark Purple Houseleek Mother-in-law’s Tongue Tree

400-800 10-50

Deciduous

Nepenthes ‘Bill Bailey’ Aeonium arboreum ‘Atropurpurem’ Agave Parryi Tropical Pitcher Plant Tree Dark Purple Houseleek Parry’s Agave

400-800 10-50

Deciduous

Evergreen Evergreen EvergreenFoliage Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen

Agave Parryi Crassula ovatacomosum ‘Hummel’s‘Variegatum’ Sunset’ Chlorophytum Parry’s Agave Jade Plant ‘Hummel’s Variegated Spider Ivy Sunset’

10-50 0-50

Chlorophytum comosum ‘Variegatum’ Billbergia Nutans Variegated Friendship Spider Plant Ivy

(cm) 50-100 50-100 10-50Spread10-50

Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’ Hall’s Japanese Honeysuckle

100-150 10-50

Dicentra ‘Stuart Boothman’ Bleeding Heart

100-150 10-50

Begonia ‘Illumination Orange’ Begonia ‘Illumination Orange’

10-50 0-50

Genus, species,

Evergreen Evergreen

Nepenthes ‘Bill Bailey’ Tropical ‘Ambassador Pitcher Plant Rose’ Begonia Begonia ‘Ambassador Rose’

English ‘Bill names Nepenthes Bailey’ Crassula ovata ‘Hummel’s Sunset’ Tropical Pitcher Plant Jade Plant ‘Hummel’s Sunset’

Billbergia Nutans ‘Halliana’ Lonicera japonica Friendship PlantHoneysuckle Hall’s Japanese

Crassula ovata ‘Hummel’s Sunset’ Billbergia Nutans Jade Plant ‘Hummel’s Sunset’ Friendship Plant

Dicentra Boothman’ Lonicera ‘Stuart japonica ‘Halliana’ Bleeding Heart Honeysuckle Hall’s Japanese

Dicentra ‘Illumination ‘Stuart Boothman’ Begonia Orange’ Bleeding‘Illumination Heart Begonia Orange’

Evergreen Deciduous

ciduous ciduous

Winter Autumn Summer

Summer

Spring

Curated Garden

CURATED VIEW

As you enters the house, you are visually greeted with a view of the backyard. To the right sits the curated garden, with its scented plants purifying shoe cupboard as you take off your shoes. In the distant left, a view of the lush tropical garden is seen. One step into the house, but your mind wanders back into nature.

Tropical Garden

2 3

Possible uses: Shaded plants Mushroom farm South facing courtyard

Size (m)

Humidity

4x1

Low/ controlled

3.5 x 1.6

Humid

4 x 7.6

Low

Varied

Low/ controlled

Environment: 3.5m x 3.2m (1.6 under overhang) High humidity Avg ~ 15°C Dappled sunlight North facing courtyard

Existing Shading

Ideal Shading

Full shade

Full sun

SE/SW

Partial shade Full sun

Partial shade

Seasonal

Full sun

Varied

SE/S/SW

The tropical garden is NE/N/NW located on the ground capillary action, thus helping to main the overall floor, towards the back of the house, directly humidity in the area, while watering the epiphytes beside the kitchen and living room. The slight and other climbing plants. overhang from the bedroom above creates a slightly environment reminiscent Partial shade shaded Partial shade Partial shade ofPartial shade Sky, S Full sun Full sun Full sun rainforest floor structure.

Temperature (°)

Room temp

Warm ~18°

Facing

TROPICAL GARDEN

1.5 x 4 x 0.7

Humid

Seasonal

Sky, N

1.5 x 2

Humid

Seasonal

Sky, S

4x2

Low

Seasonal

Sky, N

Facing

NE/NW

Partial shade N Water collected in the Sky, water Partial shade Full sun Full sun

Existing Shading

Ideal Shading

Full sun

Full shade

Partial shade

Full sun

garden overflows Partial shade Partial shade into a small pipe integrated into the first floorFull sun slab and trickles onto the cable trellis. The Fulltrellises sun Full sun with aSky, Full sun wrapped feltS layer and are titledFull sun to allow water to travel along it via gravity and

~600mm

96mm

3 4

5 2

30mm 86mm

+ stepped drainage slows flow of water compared to a continuous slope. + Cables tilted to allow water to travel via capillary and gravity action + side trellis acts as a vegetation screen when plants have grown

30mm 86mm 96mm

~600mm Cable trellis connection detail 1. Rawl plug 2. M8 Dual Thread Screw 3. M8 Dome Nut 4. M8 Nutw 5. M8 Threaded Stud 6. 4mm Wire Tension Cable 7. Felt layer 8. Copper drip plate

~600mm

96mm

3 4

5 1

30mm 86mm

+ raised platform with gaps allow for light to pass through and the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;forest floorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to grow

Tropical Garden

TROPICAL PLANTS

Plant growth in the understory canopy is usually limited to low lying shrubs, ferns, climbing plants and fruit trees like bananas. They do not usually grow past 4m. Epiphytes, native to rainforests, are plants that derive moisture and nutrients from the air and rain. A habitat similar to the structure of rainforests is created. Epiphytes will be grown on trellis and its dangling leaves/roots will allow allow to drip off them, maintaining a constant humid and shaded environment. A series of tropical plants are chosen as a

possible example of how the tropical garden may be treated.

Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Purpurea’ Wood Spurge ‘Purpurea’

EvergreenDeciduous Evergreen Evergreen EvergreenDeciduous DeciduousEvergreen EvergreenEvergreen Evergreen Evergreen

Daphne Laureola Spurge Laurel

IIris foetidissima Stinking Iris

Galanthus ‘Trympostor’ Snowdrop Euphorbia ‘Trympostor’ amygdaloides ‘Purpurea’ Wood Spurge ‘Purpurea’

Ruscus aculeatus ‘John Redmond’ Butcher’s Broom ‘John Redmond’ Daphne Laureola Spurge Laurel

Asplenium Nidus IIris foetidissima Bird’s Nest Fern Stinking Iris

Deciduous

Athyrium filix - femina Lady Fern ‘Trympostor’ Galanthus Snowdrop ‘Trympostor’

Evergreen

Butcher’s Broom ‘John Redmond’

Evergreen

Aechmea orlandiana Finger God Ruscusofaculeatus ‘John Redmond’

Athyrium filix - femina Lady Fern

Evergreen

Asplenium Nidus Bird’s Nest Fern

Aechmea orlandiana Finger of God

Semi Evergreen Semi Evergreen EvergreenEvergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Foliage Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen

Neoregelia spectabilis Painted fingernail

Dryopteris affinis Golden Shield Fern

Aucuba japonia ‘Crotonifolia’ Japanese Laurel ‘Crotonifolia’ Neoregelia spectabilis Painted fingernail

Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis Dwarf SweetScolopendrium Box Asplenium Hart’s Tongue Fern

Viburnum x hillieri ‘Winton’ Arrowwoodaffinis ‘Winton’ Dryopteris Golden Shield Fern

Vinca Minor ‘Atropurpurea’ Dark Purple-flowered periwinkle Aucuba japonia ‘Crotonifolia’ Japanese Laurel ‘Crotonifolia’

Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis Dwarf Sweet Box

Genus, species, English names

Viburnum x hillieri ‘Winton’ Arrowwood ‘Winton’

Vinca Minor ‘Atropurpurea’ Dark Purple-flowered periwinkle Evergreen

Asplenium Scolopendrium Hart’s Tongue Fern

Evergreen

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100-150

150-250 Spread (cm)50-100

150-250 150-250 100-150 50-100

50-100 10-50

150-250 10-50 50-100

10-50

50-100

50-100 10-50

10-50 50-100

50-100 100-150

50-100 10-50

10-50

100-150

50-100

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< 10

150-250 Height (cm)50-100

100-150 <150-250 10 150-250

50-100 10-50

10-50 100-150 150-250

10-50

50-100

10-50 10-50

50-100 10-50

50-100 50-100

50-100 10-50

50-100

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H2 H5

H6H5

H1BH6

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Chalk Clay Loam Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Clay Clay Loam Loam Sand Sand

Light

H6 Hardiness

H6 H5

H5 H6

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Clay Loam Sand

H1B

H5H5

H5 H6

Chalk Clay Loam Loam Sand Sand

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Chalk Chalk Clay Loam Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Clay Loam Sand

Chalk Loam Sand

Chalk Clay Loam Sand

Soil Chalk Clay Loam Sand

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Moist

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Moist Moist

MoistMoist

Moist

Moist Moist

Moist

Well-poor

Well Drainage Well

Well Well-poor

Well Well

Well

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Well Well

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Autumn

Autumn Winter

Spring Winter

Spring Summer

Flower Autumn

Summer

Winter

Autumn Spring Autumn Spring Summer Summer Summer

Autumn

Summer

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Autumn Summer Summer

Autumn Winter

Spring

Autumn Summer Autumn Summer

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Summer

Spring Autumn

Autumn Winter

Autumn Spring Summer Winter

Spring Winter Summer

Summer

pollinator

Others

pollinator

Autumn Spring Summer

Autumn

Tropical Garden

TROPICAL VIEW

Conveniently located in front of the kitchen is the tropical garden and a herb rack. Full length sliding and swinging doors/windows frame the kitchen. With a push or a slide, one can easily access the rack of available herbs, vegetables or fruits. The heat and moisture from the kitchen also helps with the growth of the sub tropical/ tropical plants. Additionally, the plants act as a natural air filter

after heavy cooking, relieving the house of any oily cooking smell that one might dislike.

Climbing Alley

Possible uses: Climbers Mushrooms South facing courtyard

Size (m)

Humidity

4x1

Low/ controlled

3.5 x 1.6

Humid

4 x 7.6

Low

Varied

Temperature (°)

Room temp

Warm ~18°

Seasonal

North facing courtyard

Existing Shading

Ideal Shading

Full shade

Full sun

SE/SW

Partial shade Full sun

Partial shade

NE/NW

Full shade

Partial shade

Full sun

Facing

SE/S/SW

Low/ controlled

Varied

1.5 x 4 x 0.7

Humid

Seasonal

Sky, N

1.5 x 2

Humid

Seasonal

Sky, S

4x2

Low

CLIMBING ALLEY

Seasonal

Environment: 1.5m x 2m High humidity Varies with season Full sun

Sky, N

Facing

Existing Shading

The climbing alley is located on the first floor, between the WC and NE/N/NW the bathroom. Warm moisture escape through vents present near the ceiling and condenses upon contact with cool air into the climbing alley.

Ideal Shading

Hardiness rating

Partial shade

Excess water in the wasterFull basin Full collected sun sun over the the bathroom is filtered into the climbing alley. The small space is home to climbing Partial shade Sky, N Partial shade Partial shade plants and fruits Full sun Full sun that require a variety of light requirements.

Partial shade

Sky, S

Partial shade

H1a : > 15 ºC H1b : 10-15 ºC H1c : 5-10 ºC H2 : 1-5 ºC Partial shade H3sun : -5 to 1 ºC Full H4 : -10 to -5 ºC H5 : -15 to -10 ºC Partial shade H6sun : -20 to -15 ºC Full H7 : <-20 ºC

Full sun

Sky, S

Full sun

Light requirements Hardiness Soil

Evergreen

400-800

50-100

150-250

250-400

50-100

100-150

10-50

100-150

50-100

250-400

<1200

250-400

150-250

800-1200

100-150

250-400

50-100

150-250

100-150

150-250

800-1200

Clay Loam Sand

Chalk Clay Loam Sand

Soil-water

Moist

Drainage

Well

H1B Chalk Sand

Well

Deciduous Deciduous

Deciduous Deciduous Deciduous

Campsis radicans Trumpet Vine

Deciduous

Osmunda regalis Royal Fern

Deciduous

Ribes uva-crispa ‘Greenfinch’ Gooseberry ‘Greenfinch’

Evergreen

Ribes speciosum Californian fuchsia

Evergreen

Rubus idaeus Ruby Beauty Raspberry

Evergreen

Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald n Gold’ Spindle ‘Emerald n Gold’

Evergreen

Rosa ‘Paul’s Scarlet Climber’ Rose ‘Paul’s Scarlet Climber’

150-250

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’ Eulalia ‘Morning Light’

Height (cm)

Hendera helix Common Ivy

250-400

Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’ Variegated Japanese Laurel

Spread (cm)

SPhilodendron scandens Heart-leaf

Sasa palmata broad-leaved bamboo Evergreen

Ilex aquifolium ‘Argentea Marginata’ Silver-margined holly

Genus, species, English names

Foliage

Chalk Loam Sand

Chalk Clay Loam Sand

Chalk Loam Sand

Chalk Clay Loam Sand

Chalk Loam Sand

Clay Loam Sand

Chalk Clay Loam Sand

Moist

Well

Well-poor

Well

Winter

Spring Summer Autumn

Autumn Spring

Spring

Flower

Summer

Summer Spring Autumn

Autumn

pollinator

Others

pollinator

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Autumn Summer

Spring

pollinator

Summer Winter

Autumn Winter

Climbing Alley

ALLEY VIEW

As one steps into the bath after a long day of work, a view of the climbing alley is presented. The plants sway gently with the night breeze, casting dancing shadows. A view of the sky is also provided via the unique water basin roof. The environment created in this corner of the house is one of tranquility and relaxation. The climbing plants help act as a privacy screen from the nighbours as well.

Water Garden

the typical Open to sky, partly shaded depending on time

Back of house

Ground

3.5 x 1.6

Below BR, beside LR

Ground

Under stairs

Ground

Varied

Au Naturale Herb Rack

Low/ controlled

Partial shade

Varied

Outside kitchen, Occupies both tropical & backyard

Ground

Full shade

variety of kitchen herbs and scents Shaded/ sun depending on herb types

NE/NW

Water Garden

Full sun

Low/ controlled

4 x 7.6

Low

Sky, N

Seasonal

Partial shade Full sun

Full sun

Partial shade

Full shade

Partial shade

SE/S/SW

Partial shade Full sun

Size (m)

Seasonal

ocation

Humid

controlled Low/

1.5 x 4 x 0.7

Partial shade Full sun 4x1

Between BR

Partial shade

der stairs

First

Sky, N

Humid

NE/N/NW

Full sun

2. Backyard drainage that connects to main water tanks

Calm and contemplation Skylight, wet, outdoor

Partial shade Full sun

3.5 x 1.6

Full sun

Gutter system designed to collect

Climbing alley

Partial shade Full sun

ow BR, beside LR

Full sun

Sky, S

NE/N/NW

Full sun

The Backyard

Full shade

Full sun

Existing Shading

Ideal Shading

Facing

Existing Shading

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The Tropical Garden

Partial shade Full sun

Facing

SE/SW

Temperature (°)

Full sun

Partial shade

Warm ~18°

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Humid

Room temp

SE/SW

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Between WC+B & B

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Optimal sunbed, test cultivation Open to sky, full sun

1.5 x 2

Seasonal

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3. Rainwater collected on roof 4. Draints into water tank 5. Overflows directed to the backyard and into the main water tanks

WC+B: Water closet + basin B: Bathroom

4x2

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=8 x 0.9 x 594 x 0.99 x 0.05 =211l

Volume of water tank: = 550mm x 1400mm x 800mm =0.55m x 1.4m x 0.8m =0.616m3 =616l

Since water tank is shared between 2 units, Yr2units= 305l x 2 = 610l

Calculating Tank size - available yield

(Immediate Approach stated in BS:8515 outlined in BREEAM)

Since the tank is shared between 2 units, double checking with other sources of calculation further confirms that there will be instances of overflow and its effects will be seen AT TIMES. This ensures that the overflow instances will be seen as a novelty and acts a measure of severity of climate change.

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d (l)

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Coeff: 0.40

Area = 8m2 Hardscape for lounging Coeff: 0.75-0.90

Since water tank is shared between 2 units, Yr2units= 305l x 2 = 610l

1:20 Drainage long secti

1. Galvanised ms overflow sp 2. Zinc cover flashing mount 3. Preformed box gutter of 3 enclosed in 2mm galverni 4. 20mm slit for water drain 5. Roof parapet 6. Galvanised metal sheet to 7. Pulley system 8. Water feature to create w 9. Floating device 10. Double layer glass/ceram 11. 50mm pipe connecting w 12. 23mm pipe leading to tro

1:20 Drainage long section

Area = 8m Hardscape for lounging 2

Coeff: 0.75-0.90

1. Galvanised ms overflow spout 2. Zinc cover flashing mounted on battens 3. Preformed box gutter of 30mm polyurethane foam enclosed in 2mm galvernised inner and outer casing 4. 20mm slit for water drainage 5. Roof parapet 6. Galvanised metal sheet to direct water flow 7. Pulley system 8. Water feature to create water trickling sound 9. Floating device 10. Double layer glass/ceramic (?) tank 11. 50mm pipe connecting water tank to water garden 12. 23mm pipe leading to tropical garden

12 11

Water Garden

WATER PLANTS

Plants with a variety of growth depth are chosen based on the depth of the tank. Submerged plants provide oxygen for those wishing to rear small fishes, while floating plants provide fresh air to the rooms.

Hardiness rating H1a : > 15 ºC H1b : 10-15 ºC H1c : 5-10 ºC H2 : 1-5 ºC H3 : -5 to 1 ºC H4 : -10 to -5 ºC H5 : -15 to -10 ºC H6 : -20 to -15 ºC H7 : <-20 ºC

Riverbank plants

Ceratophyllum Demersum, Hortwort

Myosotis Scorpioides Water Forget-me-not

Butomus Umbellatus Flowering Rush

Juncus Effusus. F. Spiralis Corkscrew Rush

Clay Loam

Clay Loam Sand

Clay Chalk Loam Sand

Clay Loam

Clay Loam Sand

Foliage

Evergreen

Deciduous

Semi Evergreen

Deciduous

Semi Evergreen

Deciduous

Evergreen -

Hardiness

Oxygenation

Purification

Height (cm)

< 10

deep water

semideep water

shallow water

Genus, species, English names

Light requirements

10-50

< 10

Deciduous

x x

x < 10

Clay Loam Sand

10-50

100-150

Summer

10-50

50-100

Flower Autumn Spring

Spring

Summer

Others

Summer

Summer Pollinator

Location, depth of water (cm)

Sagittaria Sagittifolia Arrowhead

Hydrocharis Morsus-Ranae, Frogbit

Clay Loam Sand

Stratiotes Aloides Water Soldier

Clay Loam Sand

0-10 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 80-90 90-100 >100

Hottonia Palustris, Water Violet

Soil

Ranunculus Aquatilis, Common Water crowfoot

Nymphawa ‘Pygmaea Helvola’ Waterlily ‘Pygmaea Helvola’

Floating Plants

Nymphoides Peltata Yellow Floating Heart

Plants with floating leaves

Nymphaea Alba White Water Lily

Underwater

Summer

Water Garden

WATER GARDEN

Everyday, one is awaken by the stream of light that enters the room through the glass corner of the room, soothed by the trickling sound of water just outside the window, and greeted with a window of green outside the door and windows.

Roof Garden

Green roof

Green roof/ hard roof

7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Optimal sunbed, test cultivation Open to sky, full sun

The Roof Garden

bathroom plants & creepers skylight, tight space, humid

Climbing alley

Calm and contemplation Skylight, wet, outdoor

Water Garden

variety of kitchen herbs and scents Shaded/ sun depending on herb types

Au Naturale Herb Rack the typical Open to sky, partly shaded depending on time

2 6

The Backyard

of lush and thick greenery Shaded, humid, outdoor

The Tropical Garden

japanese stone garden sartorial bonsai natural light/ shaded, indoor

Curated Garden

Possible uses: Planting green roof Green lawn Hard roof

Environment: 4m x 2m Low humidity Seasonal temperature

7 7

ROOF GARDEN

The roof garden is an open-air garden that offers controlled gardening opportunities and a view of the development. The initial design was a simple green roof structure. However, after consultation with horticulturalist Amberly and garderner Watson, this presents an issue of unwanted growth of weeds and other invasive species, which will make tending to the garden a nightware. Hence to prevent the rapid and unwanted growths, a layer of weed suppressing fabric is integrated

into the design. The fabric can be removed and stored away when plants have grown and are able to cover the soil/ require expansion/ reseeding of a new plant. 3D printed pegs of 250mm length are supplied, allowing owners to customise their planting layout base on an imaginary 250mm x250mm grid. This results in easy maintenance allowing all age groups to be involved in gardening.

Two ways of attaching fabric 1. Pierce a small hole at the edge and mount it over the peg. The knob on the top prevents the fabric from slipping off.

2. Sew a string/band to the corners of the fabric and loop it over the pegs.

A B

kEY

KEY

A. Weed suppressing fabric B. 3D printed pegs C. Growth medium D. Woven landscape fabric E. Gravel drainage F. Waterproof layer and butyl liner G. Insulation

1:5 SECTION DETAIL

A. Weed suppressing fabric B. 3D printed pegs C. Growth medium D. Woven landscape fabric E. Gravel drainage F. Waterproof layer and butyl liner G. Insulation

Two ways of attaching fabric

1. Pierce a small hole at the edge and mount it over the peg. The knob on the top prevents the fabric from slipping off.

2. Sew a string/band to the corners of the fabric and loop it over the pegs. A 12 11 10

9 8

5 4

1:15 Axonometric of maintenance scheme 6

Roof GardenAA Drainage Detail 1:5 SECTION

12 11

9 8

5 4

7 6

1. Lead flashing chased over gutter 2. Preformed box gutter of 30mm polyurethane foam enclosed in 2mm galvernised inner and outer casing 3. 30 x 30mm bearer fixed to gutter walls 4. 20mm ply 5. 75 x 50mm stud frame 6. Vegetation-free strip 7. Insulation 8. 9. Drainage layer: 50mm lightweight granular mix 10. Filter fabric 11. Growth medium 12. ~70mm extensive single-course substrate 13. Gravel 14. Roof drainage 15. 310mm (Material_ diameter wall)

Roof Garden

ROOF PLANTS

Excess water is drained and collectedin the roof drainage system that is shared between 2 units. Water then either flow into the water garden or into the overflow spout directly into the backyard depending on water levels and pressure. A natural environment is presented on the roof, without land invasive species such as squirrels. Providing an opportunity for bird feeding and watching. Plants chosen for this garden are more hardy as

they are exposed to the natural environment. A range of pollinators provides the opportunity of cross pollination brought about by wind, birds and insects.

Evergreen Foliage

Habit

Habit Mat

Spread (cm)

Spread 50-100 (cm)

Height (cm)

Height 10-50 (cm)

Light requirements Light requirements

Hardiness H7

Evergreen Evergreen Deciduous Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Deciduous Evergreen Deciduous Deciduous Evergreen DeciduousDeciduous Evergreen Evergreen Deciduous Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Deciduous Evergreen Evergreen Deciduous Deciduous Clump Mat

Mat Mat

50-100 10-50

10-50 < 10

< 10 50-100

10-50 10-50

Mat Clump

<10-50 10 --

MatMat

Mat Mat

MatMat

Mat Bulb

50-100 10-50

0-10 10-50

10-50 10-50

10-50 < 10

<10-50 10

< 10 < 10

< 10 100-150

Tufted Mat

Bushy Mat

<10-50 10

< 10 10-50

< 1010-50

10-50 100-150

<10-50 10

10-50 < 10

Bulb Tufted

Bushy Mat < 10 10-50 <10-50 10

Clump Mat

10-50 10-50

10-50 50-100

10-50 < 10

<10-50 10

Bolax Gummifera

Bolax Gummifera Pulsatilla halleri subsp. salvica Slovak Pasqueflower

Pulsatilla halleri subsp. salvica Delosperma ‘Ruby Coral’ Slovak Pasqueflower

Delosperma ‘Ruby Coral’ Delosperma cooperi

Delosperma cooperi Erodium ‘Spanish Eyes’

Erodium ‘Spanish Eyes’ Globularia Cordifolia Heart-leaved globe daisy

Globularia Cordifolia Muscari latifolium Heart-leaved Broad-Leavedglobe grapedaisy hyacinth

Muscari latifolium Thumus serpyllum L. hyacinth Broad-Leaved grape Breckland thyme

Thumus serpyllum L. Iris reticulata Breckland thyme Early Bulbous Iris

Iris reticulata Allium ‘Gladiator’ Early Bulbous Iris Allium ‘Gladiator’

Allium ‘Gladiator’ Geranium dalmaticum Allium ‘Gladiator’ Dalmatian Geranium

Geranium dalmaticum Dianthus alpinus Dalmatian Geranium Alpine Pink

Dianthus alpinus Armeria maritima ‘Alba’ Alpine Pink Thrift ‘Alba’

Armeria maritima ‘Alba’ Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’ Thrift ‘Alba’ Golden Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’ Sedum Golden spathulifolium Creeping Jenny‘Purpureum’ Purple spoon-leaved stonecrop

Sedum spathulifolium ‘Purpureum’ Hylotelephium ‘Carl’ stonecrop Purple spoon-leaved Stonecrop ‘Carl’

Hylotelephium ‘Carl’ Polypodium vulgare Stonecrop ‘Carl’ Common polypody

Genus, species, English names

Polypodium vulgare Common polypody

Genus, species, English names

Foliage

Evergreen

Clump Mat

Clump Moss

Moss

50-100 10-50

10-50 10-50

10-50 50-120

50-120

< 10 < 10

10-50 < 10

10-50 40-75

40-75

Mat Mat

H7 H7

H5H7

H5H5

H5 H5

H6H5

H5H6

H5 H6

H7H6

H7 H5

H6H5

H5H6

H5H5

H5 H4

H4H4

H5H4

H5 H7

Soil Chalk Loam Sand

Chalk Chalk Loam Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Chalk Clay Loam Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Chalk Clay Clay Loam Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Chalk Clay Loam Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Chalk Loam Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Chalk Clay Loam Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Chalk Clay Clay Loam Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Chalk Clay Loam Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Chalk Loam Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Sand Loam Sand

Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Loam Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Chalk Loam Loam Sand Sand

Chalk Loam Sand

Soil-water

Soil-water Moist

Moist

Moist Moist

Moist

Drainage

Well Drainage

Well Well

Well

Flower

Flower Autumn Autumn

Autumn

Spring Summer Winter

Summer

Others

Spring Spring Summer Summer

Spring Summer

Summer

Summer Summer

Summer Spring

Summer Pollinator

Summer

Winter

Well Well

Moist Well Well

Autumn

Winter Summer

Summer Spring

Spring Pollinator

Autumn Spring Winter Spring

Well Well

Pollinator

Autumn Spring Autumn Winter

Well Well

Pollinator

Well Well

Pollinator Pollinator

Autumn

Well Well

Well-poor

Pollinator

Well Well

Well-poor

Pollinator

Soil

Pollinator Pollinator

Hardiness

Spring Summer

Summer Autum Spring Summer

Summer Summer

Summer Spring Winter

Roof Garden

ROOF VIEW

The roof garden offers a panoramic view of the development, while providing the intimacy of a private garden

SPRING AFFAIR Flora and fauna of different colours are blooming in full force. Ample shade and sun brings temperatures down and the many open-air courtyards serve as an ideal spot for rest, play and even work. A communal backyard stretches between the rows of houses, encouraging co-ownership of land.

SUMMER With the street pedestranized, a public area is created, inviting the public into the site and underground for ammenties. The large openair front is open to street vendors during the weekend as White Chapel Market spills into the site. Just like how the physical boundary between the road, the walkway and the site is broken down, the open-air front helps acts as a social generator by dissolving physical and social barriers between individuals and inviting people from all ages and walks of life to mingle.

AUTUMN FALLS Leaves fall and trees gradually turn bare -- but at a rate slower than normal. The different species are highlighted as the delayed season swings into action. Full trees from spring quietly slips into autmn.

WINTER WONDERLAND Sprouts of evergreen plants steadily blooming in the cold -- its an odd sight to behold. This unique phenomenon is special to Stepney Green Garden Village due to the warm earth heated by underground source heat pumps. Coupled with each unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in-built grey water system, the different microclimates within the site can be sustained Autumn, and at times spring, stretches into winter. The cold air and dull atmosphere is greeted with blooming flowers and tropical fauna. The visual pecularity brings life into grey winter and acts as a respite from the bare streets.