Table 5-6 Emphasis - Dominant Element - Written comments

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appearance of water has a strong influence on the environment of the garden by evaporation from the stream thereby improving the microclimate of the garden. The babbling water, the reflective water surface and the lively fish in the pond make the garden become an enjoyable environment. Some respondents even thought that the Water feature is an important element of Feng Shui application. These can explain the potential of using water in garden landscape as an Emphasis functionally.

The respondents chose trees as another important element in garden as they provide a quiet, calm environment and are essential elements in a garden landscape. The respondents also regarded the Screen as important because it provides privacy and guards the building from bad winds, a Feng Shui concept.

Table 5-6: Emphasis - Dominant Element - Written comments Comments Count

Water

Trees

Screen

Gate

Water is the focus of a garden. 35 It strongly influences the environment of a garden. 25 It brings the flexibility to the garden. 21 It creates a buffer space. 5 It is very important to Feng Shui application. 3

Trees create quiet and calm environment. They are essential to a garden. 26 5

The screen prevents curious eyes from the outside, thus provides privacy. 17

It protects the building from bad winds. It improves the value of the building. The gate is the face of the building. It is the first look.

9 9 3 1 Addressing the aspect of Emphasis, by (1) the similarity in concept which has been shown in the comparable attributes and (2) the compatibility in application ÅÔ¢ÊÔ·¸ÔìÁËÒÇÔ·ÂÒÅÑÂàªÕ§ãËÁè ÅÔ¢ÊÔ·¸ÔìÁËÒÇÔ·ÂÒÅÑÂàªÕ§ãËÁè which has been illustrated in the Question 1, 2 and 3, the Emphasis technique in modern landscape design can substitute for the Feng Shui application Water feature. As the findings of the research reveal, Water feature in modern landscape design Copyright  by Chiang Mai University All rights reserved Copyright  by Chiang Mai University All rights reserved should be located in the dominant location with respect to the building, which is the centre of the front yard. The respondents held that designs with real water body of high quality are favoured over waterless gardens or gardens with a symbolic Water