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Cracknell role in the UAE

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King Abdullah International Gardens

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Prof. Richard England

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Landscape Lighting “Sustainable

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“Eco Friendly”“Green”“Sustainable”

“Climate Neutral”


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Plants and Sustainable Beauty




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Drainage & Irrigation for the future

Water Gardens:Sounds of Tranquility

Discover the value of

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Al Barari walks the 2nd Nature’s Way

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Sculptures:

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Interview with Prof. Kamel O. MahadinA Visual Thinker

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Cloudland:

A modern green restAurAnt gArden

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A Cooler & Greener Middle East

Interview:Mr. Ahmed Mohammed Abdulkarim

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FEATURE STORY

Focus on emerging markets at Cityscape Dubai 2007

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DUBAI, CAN THERE BE A MEMORY LINE?

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Mr. Jon ShinkfieldA new perspective in landscape architecture

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DO WE NEED BOTANICAL GARDENS?

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LandscapeLighting

“Sustainable

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“Eco Friendly”“Green”

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The 9,550 year old tree


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...and still growing!


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The Journey to wellnessLandscape Cover July09.indd 1 6/19/09 8:33:36 PM


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Qatar Science &Technology Park

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Urban Dream or Reality?




Landscape Architecture:

A Profession in need of support

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May 2009 Issue 23

Punta Pite Chile


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Food for ThoughtA landscape architectural

proposal for ‘Food City’ in DubaiLandscape Cover April09.indd 1 3/21/09 6:58:51 PM

June 2010 Issue 36


The back drop splendour of Burj Khalifa

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Creative learning outdoors

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Greening High Ground

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Studying Landscape Architecture

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Riyadh’s Wadi HanifahBringing environments back from the dead

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Welcome to the 84th issue edition of Landscape, which also marks the magazine’s seventh anniversary! To celebrate, we have a bumper issue starting with a sneak peek at the UAE’s pavilion for the Milan

2015 expo under the theme Feeding the Planet, and in keeping with the UAE’s commitment to a sustainable future, the pavilion will be 100% recyclable and can be reassembled for the Dubai Expo in 2020. In our interview, we talk to Kamelia Zaal, the creative director of Al Barari about the luxury residence’s two new phases Seventh Heaven and Ashjar. Our international features takes us to Qingdao in Northern China to the first low energy glasshouse at the International Horticulture Exhibition. In keeping with the theme of light, we feature a desert oasis residential project in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia designed

by Ark-Kassam architects.

As we approach summer and the temperatures become unbearable outside, Nadine Bitar of PlaceMaking addresses the issue of walkability and how we can create a network of shaded urban walkways in our desert cities so life doesn’t have to come to a standstill for four months of the year! Here’s hoping we can take onboard some of her ideas.

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Qatar Science &Technology Park

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Urban Dream or Reality?




Landscape Architecture:

A Profession in need of support

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Punta Pite Chile



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Food for ThoughtA landscape architectural

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The back drop splendour of Burj Khalifa

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Greening High Ground

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News & Events

Five of these approved projects were Master Plans, with the remaining eight being detailed Project Plans. A Master Plan is defined as separated

multiple buildings, with a road network and community facilities, which must meet certain requirements and standards based on the size of the development. A detailed Project Plan is defined as a single building with no road network, but can include multiple buildings connected by a podium, and requires no community facilities.

One of the biggest project approvals was for Aldar Properties’ Al Raha Beach East Master Plan. Al Raha Beach is a mixed-use development being constructed adjacent to the E10 Highway on Abu Dhabi Mainland, close to Yas Island. The development consists of reclaimed land along the coast with a series of canals and islands interlinked by boulevards creating a unique waterfront community stretching over 20 kilometres.

Al Raha Beach East is the first phase of the overall Al Raha Beach development and will provide over 3,000 apartments, townhouses and villas as well as 50,000 m2of prime Grade A office space.

Residential space accounts foR 70% of the total aRea of the appRoved pRojects

The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) announced that 13 development projects covering over four million m2 were approved during the first quarter of the year, with 70% of this area being residential.

Another large Master Plan project approval was for further development of the Petroleum Institute on the Abu Dhabi Mainland, which will continue its focus on educating Emiratis in areas of resource exploration and field development, gas and petrochemical production and processing, and other engineering and geosciences applications. The new enhancements to the campus will include a new male undergraduate centre, a new research centre and research park, and a Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) and residential blocks. The Petroleum Institute project will be developed by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).

Master Plans for UAE National residential projects were approved for Aldar Properties’ Al Shabahat development in Al Ain (for sale to UAE Nationals), and the Bida Al Mutawa development (which will be developed by Musanada as part of the UAE National Housing Programme) in Al Gharbia, which collectively will offer over 240 villas, as well as community centres, parks and mosques, to UAE Nationals.

Also approved was the Al Hai Al Tejari project in Al Gharbia, which was announced at the Al Gharbia


each one must adhere to our regulations and guidelines for planning Complete Sustainable Communities and take into account environmental, societal, cultural and economic factors, thereby ensuring that every new development is in line with the overall vision for the Emirate.”

Since 2007, the UPC’s Development Review Team has delivered 432 projects and master plans covering an area of 50 million m2. In addition to the above, these developments include Zayed University (Zayed City), Al Maryah Island, the Guggenheim (Saadiyat Island), Abu Dhabi World Trade Centre and Yas Waterworld, among many others.

will add an additional 135,000 m2to the existing 34,500 m2of the current campus, to serve a total of 3,000 students and 762 faculty and staff when completed, was also approved. The new campus will include Abu Dhabi’s first Medical School, an integrated Engineering College and Research & Development facilities, and will also provide students will world-class facilities such as an auditorium, students centre and sports centre. The University also intends to enlarge their current Discovery Centre to 1,800 m2to encourage public involvement in science and technology, with the ultimate goal of establishing Abu Dhabi as a knowledge-driven city.

Mohamed Al Khadar, Executive Director of Development Review & Estidama, UPC, said: “These approved projects bring us closer to achieving the goals of Abu Dhabi Vision 2030. The Development Review team is very careful and deliberate in its evaluation of all project proposals;

Development Forum in Abu Dhabi. The project is a mixed-use development at the centre of Ghayathi City, located on the main road that connects the major settlements of the Western Region. It will include a town centre, office and retail space, residential apartments and a cinema, and will vastly improve the lifestyle of the existing community in that area

The remaining eight approvals were for detailed Project Plans, which included Farglory’s EW11 development on Al Maryah Island and Aldar Properties’ Shams Abu Dhabi development on Al Reem Island, both residential projects.

In the education sector, a Project Plan for the new Institute of Applied Technology campus in Al Ain was approved, which will comprise a vocational high school and university for up to 2,400 female Emirati students, and will have a 2 Pearl Rating under the Estidama sustainability programme.

A detailed Project Plan for an extension to Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, which


News & Events

Dubai’s reputed Mushrif park under Dubai Municipality has prepared to launch new facilities, entertainment areas and activities in order to attract

more visitors from residents and tourists.

Mohamed Al Fardan, head of public Parks section at DM said that the public parks and horticulture department has started the implementation development projects and facilities as follows:

Al Thurayya Astronomy CenterAl Thurayya Astronomy Center is designed for public and astronomy enthusiasts with the aim at providing scientific entertainment and tourism in the emirate of Dubai. The project will be completed in three stages namely foundation, establishment of a scientific center with astronomic academy followed by an integrated scientific and exploration center in line with international standards. The center will include a well equipped telescope for astronomic monitoring and photography, telephonic linking equipment to the big screen, display halls, space channels, maintenance and store room, hall for lecture, exhibition and training.

MushRif paRk to have MoRe seRvices and attRactions

facilities. This is to promote equestrian sport activities and enable the residents to participate in national and international competitions.

Park ChaletsMushrif park development includes the provision of 30 modern air-conditioned chalets which include areas for barbecue and bathing for rent during day time.

Nature Adventures areaThis area is designed for children’s adventure games which will be monitored by a specialist to confirm the health and safety. Different types of adventure games and competitions will be conducted in this area.

Smart Gates As part of implementing the smart government initiative, Dubai Municipality has approved the smart gates in Mushrif park where the visitors can open these gates using their smart phones.

Mushrif park is located in Mushrif area, 15 Km away from city center of Dubai on airport road leading to Khawaneej area next to Al Mazher residential area (2).

Mushrif park has an international village which has currently 13 models of Arabic and English houses. The park also contains entertaining services such as electronic games, swimming pools, barbecue and trips areas, child games areas, playgrounds (basket ball, volleyball, hand ball), walking tracks, bicycle tracks, trains, restaurants and canteens.

Visitors can also enjoy the horse and camel ride where the visitors get to know about the traditional life pattern seeing camels, horses, Bedouin tents, wells, goats…etc.

There is a theater inside the park which can accommodate 500 person, where musical concerts and programmes will be conducted in holidays and special occasions.

The park also provides facilities and services to people with special needs such as special parking areas near the entry and other basic facilities.

The development of the first stage will be in 250,000 square feet. In future, a digital planetarium and permanent astronomic exhibition will be added. In addition, an annual scientific exhibition and related activities will be conducted.

Paintball GamesThis is an interesting challenge game using guns and coloured balls. There will be many other games such as war game, artificial walls and bunkers taking into account all necessary safety measures.

Equestrian ClubEquestrian Club is aimed at providing opportunity for park visitors to learn horse riding and wander around the park and its


News & Events

The planning department of Dubai Municipality has announced a suggestion competition for native students at college and university level for the smart sustainable city

‘Desert Flower’ project.

Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality said: ‘The content of planning and urban development of the integrated smart sustainable city ‘Desert Flower’ has been prepared in accordance with the directives of Dubai Municipality leadership and approved by the government of Dubai in March 2014,’.

‘The project is located in between Al Ruwaya and Al Aweer areas across the Emirates road towards the desert. The urban planning of the project would be in the shape of a desert flower in different colours in sync with the desert environment as a symbol of sustainability. The project will incorporate the entire requirements of citizens under one roof of the proposed city,’ Lootah said.

Eng. Hussain Nasser LootahDirector General of Dubai Municipality

Eng. Dawood Al HajiriDirector of Planning Department

dubai Municipality announces suggestion coMpetition on ‘deseRt floweR’ pRoject foR students

Eng. Dawood Al Hajiri, director of planning department explained the Important elements of the city saying that the project will include diversified and simple sustainable housing areas with general services and facilities, a city center that serves the economic, administrative and service activities which has an electronic train track connected with Dubai Metro.

‘The pedestrian path will be designed in an eco-friendly way that will be air conditioned during the hot season only and a green belt distinguished with its environmental and economical benefits that will be used for agricultural purposes,.

Service facilities that produce renewable energy and facilities for recycling wastes and sewage water for irrigation and gardening will be taken care of. Network with roads and transportation in sync with the land use and modern communication will be an added attraction.

The city will be developed taking into account the project objectives, geographical nature of the location and Dubai’s excellent vision about the future development , encompassing the elements such as , quality life, green development principles, support to the economic base of the city, privacy of the locality, urban design that reflects the sense of spatial mobility between public and private space, convenient and eco-friendly transportation confirming the public health and safety, reduction of dependence on private transport as much as possible providing the housing along the metro line and stations, support to the use of electronic means of communication, rationalization of water for irrigation and agriculture, waste recycling, adoption of distinct sources of renewable energy and reduction of carbon footprint as much as possible …etc.

Conditions for participation in the contestAl Hajiri also shed light on the rules and relations to participate in the contest and said the proposal must be submitted by university and college students of various disciplines in line with the smart and sustainable directives and vision of the municipality. The proposal must be new, creative and innovative, be submitted within 45 days from the date of advertisement, sending to the project email with the personal data of the proposer ( Name - university or college – discipline - phone number) .

The type of proposal (individual/group) should be mentioned in the e-mail . 10 top proposals will be honoured and rewarded. The cash prize of AED 30,000 for first place , 20,000 for second place and 10,000 for third place will be given. Cash award of AED 5,000 will be given for the fourth to tenth places.

‘Hence, the project is looking for innovative ideas and suggestions of the new generation with the aim to meet their expectations as well as to give them opportunity to build their own future in line with the vision and strategy of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum who said “The history is the result of our achievements in the future rather than our accomplishments in the past”, he said.

‘The city will adopt the sustainability standards in terms of economic, social, cultural and environmental aspects depending on the natural resources and renewable energy inspired by the positive energy of the nation’s youth generation,’ he further said.

‘Since the civic body believes in the capability of the youth, it launches this competition for the students at college and university level to collect their innovative ideas and suggestions in the implementation of the proposed smart city, where the top ten ideas will be awarded valuable prizes and appreciation,’ he added.


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Salah AbdulRahman Amiri, Assistant Director General, Environment and Public Health Services Sector, Dubai Municipality, has inaugurated

the 2nd annual Middle East Smart Landscape Summit which is being held under the patronage of Government of Dubai at Jumeirah Emirates Towers. The summit concluded with current trends in landscaping, new technology in irrigation, and developing ecosystems being the prime topics of discussion.

Over 400 delegates and VVIPS from the government and private sectors have attended the summit to discuss sustainable landscaping projects and strategies in the Middle East region. The 2-day session will see presentations from expert speakers from China, UK and USA, panel and roundtable discussions, networking sessions and the boutique lounge showcasing the latest landscaping technologies, exquisite food, beverages and much more.

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Municipality opens sMaRt landscape suMMit 2014

With the entire city gearing up for World Expo 2020, sustainability has become an integrated part of the national vision and government policy. Dubai is already investing millions in parks, Jumierah Corniche upgrade, the Dh2bn water canal project and new community and hotel developments incorporating sustainable landscaping design and energy efficient technology.

Representing Dubai Municipality at the event, the Principal Landscape Designer, Hessa Ismail Al Attar and the Senior Landscape Engineer, Khawla Mohammed Aal Ali from Public Parks and Horticulture Department spoke on the fundamentals of landscape design and the significance of seasonal flower designs integrated with national events.

Horticulturalist, Forester Engineer and a Landscape Expert, Dr. Al-Mashhadani, Landscape Expert at the Parks & Recreational Facilities Division, Abu Dhabi City Municipality presented on the significance of using native plants in upcoming projects. Dr. Amar Jarar, Irrigation Expert from the same department shared the Irrigation Master Plan for Abu Dhabi.

In addition, Local and international landscape industry players will be displaying innovative landscaping products to support Dubai’s vision to create a smart and environmental friendly city.



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Esthec® Terrace has been applied in a variety of projects worldwide, most recently in the US, Switzerland, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. The composite material is extremely durable and ecological – not only does it contain recycled material, it is recyclable itself. Its ‘green footprint’ alone was the deciding factor for one of our clients to choose Esthec® Terrace. Other advantages are immediately noticeable when one sets foot on an Esthec® Terrace: it is splinter-free, as well as wear and slip resistant even around wet pool sides where people often walk barefoot. One of Esthec®s well-known features is that it is easy to maintain, while also naturally keeping bacterial growth to a minimum.

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INDEX International Design Exhibition and workspace at INDEX were officially inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and by H.E.

Humaid Mohammad Al Qutami at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The two trade exhibitions together create the most comprehensive, largest and longest-running event for the residential and commercial interior design industry across the MENA region.

Took place last 19-22 May and organised by dmg events, INDEX 2014 and workspace at INDEX. Spread over a total of 48,400 square metres of floor space from Halls 1 to 8 and Sheikh Saeed Halls 2 and 3 of the DWTC, the list of exhibitors attending this year covers 700 companies from 44

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, officially opened the 24th edition of INDEX International Design Exhibition

H.E. Humaid Mohammad Al Qutami, Minister of Education, officially opened the 13th edition of workspace at INDEX

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different countries for INDEX and 120 exhibitors from 21 countries for workspace at INDEX.

Expressing her gratitude to the Dubai Government Frederique Maurell, Group Event Director for INDEX and workspace at INDEX, said: “We are honoured to have H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and by H.E. Humaid Mohammad Al Qutami inaugurating our exhibitions today, it’s a symbol of the on-going support that the Dubai government has been giving to the shows. We also would like to congratulate Dubai on the win of the bid to host EXPO 2020 which we are confident will give an incredible boost to the construction industry ultimately creating opportunities for the fit out and interiors markets.” Celebrating their 24th and 13th editions, INDEX and workspace at INDEX – formerly known as The Office Exhibition - have established themselves as the biggest gathering for architects, designers, product specifiers, retailers and a design innovation hungry public not only from the Middle East and Africa but also from India, Pakistan, Europe and the United States.

“The two shows have been growing over the editions and we are proud to announce that the event has 15 per cent more floor space compared to the 2013 edition” added Frederique Maurell. “We have seen an increase in interest from both visitors and exhibitors with new countries such as Algeria, Belarus, Hungary and Lithuania represented at the show for the first time”.


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TerraVerde continues its winning ways.TerraVerde has once again been lauded, when it was announced as the winner of the Landscape Residential category, at the Middle East and North Africa Interior Design Awards 2014 in Dubai.

Following only a few weeks after its resounding success at the inaugural Dubai International Garden Competition, the TerraVerde team

were lost for words. Commenting on their success, Managing Director, Nehme Moujaess said “I always believe in going the extra mile to deliver quality at every stage of our process. Sometimes we have to take difficult decisions but never at the cost

of our ability to maintain quality standards that exceed our client’s expectations. This award is a result of our never compromising in our endeavour to deliver an exceptional standard of service, craftsmanship and high quality workmanship”.

Business Development Director Katie Hilal commented; “We are honoured to have received this tremendous accolade

from such a prestigious body. It reinforces our decision to expand our services into the interior design world and provides us with a measure of our progress. We believe we have much more to do in terms of establishing our Interior Design credentials but this is a big step forward”.

Houssam Khoury, Sales and Marketing Director, said; “Without doubt, TerraVerde


has a new momentum and with the addition of an exceptional Interior Design capability to our award winning Landscaping service offer, we will achieve our aim of becoming a totally unique provider of ‘Inspired Living’ options”.

Commenting on the winning project, Nehme Moujaess explained; “Our client has an Interior Design background, she and her husband, commissioned TerraVerde to design and landscape their personal garden and outdoor spaces. As you would expect from a professional designer, their brief was precise and challenging in terms of style and required functionality. Our primary objective was to establish a modern low maintenance outdoor space for entertainment that not only complemented the exterior architecture of their home also a subtle extension of their modern interior design.

The project took two weeks to design and two months to implement. The result of our labour was significantly beyond our client’s expectations and in her own words “is more than outstanding”.

Working in close collaboration, the design was inspired by our client’s use of black, white and grey throughout their interior design. The hardscaping is centred on black basalt tiles, which are used to pave all the

non-planted areas at both the front and rear of the property to stunning effect. Polished “Absolute black” granite bar and barbeque counter tops in conjunction with “light grey Glitterite” finishes to all the planters provides a visually dramatic contrast to the dark elegant paving.

We incorporated an existing pool into the design by facing it with a spacious wooden deck, which also butts up to a small grass lawn to demarcate the relaxation and entertainment areas of the garden. The attention to detail on this build was critical and we left nothing left to chance. From the selection of the colour and textures of the soft furnishing and awnings, through to the creation of a unique wood burning fire pit in the entertainment area which, we designed with a bespoke cover to double as a casual table for daytime use.

At TerraVerde we prefer to set rather than follow trends. What really sets this scheme apart is our innovative and unique use of fibre optic lights. These are usually used in interior design and water features. However, we decided to embed them in both the face of the barbecue counter and the bench seating within the dining area. Working in close collaboration with a well-known international specialist fibre optic

manufacturer, we spent a significant amount of time, at no cost to our client, developing, prototyping and pioneering the first-time out-door use of this technology in this garden. The effect is dramatic and magical, providing a light experience like no other”.

Further, he explained that the planting was “carefully considered to meet the client’s need for a low maintenance and a perennial all year round garden. Palm related species Washingtonias, Cycas Revoluta and Phoenix Robellini were selected for their durability and architectural structure to form visual boundaries and contrast with the dramatic hardscaping and contemporary architecture of the villa. We planted trees with small root balls to avoid potential damage to the building foundations and reduce the use of water, which also influenced the size of the lawn. We also formulated a special soil mix incorporating Zeoplant a water retention additive specifically for the selected plants to conserve as much water as possible. As a result, this garden uses 50% less water than a conventional equivalent.

The structural planting is augmented with “design” planters that allow the client to add seasonal colour to strategic parts of the garden.

Both we and our client are very happy with the result.”


Walkability and Placemaking in Urban neighboUrhoods

Walkability is one of the pillars

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Walkability is not the absence of sidewalks or shade or benches – walkability is not ensuring we have a 3m space for people to do window shopping. It is actually the quality of the experience of walking itself. For urban designers and landscape designers to assist in nurturing and birthing liveable and vibrant places,

we need to think about how we make the experience of walking such a joy that it sustains itself over time.

Walking is a physical act of our feet moving towards a direction controlled by the brain. Therefore, our spaces need to engage our body, our organs of action and perception as well as our mental cognitive function. As such, the body and the mind move in synch ; walking becomes a wellbeing exercise . For example, walking among works of public art is a memorable experience compared to walking between high garden walls.

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When we, at Placemaking, prepare to assess walkability in master plans, we first study the climate and the environmental context compared to the biological comfort level of the body – the difference in temperature between outside and inside. Our body temperature is constant 37 degrees; it is the outside that needs to be designed in a way to help and assist our bodies’ senses to respond adequately to this temperature.

On a second level, we analyse connectivity, legibility and permeability from the user perspective. Pedestrian networks represent

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paths that we will walk on and their function is to join destinations together. Walkable environments are environments that are legible allow us to decipher where one can go and therefore, gives us also many choices to go there. Mentally, the easier we can decipher how we access the different places, the more vibrant the pedestrian activity of the public realm is.

Also, physically, the ability to access different spaces from different vantage points and through different routes, increases our ability to use shortcuts and also stop at

many points. For example, one may be on his way to the office but would like to stop at the corner coffee shop to take his morning coffee and pass by the bookshop to check in some business magazines. On a third level, the visual richness one encounters while walking engages our intellect in deciphering the different signs. A simple example illustrating the difference is walking next to an old stone wall hiding an orchard of oranges where one can see glimpses of these oranges or walking beside a cement wall hiding completely the orchard. Eyes also feast on urban life for the street becomes the theatre by which one understands and reconstructs in his own mind the complexity of the acts. No wonder that the street has been always celebrated as the spin of life in cities.

On a fourth level, the character of the sidewalk and its elements in relationship to the city and the development around it; designing a street for a commercial avenues is not the same as designing a street for residential neighbourhood. As such, although most of the street manuals issued by planning agencies classify sidewalk in terms of hierarchy, we need as town planners and designers to design it in terms of target users and their needs. What sort of activities can we include and how can these activities be performed in a way that builds a sense of place for the neighbourhood and development as a whole?

Walkability is in many ways a driver of profitability because walkable places due to their popularity as they draw crowds in, bring footfall to the ground uses and at the same time, invites in businesses to relocate there. Of course, we should be aware of gentrification – the process by which a place slowly becomes expensive to its original citizens. Such processes can be tamed by the careful selection of the part of the development or urban area that we need to enliven. One of the main challenges in developing walkable neighbourhoods is the lack of proper budgeting and funding to enable creative solutions to emerge. If proper integrated design process is implemented throughout the project, budgeting for the public realm can be certainly be reduced as good design has been always cheaper- it is when we try to hide the design faults through materials and others that we end up spending more.

In conclusion, walkability goes beyond the dimension of the path we are using and the network- it is how through the experience of walking that the urban dwellers can engage with the city spaces and thus to let the city spaces become liveable, vibrant, healthy and prosperous places.


residential

Kamelia Bin Zaal

How would you describe the new Seventh Heaven and Ashjar developments in Al barari?Seventh Heaven homes are among the most spacious available in Dubai, ranging from 2,000 to 6,600 square feet. There are 157 elegant homes including sky villas, penthouses, and garden homes and home will have one to four aspects, overlooking the iconic Dubai skyline, lakes, forest, desert wilderness or tranquil gardens of Al Barari, yet maintain the

privacy of the residents. Exclusive homes will have a private pool located on the terrace and access to beautifully manicured gardens if located on the ground floor. Eighty percent of exclusive homes will have private elevators. Residents will have access to shared facilities including an indoor and outdoor pool, gym, and community facilities.

A natural colour palette and materials such as stone and wood help to integrate

the homes into their surrounding environment. The architectural design of Seventh Heaven features stepped layers and trims down as it increases in height. The distinctive design allows increased airflow across the development, capitalising on Al Barari’s existing microclimate to ensure the continuation of temperatures 2-5 degrees cooler than other areas in Dubai.

Following on from Seventh Heaven,

Landscape meets Kamelia Bin ZaalCreative Director of Al Barari residences


Ashjar is a collection of spacious residences that integrates high-end living with the natural environment in every last detail. The new Ashjar collection totals 300 elegant homes spread amongst 21 low-rise buildings arranged in small clusters of 3-5, sprawled over an impressive 107,870m². Sheltered by lush forests, the private community is segmented into three distinct categories, each crafted differently, allowing buyers to choose a home that ideally suits their personality and lifestyle. Each category will benefit


residentialfrom shared sporting and social facilities including pools, play areas, gardens, and underground parking.

At six levels in an ultra-modern style, category A presents an iconic step-layered design with cascading terraces. Category B incorporates a greater degree of Arabesque design, offering greater intimacy and privacy throughout its five levels. The category C is a hybrid of the two other formats, blending their architectural features and design over five floors. From ground level to the third floor, buyers can opt for residences that seamlessly blend the built environment into the surrounding green landscape, with floors four and five offering vistas across the city including the landmark Burj Khalifa.

What was the inspiration for the landscape design in these new projects? Both developments were envisioned with lush landscapes while staying true to the Zaal family vision by fusing extraordinary living with nature.

Seventh HeavenThe aim of Seventh Heaven’s landscape design is three-fold: (1) maximize outdoor comfort and vibrancy to promote a seamless indoor and outdoor connection; (2) create an intimate and memorable landscape to complement the unique architectural design; (3) create a green, rich, and lush environment that exemplifies the Al Barari philosophy.

The landscape design of Seventh Heaven is characterized by its rich mix of vegetation and contrast of colors, forms and texture designed for an exceptional living experience. The design is inspired by the fluid form of Arabic calligraphy art as well as the dynamism of desert bloom. Colorful vegetation and paving strips are interwoven in unique geometric forms to form the main design language. A dense and rich mix of shrubs and groundcovers will be carefully selected to create a joyful color palette at the eye-level, with large mature tree canopies providing sufficient natural shading to encourage outdoor activities.

Ashjar The inspiration behind the design and concept of Ashjar was canopy living, hence the name ‘Ashjar’, which means ‘trees’ in Arabic. The idea of living within and amongst the tree canopy builds upon the highly successful landscape-led developments at the Al Barari villas and The Farm.

A rich mix of plant species including wide variations of shrubs and mature trees form a naturalistic ‘forest floor’ that stretches over the 10 hectare development, creating a green, serene and tranquil living environment unique to Dubai. A variety of amenities including leisure paths, outdoor seating, recreation pools, lazy rivers, active lawns and adventure play areas, take on fluid and organic forms that ‘bend’ through the forest floor, enriching the green forest layers within the heart of the residential clusters. While the amenity spaces occupy the base of the forest layers, the dense green and tree canopy not only define and screen views, but provide adequate shade and a natural breeze to encourage outdoor activities.

How has the original blueprint for Al Barari (built nine years ago) influenced the new designs?While we have worked on several designs since then, we have always remained true to the Zaal family vision. Our work has evolved and adapted to the various developments. Over the years, we have


learned what works and what doesn’t, and we have taken that knowledge forward. We are constantly improving and looking for new ways to integrate nature with luxuriant, ecological living.

Although we have maintained our overall landscape philosophy throughout Al Barari, we have ensured that individual identities and characters of the architecture are highlighted through the landscape.

Seventh Heaven landscape is a more linear contemporary design in structure but soft in textures and vibrancy, where as Ashjar is soft and organic in contrast.

What challenges did you face in the design process of both developments? One of the challenges has been to create intimate, unique communities and identities that complement those within the existing Al Barari portfolio. Together with our design team, 10 Design, we have worked hard to explore this at a scale and density able to foster these communities that complements the existing phases. Optimizing block planning and master planning configurations, we have been able to achieve the required density whilst protecting the quality of public and private amenity space integral within the Al Barari development. Apartment layouts and

façade design have been thoroughly tested and evaluated with our sustainability team.

Another challenge has been maintaining a lush, oasis like, forest environment whilst still having a functioning, contemporary and unique landscape design. Through careful consideration of the planting arrangement and close coordination with the architectural and engineering teams, we were able to maximize planting areas and shade cover without compromising on the functionality of either scheme, as well as employing the same design language to integrate structural provisions within the landscape.

Kamelia Bin ZaalCreative Director, Al Barari

Kamelia Zaal is the Creative Director of the prestigious UAE eco-pioneering property development Al Barari, a unique residential development in the protected Royal Reserve of Nad Al Sheba, moments from the city centre of Dubai.

Having spent her formative years split between Dubai and the United Kingdom, Kamelia Bin Zaal returned to the UAE once her education was completed. Kamelia spent four prosperous years within Dubai’s government, where she held a number of high profile positions within the Dubai Economic Department, working on projects such as Dubai Summer Surprises and Dubai Shopping Festival, as well as Dubai Internet City and Dubai Development and Investment Authority.

Passionate about the environment and landscape design, just like her father, Kamelia Bin Zaal decided to return to academia to study Garden Design at the Inchbald School of Design, London.

Upon receiving her diploma in London, Kamelia once again returned to the UAE where she started her own landscape design consultancy, Second Nature, applying her creative vision for a greener sustainable Dubai at Al Barari. Second Nature worked on projects all over the region, eventually becoming the landscape consultant for Al Barari.

More recently, Second Nature, was integrated into Green Works as the landscape design arm, continuing to work on outside projects as well as the exciting new projects within Al Barari. Having worked alongside her family at Al Barari since 2006, Kamelia Bin Zaal has been pivotal in the design and creation of Al Barari’s luxurious botanic gardens.

Kamelia’s distinctive landscape designs have gained attention from the press, she has been on the front covers of both The Journal for the Garden and Landscape Designers Association (GLDA) in 2012 and the UK Garden Design Journal, in March 2013. Kamelia will also be featured in a garden design book, Garden Designs Up Close by Emma Reuss, due to be published later this year.


urban escape

The UAE will lead the way at the 2015 Milan EXPO with a recyclable design that can be reassembled in Dubai. Bringing the planning

principles of the traditional desert city to Milan, the pavilion’s interior of self-shaded streets evokes the experience of the UAE’s ancient communities, while demonstrating the natural energy efficiency of their compact urban form.

“The design reflects our investigations into the form of ancient cities and our appreciation for the desert landscape. It also maximises the opportunities presented by the elongated site – the dramatic canyon-like entrance will welcome people inside, and the channels between the high walls provide intuitive circulation, naturally leading visitors to the auditorium, exhibition and restaurant spaces,” explained Norman Foster, founder and chairman of Foster and Partners.

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urban escapeThe pavilion occupies a large site close to the centre of the Expo and is accessed via its main circulation axis, the decumanus. From here, visitors are drawn into the mouth of a canyon-like space, defined by two undulating 12-metre-high walls. Influenced by ancient planning principles, the paths through the pavilion evoke the narrow pedestrian streets and courtyards of the ancient desert city – and its contemporary reinterpretation in the sustainable Masdar City masterplan in Abu Dhabi.

The walls continue throughout the 140 metre site in a series of parallel waves, unifying the visitor spaces within a dynamic formal language designed to evoke the ridges and texture of sand dunes. To convey a distinctive sense of place, the texture of the walls derives from a scan taken in the desert and construction will utilise

materials to represent the different shades of sand across the Emirates. The GRC panels are supported by a steel frame, which can be easily demounted and reconstructed for the pavilion’s eventual relocation in the UAE.

A ramp leads gently upwards from the entrance towards the auditorium. Along this route, the irrigation aqueducts that have traditionally supported agriculture in the region are introduced in digital form, and augmented reality devices help to bring the story of the Emirates to life. A state-of-the-art auditorium is contained within a drum at the heart of the site. After the screening, visitors follow a path through further interactive displays and digital talks, including a special exhibit celebrating Dubai as host city for the 2020 Expo.


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Credits UAE Pavilion – Milan Expo 2015 Milan, Italy 2013 – Client: National Media Council Architect: Foster + Partners Foster + Partners Design Team Norman Foster David Nelson Spencer de Grey Gerard Evenden Martin Castle John Blythe Andre Ford Giovanna Skylos Labini Ronald Schuurmans Daniel Skidmore Andrea Soligon

Collaborating Architect: Marco Visconti Structural Engineer : Foster + Partners Mechanical and Electrical: Foster + Partners Engineer: Manens-Tifs Local Collaborating Fire: GAE Engineering S.r.l. Engineer Quantity Surveyor: Fraser Randall Landscape Consultant: WATG Lighting Consultant: David Atkinson Acoustic Consultant: Sandy Brown Associates Project Manager: Fraser Randall

The pavilion responds to the Milan Expo’s theme of ‘feeding the planet’ by integrating a variety of dining options around the theme of modern Emirati food. At the end of the exhibition trail visitors reach a green oasis leading into a ground level café, with a formal restaurant on the first floor and a hospitality roof terrace on top. The landscaping around the pavilion and in the open public areas is designed to evoke the terrain and flora of the UAE.

The design targets LEED ‘Platinum’ through a combination of passive principles and active techniques, from rainwater capture on the roof garden to the integration of photovoltaic cells. Most significantly, the building is designed to be recycled and rebuilt in the UAE after the Expo. The launch of designs has also been considered as part of the environmental impact – to eliminate flights, designs are being presented at a live online press conference that connects hubs in London, Milan and Abu Dhabi.


beauty and ToleranceLike human beings, plants have a combination of beauty and a level of tolerance that is reflected in their appearance.

According to the US Green Building Council’s (USGBC) definition of native and adaptive plants, they are those that are indigenous or native to local environment. They don’t include invasive plants or noxious weeds.

Prosopis cineraria and Acacia tortilis are well known samples among the other UAE`s native trees.

Native Tree of UAEProsopis cineraria

adaptive

The concept of ‘adaptive trees` under discussion should not be confused with certain other landscape concepts in the literature of evolutionary biology like aquatic, desert or rain forest ecosystem plant adaptation.

Adaptations develop over time and generations as a response to the ever changing environment. They allow an organism to reduce competition for space and nutrients, reduce predation and increase reproduction.

This article highlights how different plants that have adapted to living in other

ecological conditions. For example the origin of the Plumeria obtusa is native to Central America however this tree has also adapted to the Dubai climate very well.

There are however, several factors that can limit these adaptations: availability of water, light, predation and temperature. When it comes to exotic trees they need more recuperated site conditions and are much more demanding when it comes to water consumption as they have less tolerance to the sun and heat etc.

If we classify the order of plant selection we can simply say `the first is native and adaptive trees, exotic trees follow them as second.

While native and adapted trees are recommended for any scale of landscape projects such as residential areas, parks, streetscape reclamation etc., exotic trees mainly should be taken into consideration in small scale projects such as villa gardens or botanic gardens as they need special care.

The fact that Dubai is building a legacy of architectural gems in the form of shopping malls, hotels and towering skyscrapers, the landscape industry is also being challenged to create stunning landscape areas which are sustainable and could be a blueprint for other countries with similar climates in the region.

Dubai is a city, which offers many creative and well implemented landscape design examples in the public open spaces i.e. parks, streetscape, promenades, school & hospital gardens and residential areas. ‘Dubai 2020’ vision has projected a large amount of green space through landscaping and horticulture projects. This is vital opportunity to integrate smart landscape ideas even they are very simple it makes differ for the environment friendly city development.

Damas Tree (Conocarpus lancifolious) is a beautiful evergreen as boundary or screen tree. It should be taken into consideration that Damas roots may damage infrastructure elements as Damas grows very fast and its root tends to reach

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trees of DubaiBy: Dr. Lerzan Yetim


Botanic name Pongamia pinataCommon name Pongan treeFunction Shade-StreetscapeOrigin South Asia - AustraliaHabit EvergreenHardiness zone 10B-11

Botanic name Spathodea campanulataCommon name African Tulip treeFunction Ornamental ShadeOrigin African TropicsHabit EvergreenHardiness zone 10B-11

water sources. During plantation and the maintenance period, the root controlling system should be considered. Once the root system is controlled, the tree should perform better without any damage.

Neem Tree (Azadiracta indica) is a fast growing evergreen tree, which is popular as a streetscape tree because of its natural scent from its flowers, which also attracts or bees.

Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis). perform better in large lawns. Ficus`s are fantastic specimen trees for large sites, parks and some other Ficus species are also suitable for streetscape.

Pongam Tree, (Pongamia pinata, Syn: Pongamia glabra) can be used as shade trees in residential areas, parks, streetscape or parking lots as it is well suited to intense

Tree adaptations to different growth conditionsAll trees share a need for water, soil, nutrition, air and sunlight. Yet they vary when it comes to the type of plant species and where they can survive? What makes them native, adaptive or exotic trees? Trees differ in exactly what kinds of conditions they grow best in relative to their competitors and the ecologic components of the environment define the type of trees.

When a tree is used in another environment different from its native growth conditions

Botanic name Azadirachta indicaCommon name Neem treeFunction Shade-StreetscapeOrigin South AsiaHabit EvergreenHardiness zone 9-11


Botanic name Tecoma stansCommon name Yellwo bellsFunction Small treeOrigin FloridaHabit Semi-deciduousHardiness zone 7-11

treesthe following may occur:annual life cycle is subject to differ evergreen trees are tend to perform semi-deciduous leafs, barks and other upper and underground features of the trees can perform different than native growth conditions

Advantage of Adaptive TreesAdapted trees are not native, but are able to thrive in the local climate and soil conditions.

By using adaptive trees we can minimize time and cost while protecting the natural sources. The most important benefit of adaptive trees is less water consumption. Maintaining plant species that are not well adapted to an area is costly in terms of watering and the use of fertilizers and pesticides.

As they need less fertilizer and pesticide therefore less environmental impact will occur

Provides enhanced plant options for the landscape with the variety of aesthetic and functional features (i.e. flower, color, shape)

Adapted trees can be used in different environments, like shady areas, poorly drained soils or for their special resistance

Adapted trees are easily provided in the Dubai-local nursery since they were used in the landscape field previously and they were designed to survive in the extreme climate of the city.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which landscape architects can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. Before plant selection we can easily check the `plant hardiness zone` and decide if a plant can thrive at our climate condition or not.

When you’re selecting adaptive trees, bear in mind that adaptive trees can be selected in terms of their size (height-canopy-trunk), color (leaves or flowers), annual leaf appearance (deciduous/evergreen), tree functions (shade, flowered, boundary etc.) and tree requirements (water, nutrition etc.). The specific site condition also is very important for the tree selection i.e. soil, wind, water sources etc. heat and sunlight. Ideal for smaller areas.

The following adaptive tree list was selected simply for its beauty and tolerance.

Botanic name Plumeria obtusaCommon name White FrangipaniFunction Small treeOrigin Central AmericaHabit EvergreenHardiness zone 108-11


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Botanic name Conocarpus lancifoliusCommon name Damas treeFunction Boundary ScreenOrigin FloridaHabit EvergreenHardiness zone 9-10

Botanic name Ficus benghalensisCommon name Bonyan treeFunction ShadeOrigin S.E. Asia - N.AustraliaHabit EvergreenHardiness zone 9-11

When it comes to select landmark trees, The `Olive europea` (Olive Tree) is one of the most attractive options. The Mediterranean tree will do extremely well in Dubai’s hot climate. Olive trees seem to thrive in the harsh desert environment and are not bothered by occasional frost. We can’t say enough good things about this tree!

African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata) and Gieger Tree (Cordia sebestena) are graceful trees for a specimen or group planting. They both have broad spreading crown, green glossy leaves and red/orange flowers which make them very attractive in the landscape. Yellow bells (Tecoma


As conclusion, I want to emphasize the importance of native or adaptive plant use in the landscape design in order to incorporate smart and sustainable best practice into all projects from design to construction and maintenance level. The use of smart selection will be vital in overcoming the challenges of the harsh desert environment.

Botanic name Olea europeaCommon name Olive treeFunction SpecimenOrigin MediterraneanHabit EvergreenHardiness zone 8-11

Notes: All given information in the article is based on the writer`s personal observation in the Dubai public open spaces.

REFERENCES• USBGC: http://www.usgbc.org/•`Water Smart Landscapes`U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (4204M)• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)Agricultural Research Service• University of Florida, Electronic Data Information Source, Tree Fact Sheets.• http://biology.unm.edu/ • http://sites.bio.indiana.edu • http://www.desertislands.com

treesstans) appears on the landscape design as a small size and showy flower tree with brilliant yellow flowers. It is recommended to use as good specimen tree where the landscape area is small.

The list of trees above mentioned show samples from adaptive trees in terms of their aesthetic and functional value in landscape but are not limited to these properties. The most common feature of the selected trees is high drought tolerance and less water requirement compared to other competitive trees. The proper selection of a tree is vital but it isn’t the only factor for success in landscaping, there’s also water efficient irrigation systems and periodic maintenance to ensure the complete efficiency.

Trees are adaptive to Dubai, which have high drought-tolerance and are genetically adapted to drought climates that regularly experience prolonged dry periods. Trees are mostly from USDA Zones 9-11 which refers to the growing conditions where trees are grown in deep, fertile, moist, well-drained soils in full sun.Botanic name Cordia sebestena

Common name Geiger treeFunction Ornamnetal shadeOrigin American tropicsHabit EvergreenHardiness zone 10B-11





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Al khobar Corniche is the northern edge of the city, as you drive around it prevails as the forefront of the skyline. The

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the design uses a minimalistic, modern pattern language that weaves its way along the water front. The winding promenade co-ordinates a wealth of spaces, and experiences, so that one can claim a space to pray, eat, rest, read, play or even celebrate. It takes users on a journey of exploration through a superimposed shade pattern, landscape elements, and architectural elements.

The design proposal evolved around a 3km promenade optimized for leisure walking, with parallel stretches for jogging and cycling. Visual continuity strengthens the users› connection with the waterfront and maintains connection to the city, for that purpose a light, transparent handrail was used on the northern side of the promenade while the southern side was dotted with

palm trees. The long thin trunks of the Palm trees also provide vital shade along the promenade for locals who enjoy walking in the area especially during sunsets. The key challenge addressed in the landscape design was to create an aesthetic proposal that is easy to maintain and monitor while choosing plants that are well adapted to drought and wind.


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If you have ever been to Al Khobar then you would have probably walked/drove down prince Salman road adorned

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Please give us a brief information about Cirta?CIRTA Electrical Equipment Trading is part of the CIRTA group of companies that primarily deals with the trading of sustainable outdoor products such as Polycarbonate Manholes, Underground Distributions Systems, Safety Impact Poles and LED Lights. These products are highly sustainable that it promotes modernity, safety and efficiency all at the same time.

It’s important to note, that CIRTA is a 100% Emirati owned company and is under the support of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Fund .

When did your company first set up business in the Region? The company was established last 2012.

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What are some of the major projects that you have been involved with in the past years?CIRTA has been a part of projects handled by different entities across UAE such as Advanced Integrated Systems, Department of Presidential Affairs, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition

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Do your company’s activities reach other international markets?Yes, it does. Previously, CIRTA’s Polycarbonate Manholes and Underground Distribution Systems were introduced and later on, utilized by organizations in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

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Landscape Magazine June 2014