Constructed LandscapeFinal Project

Final Project Report

Site: Block E, Level 2, Open space

Group Leader: Chow Hong Da 0318571

Members: Canisius Bong Wei Pheng 0318914

Ong Jia Min 0318003

Arvindhan Balasingam 0319753

Kan Sook San 0319326

Liew Yu Xian 0319713

Lee Ren Jet 0319058

Introduction

In this final Project for Constructed Landscape, students are required to form a group of 6-7 people to complete this project in a group. Each group is asked to prepare a landscape proposal for an area equivalent to a 10m x 10m within Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus. Our group had chosen our 10m x 10m site which located near lecture theatre 20 of Block E, an open space. After choosing our site, we need to come up with a green space proposal for our site which includes a concept, master plan, planting plan, costing and construction detail as well as a maintenance plan for this project.

Site Analysis

10m

10m

Our site is located at block E besides the strategic development & international relations office. It has a great view towards the basketball court till the commercial block. The site is 10x10 with a few railings around facing the office wall. There is currently no walkway that connects to the site but a bridge is planned. The site is currently undeveloped and unused till further notice.

The surroundings

- Mainly surrounded with railings - One of the view has a roof and it is also facing towards another building- Currently there is nothing in the site but it has a huge wall with a few windows around

The Views from the site

- One of the views is facing towards the basketball court, block E parking ground and also the futsal court.

-The 2nd view is facing towards the commercial block which is also opposite the Taylors University.

- The 3rd view is facing towards the 2nd block behind the campus which has the same site but it is much bigger. The last view is facing a wall.

- The last view is behind the wall of the whole block E

Sun comes from the west

Wind blows from south east to north west

Concept

Zen Garden

A low maintenance decoration that is relaxing and helps stressed students to achieve inner peace.

Walkway

Able to let people to walk around the site and relax

Bench

To allow people to sit

Bridge

To connect the site to the walkway.

Vertical Planting

Mitigates air pollution levels while providing a nice view.

Bushes

Act as a natural fence for our site while making our site greener.

Pebble Foot Massage

Commonly used for wellness as “reflexology paths”. Relieves stress.

Bench

To allow people to sit

Master Plan

Scale 1: 50

BUSHES: An eco-friendly way to cover the whole garden

instead of using railings.

PEBBLE FOOT MASSAGE: Reflexology purpose and able to lower blood pressure and relief stress. Low maintanence.

WALKWAY: Provides a dry path for people to walk

WOODEN BENCHES: Allow people to rest

VERTICAL PLANTING: Able to mitigate air pollution levels by lowering the impact of an urban environment

ZEN GARDEN: Picturesque look and it costs really affordable and also easy to maintain

GREEN GRASS (LAWN) : Provides a natural feel for those who visits the place

Perspective

BILL OF MATERIALS(LANDSCAPE COST ESTIMATION)

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT/SIZE RATE(RM) QUANTITY AMOUNT AMOUNTA HARDSCAPE WORK

1 POLISHED PEBBLE STONE M² 140 7 980 2 GRAVEL M³ 100 5 500 3 DOUBLE WOODEN BEACH CHAIR NOS 960 2 1920 4 SINGLE WOODEN BEACH CHAIR NOS 480 1 480 5 CONCRETE BAG( 80LB)(WALL) NOS 13 17 221 6 WOODEN PLANK FLOORING FT² 9 165 1485 7 WOOD RETAINING WALL FT² 48 900 43200 8 LONG FOLOWER POT NOS 20 12 240 9 0

HARDSCAPE TOTALB SOFTSCAPE WORKS 0

10 BRIGHT FIRE (ORANGE ROSE PLANT) NOS (POT) 55 15 825 11 WHITE KNIGHT (WHITE SHASTA DAISY PLANT) NOS (POT) 34 15 510 12 BLIZZARD RED IVY (GERANIUM PLANT) NOS (POT) 20 15 300

13LET'S DANCE BLUE JANGLES (HYDRANGEA PLANT) NOS (POT) 42 15 630

14HAWTHORN CRATAEGUS MONOGYNA (HEDGE)

NOS (50CM ROW) 5 58 290

15 IVY LEAFGARLAND PLANT ( GREEN IVY PLANT) NOS (PIECE) 9 4 36 16 LAWN TURF M² 11 7.5 82.5

SOFTSCAPE TOTALSUB TOTAL 51699.5

CORRECTION TOTAL

Costing

MAINTAINANCE BILL ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT/SIZE USAGE LIST RATE(RM) QUANTITY AMOUNT AMOUNT

1 WATER USAGE MONTH (M³)

0-20 0.57 20 11.4 >20-35 1.03 15 15.45 >35 2 965 1930

2 ELECTRIC USAGE MONTH 0-200 0.218 74.4 16.2192 3 GARDENER MONTH 800 1 800

SUB TOTAL 2773.0692CORRECTION TOTAL 2800

Construction Details

Construction Detail 1

Water flowing system in the pond

In the green space, a shallow pond is located near to the vertical garden, surrounding the Zen garden. There is pebble foot massage at the bottom of the shallow pond.

A pond filter that uses a pump inside the tank to pump water up to a filter box that's placed above the tank off to the side so the clean water can flow back into the pond.

Freelin-Wade's PVC tubing (vinyl tubing) is lightweight clear tubing and is extremely flexible. Its smooth interior and exterior prevents sediment accumulation and makes it impervious to bacterial action.

Construction details 2

Filter

Flexible vinyl tubing

PumpPre-filter

Drain away irrigation

3/4" irrigation tubing

Particle filter stainless mesh

Water source always on

Plant food injector dosatron DMF11

Plant food tank water soluble maxsea 16:16:16

Orbit digital hose timer ( battery) Initial: 2 times daily, 30minutes Modify as required

Pressure regulator

Water usage: 3gal/hr per linear foot Daily run time: 3hrs/day

Drain tube connect to sewer

Irrigation parts

Hose Splitter - Connect the hose splitter to your faucet. This allows you to have access to your water but also provides an 'always on' connection to your water timer. Be sure the faucet and splitter valve remain open to ensure consistent watering. Consider covering the valves using stretch wrap to prevent accidental shut off.

Digital Hose Timer - The Orbit Digital Hose Timer works best for this application since it allows for 1 minute run times, which reduce water waste. It also allows for 6 hour intervals so you can water 4 times a day, if necessary. We recommend each living wall have it’s own independant battery operated timer to insure reliable and easy-to-adjust watering cycles.

Food Injector - The Dosatron DM11F is a water operated unit that adds a specific concentration of food to the system with each watering cycle. It uses water pressure to operate and is designed for low water flow. Venturi injectors can be used for large, high flow systems. Liquid food tanks can be made from 6 inch ABS tube for a thin profile that will be completely hidden among the plants.

Particle Filter - A mesh filter prevents clogs in drip lines. Inline stainless filters provide long service and can be easily flushed clean on a regular schedule. Make sure your particle filter is downstream from your food injector.

Pressure Regulator - The pressure regulator keeps the water pressure low to prevent hose connection blow-outs, and slows the watering rate. Slower watering allows plants to absorb the water, reducing waste. 30 PSI is common for most irrigation applications.

Tubing - ¾ inch irrigation tubing is inexpensive and easy to use. This common type of irrigation is standard for most landscape applications. Slip connectors are quick and easy to install. Garden hose with threaded connectors are extremely easy to use.

Button Drip Emitters - Button emitters come standard in ½ gallon per hour. Barbed connectors are easily punched into the ¾ inch irrigation tubing. Place one 1/2 gallon per hour button emitter at the very top of each pocket row. Make the drip visible for ease of inspection and replacement. If the top edge is sloped, pressure compensating emitters will maintain a consistent drip from top to bottom. Use irrigation emitters at the top row only. Water will wick down the entire wall. Longer and slower watering times allow for more complete water absorption and less waste.

Drain Tray - Extra water will drip from the bottom edge. You can simply let it drain into a planter or garden below, or you can use a small drip tray (2 x 2 inches) to direct the water to a sewer connection, or into a floor drain. Allow the water to drain completely by keep the

bottom pocket clear of the bottom of the tray. Tuck the bottom flap into the tray to prevent drips.

Plant Food - We recommend using MaxSea 16:16:16 Seaweed Based Fertilizer. It is a gentle food that can be used for hydroponic feeding and is mostly made from organic nutrients. Organic nutrients are preferred because they encourage active microbiology in the soil and reduce the problem of salt build-up from chemical fertilizers.

Maintenance Plan

Schedule

January General Start planning next season’s garden. Check condition and safety of structures such as seats, vertical garden

or pond. Repaint, repair, re-varnish or rectify as required. Check for infestation of pests such as rats, mosquitoes or wasp nests.

If found, seek professional advice for removal.Flowers and Plants

Check plants for pests and diseases, and treat if found. Prune shrubs and hedges.Divide any overcrowded perennials. Replant any dead orwilted plants. Tidy up any old foliage and cut back old foliage on perennials Apply new mulch to flowerbeds if necessary. Apply organic fertiliser once a month to all plants except the roses.

Lawn Aerate lawn and apply sufficient lime and gypsum onto lawn. Do not

fertilise lawn. First mowing with high blades, when grass starts growing. Re-turf or re-seed any bare patches. Tidy up edgings.

Pond Annual cleaning of pond. Remove dead or wilting plant materials. Check condition of pebble foot massage path. Rectify as required.

February

Flowers and Plants Check plants for pests and diseases, and treat if found. Pruneshrubs and hedges. Apply organic fertiliser once a month to all plants except the roses. Weeding.

Lawn Apply sufficient lime and gypsum onto lawn. Do not fertilise lawn. Mow the lawn if necessary. Tidy up edgings.

Pond Clean pond and remove plant matter from pond.

March Flowers and Plants Check plants for pests and diseases, and treat if found. Apply organic fertiliser once a month to all plants, including roses. Replant any dead or wilted plants.

Lawn Apply sufficient lime and gypsum onto lawn. Do not fertilise lawn. Mow the lawn. Tidy up edgings.

Pond Clean pond and remove plant matter from pond.

April Flowers and Plants Check plants for pests and diseases, and treat if found. Apply organic fertiliser once a month to all plants, including roses. Replant any dead or wilted plants. Weeding. Prune shrubs and hedges.

Lawn Aerate the lawn. Apply slow-release fertiliser to lawn. Tidy up edgings. Mow the lawn when necessary, leaving a bit more leaf on the grass to

help reduce moisture loss within the soil.Pond

Clean pond and remove plant matter from pond. Check condition of pond, including the water and pumps. Rectify any

problems detected.

May Flowers and Plants Check plants for pests and diseases, and treat if found. Apply organic fertiliser once a month to all plants, including roses.

Lawn Apply slow-release fertiliser to lawn. Tidy up edgings.

Pond Clean pond and remove plant matter from pond.

June Flowers and Plants Check plants for pests and diseases, especially mildew, and treat if

found. Apply organic fertiliser once a month to all plants, including roses. Weeding. Prune shrubs and hedges.

Lawn Apply slow-release fertiliser to lawn. Tidy up edgings. Mow the lawn.

Pond Clean pond and remove plant matter from pond.

July Flowers and Plants Check plants for pests and diseasesand treat if found. Apply organic fertiliser once a month to all plants, including roses.

Lawn Aerate the lawn Apply slow-release fertiliser to lawn. Tidy up edgings.

Pond Clean pond and remove plant matter from pond.

August Flowers and Plants Check plants for pests and diseasesand treat if found. Apply organic fertiliser once a month to all plants, including roses. Weeding. Prune shrubs and hedges.

Lawn Apply slow-release fertiliser to lawn. Tidy up edgings. Mow the lawn.

Pond Clean pond and remove plant matter from pond. Check condition of pond, including the water and pumps. Rectify

any problems detected.

Septemb Flowers and Plants

er Check plants for pests and diseasesand treat if found. Apply organic fertiliser once a month to all plants, including roses.

Lawn Apply slow-release fertiliser to lawn. Tidy up edgings.

Pond Clean pond and remove plant matter from pond

October Flowers and Plants Check plants for pests and diseasesand treat if found. Apply organic fertiliser once a month to all plantsexcept roses. Weeding. Prune shrubs and hedges.

Lawn Aerate the lawn Apply slow-release fertiliser to lawn. Tidy up edgings. Mow the lawn

Pond Clean pond and remove plant matter from pond.

November

Flowers and Plants Check plants for pests and diseases, and treat if found. Apply organic fertiliser once a month to all plants except the roses.

Lawn Apply sufficient lime and gypsum onto lawn. Do not fertilise lawn. Mow the lawn if necessary. Tidy up edgings.

Pond Clean pond and remove plant matter from pond

December Flowers and Plants Check plants for pests and diseasesand treat if found. Apply organic fertiliser once a month to all plants except roses. Weeding. Prune shrubs and hedges.

Lawn Aerate the lawn. Apply sufficient lime and gypsum onto lawn. Do not fertilise lawn. Tidy up edgings.

Mow the lawn.Pond

Clean pond and remove plant matter from pond.

Conclusion

In conclusion, planning a site isn't easy, everything comes with plans and hard work. Without architects and Qs on the earth will filled with dull and unsustainable infrastructures. Our site was an undeveloped place/area, now it has turn into a sustainable, multipurpose and unique place which is beneficial to all people. So our site landscape proposal was derived after analysis of the site and its surroundings.

So during the process of doing this assignment, we learned how important is nature, how to improve a town with a proper report, how to implement all the green infrastructures approaches to our site more sustainable approaches. With all the research we gathered, we finally had made a better garden with well equipped utility and also attractive designs which includes vertical gardens, pebble foot massage, bush, plants, walkway and ,more.

We also hope that our site will soon to be useful and well maintained in the future so that we could encourage more students to come and visit our site to relax themselves and so it can probably reduce the congestion in the library recently. We would also hope the students there can able to improve their way of study and socializing skills throughout this garden by doing their work there and getting inspiration there.

We would love to thank all our lecturers especially to our main conductor of construction landscape, Ms Norma Jean for providing such challenging and exciting assignments for all of us. Besides, also not to forget to our tutor, Mr Cherng Yih whom helped us by giving us lots of ideas with different solutions as well to complete this task. We would also love to express our gratitude for giving us useful and reliable advice or help towards this assignment.