Constructed landscape

Final Project

Group leader : Ahmad Ashraf Student ID: (0317744)

Members :

Lee Jian Ru (0318132)Sama Abdulsatta Abdulaziz Ismaeel ( 0316353 )Sabrina Wiora Saidi ( 0317776)Neville Geoffrey (0317780)Temirlan Kusmanov (0316608)Ruben Hoo Kar Wai (0317850)

Lecturer: Mr Fariz Hilmi

Introduction

For our group task on constructed landscape final project ,

our requirement involved selecting a 10x10 on Taylor’s

University Lakeside Campus’s premises and improving it in

ways that are suitable and appropriate for the people in that

specific environment, which in this case would be the

students on campus.. We will have to learn the basic

exposure to concept and site analysis , master plan , costing ,

planting plan, construction details and maintenance plan .

The site that our group had picked was the open Roof space

located in Block E Level 2.. Moreover, what our group liked

the most about the area was the fact that it has a wide open

space and great scenery which, as a result, would only

encourage people to relax in that area.

Site analysis

Concept

Our new concept involved considering the following: design, sustainability, material and circulation. We had to think carefully in terms of design as it would be the physical aspect of our concept

1. Instead of applying cliché public furniture such as benches for people to sit on we had all agreed on placing three platforms at different levels, which the trees would be placed. When used the stairs attached to them, you would be able to stand or sit on the platforms. The reason we had decided to place the trees in these platforms is to avoid placing them in the ground which would only result in an increased amount of cost due to more soil used and consideration of how big the tree roots would be .

2. The idea is to conceal the roots and place them in colourful concrete for an appealing aesthetic look and to increase space as the platform itself could be used for multipurpose.

3. Moreover, we decided on adding an infinity fountain for a calming effect so that the people would enjoy sitting in the area itself.

4. In terms of sustainability, we agreed to reduce the use of electricity and water. The plants will receive water during the times when it rains and will be watered from time to time and instead of using electricity to provide light for the area we decided to use Solar yard lights which has many advantages including saving energy (by using energy from the sun and converting it to electrical energy), these Solar yard lights will be allocated in appropriate spaces in our landscape design which will be suitable since our new concept is to be used during and after sun down.

5. The grass and trees that we have picked are those that

don’t require much maintenance.

6. In terms of circulation we thought that it would be a good idea to control movement via plants. For example, bushes are allocated in certain places to indicate direction and areas that you are able to trespass.

The materials that we have suggested are simple such as rocks and cement and elements such as water and wood to ensure that the costs are easily calculated. We ensured that the materials used are suitable for different weather conditions such as: heat, humidity, wind and rain.

Master Plan

Costing

Planting Cost

Maintenance Cost

2 Construction Detail

Maintenance Plan

Item no ITEM TIME TASK JOB DESCRIPTION 1.

2.

3.

Benches(Amish made bench)

Cow grass

Crimson Queen

Everyday

Weekly

Every 3weeks

Weekly

Apply soap solution on the bench.

Hose the bench.

Watering

Mowing

Spread organic mulch

Watering

Spray the tree with appropriate insecticide

A soap solution can be used to clean your bench.

If your Amish bench is located near a fountain, then it is surely going to be affected by the splashes of water from the fountain.Make sure that you wipe the bench dry after hosing it, or cleaning it, or even if it was exposed to rains, and avoid its direct exposure to sun.

Provide carpet grass with 1 inch of water weekly during the growing season. Grass growing in sandy soils may require up 1/2 inch every three to four days. Water as needed to avoid wilt and browning in early fall, or before the onset of dormancy.

Use a rotary mower to cut the grass at the recommended height of 1 to 2 inches. Do not let the grass grow taller than 2¼ inches because it will produce seed heads.

Spread 2 to 4 inches of organic mulch around the base of the Crimson Queen maple to conserve the moisture in the soil and deter weeds. Spread the mulch in a circular pattern around the trunk, but pull it back 2 inches from the trunk to prevent disease.

Water the soil under the tree weekly until it is wet to a 10-inch depth. Place a garden hose at its base, turning it on a very slow trickle. Watch for signs of drooping leaves, which indicate that the tree needs water.

Examine the tree regularly for signs of insects, especially scale insects, aphids and caterpillars, which may attack Crimson Queen Japanese maples. If insects are damaging the tree, identify

4.

5.

Solar Lights

Wooden Trellis

Weekly

After 1month

Positioning of solar lights

Cleaning solar panels

Battery replacement

the type and then spray the tree with the appropriate insecticide, or pick off the caterpillars by hand.

Make sure when you position the solar panel it should be under direct sunlight for better functioning. Pay attention to trees, walls or roofs that could shade the solar panels and lower their output during the day.

It is important that dirt and debris is kept off of the solar panel to the greatest extent possible. A dirty solar panel will not fully charge the battery and thus shorten the battery life. Operating solar lights covered with dirt and debris may cause the light to malfunction. To maintain high performance make sure to clean the panel regularly with a dry cloth and warm soapy water.

Generally speaking, the rechargeable battery can be replaced every two years in order to maintain the maximum capacity. If you have a long winter or extreme weather conditions in your area, it would be better to change the battery every year.

Treat the trellis stakes with a product containing sodium borate or disodium octaborate tetrahydrate, products used to protect wood against decay and insects that rot wood. You can brush these solutions directly on the wood trellis with a paintbrush to keep the wood from rotting.

Paint the wood structure with a waterproofing wood sealer that saturates the wood and repels water.

Rub wax over the wood stakes to prevent the stakes from absorbing water. Use this method in place of waterproofing wood sealer if you prefer a more natural approach to protecting the wood.

6. Fountain Everyday Broken pumps

Cleaning the Water

Fixing the pumps by repairing it or buying new pumps so as the fountain could work and stay in a good condition.

To clean unwanted wastes which could be found inside the fountain.