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Article by Win Phyo Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, by Donaldson and Warn, in Denmark and Walpole, Southern Ocean Coast of Western Australia. Do you know about the long-lost era of Gondwana? There is a unique piece of the Earth on the South Ocean Coast of Western Australia that provides a window to the past. To access this land, one must embark on a 600-meter-long Tree Top Walk, designed by Donaldson and Warn, which ventures among a grove of more than 400-year-old giants. One hundred and eighty million years ago, present-day South America, Africa, Arabia, Madagascar, India, Antarctica, and Australia comprised a supercontinent. Imagine this time of the Jurassic period, when the land was covered in lush rainforest and dinosaurs still roamed the Earth. The land in this part of Australia i...Read More

This is a must read on what makes a good bicycle path and follows on from Part 1. Many countries take the Netherlands as example when creating much needed bicycle infrastructure. In the previous article we had a look how that Dutch bicycle infrastructure came about. How are various cities around the world going forward with the implementation of bicycle infrastructure? What makes a good bicycle path? Find out after a small recap of the previous article in this video. WATCH >>>  Why the Dutch ride bikes The progress Although the infrastructure is already vast there are still improvements being made in the Netherlands. It’s necessary; the latest numbers show an increase of heavily injured cyclist in recent years. Remarkably these injuries aren’t caused by collisions with cars but be...Read More

Article by Erin Tharp The Playgarden, by The Pattie Group of Novelty, in Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Ohio Traditionally, children’s playgrounds are found in schoolyards, at churches, or in public parks. But how about putting a playground in a more unconventional place, such as outside a National Historic Landmark? That’s exactly what The Robert O. and Annamae Orr Family Foundation did at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio. Opened in 2014, the Playgarden is a 5,000-square-foot playground located just north of the Corbin Conservatory on the estate’s grounds. Designed by The Pattie Group, a full-service landscaping company out of Novelty, Ohio, it features multiple areas meant to stimulate the imaginations of children of all ages and to introduce them to the history of Stan Hywet...Read More

Article by Irina Papuc An easy guide on how landscape architects can go about hiring software engineers. If there’s one thing we know about landscape architects, it’s that their brains are always ticking over with new ideas, not just about spatial design or urban rejuvenation schemes but ways to work better, live better and be better and in today’s tech savvy world this can often lead to an idea that needs software development such as an app. or computer program. So, You’ve come up with a great app idea. Maybe the latest plant identification app. or perhaps you’ve developed an idea for software which makes it easy for landscape architects to find potential jobs or perhaps clients, depending on where you’re coming from. You’ve thought through all of its features, you know there’s people who...Read More

Article by Sophie Thiel We take a closer look at landscape architecture in Asia that also makes for great tourist destinations.  In our third article about landscape architecture tourist destinations, we take a closer look at projects in Asia. As the world’s biggest continent, Asia seems to also be the most diverse part of the Earth. It spreads from icy Siberia in the north to tropical Indonesia in the south, and reaches from Saudi Arabia in the west to Japan in the east. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that there are thousands of must-see places spread all over Asia.  Yet not many of those are the outcome of modern landscape architecture, since the profession has only recently enjoyed growing popularity. Nevertheless, you will find some of the world’s greatest landscape architecture in t...Read More

Article by Carlos Cortés Open-sided shelter, by Ron Shenkin Studio, in Pardesiya, Israel.  Graveyards and cemeteries are places where we bury and say one last goodbye to our family and friends. This open-sided shelter by Ron Shenkin Studio is a spacious structure placed next to a cemetery where people converge and dedicate eulogies and words to the deceased, prior to and during the ceremonies. What is the Purpose of the Funeral Landscape? By nature, these are places where strong emotions emerge. The design for this pavilion embraces those emotions and “paints” the site with simple but effective symbolism. From a tribute in the form of raised orchards to a reminder that man comes from dust and to dust returns, we take a look at every aspect of this project that is inclusive with its landsca...Read More

Article by Samantha Young Many of us love gardening and don’t need an excuse to do it, but for those of you who do, here are 15 reasons why gardening is good for you. Gardening may seem like a chore for some but with a multitude of benefits, a little pruning can go a long way. From banishing stress to burning calories and saving you money, here are 15 reasons why you should be gardening. 1. Beats Depression In a study, individuals who showed common symptoms of depression were instructed to garden for six hours per week. Not only was a measurable improvement shown after three months, these benefits continued months after the program ended. 2. It’s Great Exercise A form of low impact exercise, gardening isn’t only good for the joints, it also burns anywhere up to 300 calories per hour....Read More

Article by Lidija Šuster Neue Meile, by Bauchplan, in Böblingen, Germany. Taking a closer look at how they use LED Technology What happens when a street is not just a physical connection between two landmarks? What if the street becomes an attraction itself rather than simple route for pedestrians? The landscape architects of Bauchplan gave us the perfect answer – linking the railway station and center of old town of Böblingen, in a way that’s more than usual. Transforming the car-friendly space into a pedestrian’s area was surely not an easy task. The landscape architects were faced with many obstacles in putting together safety, a specific location, attractiveness and comfort, and making the space both functional and beautiful at the same time. LED Technology Using lighting in a di...Read More

Article by Agmarie Calderón Alonso Minton Housing Development, by DP Architects in Serangoon in Singapore, Asia The Minton housing development comprises ten 15-story and eight 17-story apartment blocks, with a total of 1,145 units including 24 units of penthouses. Despite its size, this development creates a real visualization of how the landscape as open spaces can create different experiences. All blocks are oriented in the north-south direction in three linear rows, with ample spaces maintained between the blocks. Two of the three sky terraces accommodate spa facilities for residents, while the third serves as a landscaped deck connected to a bridge that links the different levels in this development. Minton Housing Development This concept of high living features the amenities that com...Read More

Article by Irmak Bilir The Riverside Terrace, by OOO “ADM”, Tatyshev Island, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation. The Riverside Terrace is a project which shows us that naturalizing a space can make a project compatible with people. Krasnoyarsk is a city, located in Siberia / Russian Federation, that is on the Yenisei River. It has a natural landscape which is shaped by the river even though it is an industrial city. The Yenisei forms some large and some small islands. Tatyshev Island is the biggest one which is in the center of Krasnoyarsk and is surrounded by urban areas but has a unique natural landscape too; therefore, it is very significant for the inhabitants of the city. The Riverside Terrace The Riverside Terrace, by OOO “ADM”, is located on the north side of Ta...Read More

Article by Amela Đurakovac Roombeek The Brook, by Buro Sant en Co, in Enschede, The Netherlands Streets are one of the most important elements in any city, not only because they bring together different parts of the settlement, but also because they connect the series of events that are important for residents. Streets are the places where we live, work, and play. There are different types of streets that can be divided on the basis of exposure, location, length and width, significance of the presence of green areas, and — most importantly — the people and their presence. The social role of a street is exactly that – the option of meeting or organizing social life and allowing residents to feel safe and to contribute to the quality of the city. So what makes a successful urban ...Read More