LANDSCAPE DESIGN: AN INSTRUMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSFORMATION. By: Arc. Abimbola A. Oke mnia‚ amnim LANDSCAPE DESIGN: AN INSTRUMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSFORMATION. ABSTRACT: Man‚ in his efforts to achieve comfort and a beautiful environment have tried to be in harmony with nature. One way by which this is being achieved is by Landscape design. Landscape design is hardly considered necessary by many in our society today; they see it as a luxury that can be forgone. However‚ it is a well
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“Immanent Landscape” by Christophe Girot: the Summary In his article the Immanent Landscape‚ Christophe Girot mentions his point of view of the term “landscape” and describes the importance of its role in the common urban environment. The landscape‚ according to the author‚ should not hold onto a virgin nature or functional conditions‚ which are appropriate for the modern city. Instead of this‚ architects should focus on the integration of the natural aspects in the urban community. Such projects
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I glanced out of the train window‚ watching the scenery speed away. Mighty oaks‚ bristling firs and radiant maple trees were all transformed into no more than colourful pins. The seat beside me lay vacant‚ as what once sat a wonderful and lovely gentleman‚ no longer shares with me the long trip home. I stare at the endless mass of space‚ overshadowing the Earth. The grey radiant clouds‚ together‚ began to form a distinctive image of his face‚ shaping his luminous smile almost to an exact. The subconscious
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Residential landscape lighting serves two functions- functional and aesthetic purposes. As a homeowner‚ design company‚ or a professional contractor‚ installing landscape lighting goes beyond adding some pretty lights; it is a valuable investment to the property. And it brings a return on the landscape investment to homeowners‚ most of whom are scarcely at home during the day except at night to behold the beautiful landscaping of the building. Homeowners get to enjoy their investment when they step
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Choosing the right landscape designer or landscaping company isn’t always easy. Why? Because you may be bombarded with misleading claims‚ confusing advertising‚ or simply bad information. You see‚ making the decision to hire a landscape designer can be a daunting task. There are so many designers and landscape companies hustling for your business. On the surface‚ they may all appear to be pretty much the same. But often times by simply digging a little bit deeper and knowing what to look for‚ you’ll
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being severely criticised on his use of many descriptions and lack of dialogue. However‚ the use of this descriptive device has served its purpose thoroughly. The aim of this essay is to explore descriptions of landscape in one of his short stories found in this collection‚ “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”‚ thus proving how landscape is important to create atmosphere‚ transmit emotions‚ and reflect the characters’ personalities.
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The Nebraska Landscape Humankind’s relationship to its environment is one of the strongest bonds people can make. In Willa Cather’s My Ántonia‚ this relationship is shown through many of the characters want to return to their hometown of Black Hawk‚ Nebraska. What they find they miss is a lost setting‚ a vanished world of people‚ places‚ and natural surroundings. They all develop a strong attachment to the Nebraska landscape‚ which never seems to leave them. Part of the reason for this connection
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Page 1: Greater Sea Island‚ GA‚ landscaping - http://www.seaislandlandscapeservice.com/landscaping.html If your landscape in Joey Carter Landscape has been left unattended and you wish to do something about it now‚ come to Sea Island‚ GA‚ and work with landscapers that offer talent and experience. No matter the state of your garden or its size‚ we love exploring new ideas and coming up with a customized way to best possible remedy for the problem on your property. Mother Nature left to herself goes
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Microcosmos and Manufactured Landscapes I am always fascinated by the French film makers and how they manage to make amazing documentaries portraying normal events in nature in a way that most of us tend not to appreciate. Microcosmos‚ a documentary about bugs and insect life in meadows and ponds‚ it stars nature in its very best using incredible close-up shots‚ slow motion‚ and time-lapse photography. It made me realize how incredible nature is and if I were to be shrunken to that miniature size
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About an hour ago‚ we were meandering about the arboretum‚ walking through the various gardens‚ when we decided to go on the 3-mile drive. We piled in the car and began the slow journey through the winding hills and vast fields of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. We stopped to explore an old cabin turned museum‚ 3 tiny houses that teach kids about plants‚ and a giant tree that had once been struck by lightning. We soon reached the grove of cherry trees‚ and we all got out of the car to go and explore
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