Philosophy and Guiding Principles
Understand, value, enjoy and sustain plants and fungi as vital elements in creating a sustainable relationship with life on earth.
To help people understand how plants work and contribute to human welfare
Principles of Action
The garden will demonstrate real commitment to the principle and practice of environmental protection and sustainable development in all its operations.
The garden will provide education, vocational training and encouragement to its employees and volunteers on environmental issues, so that they can pursue their work in an environmentally responsible manner.
The garden will join and promote interdisciplinary networks of environmental specialists at the local, regional, national and international levels, encouraging collaboration on common environmental projects in education and research.
The garden will share with the public its experience in running a site of best environmental practice.
The Landscape Architect / Architect is required to provide services except construction
management in respect of the following:
1. Landscape Architecture
(i) Site appraisal and suitability.
(ii) Site planning
(iii) Land-form and grading
(iv) Surface drainage design and water management
(v) Irrigation design
(vi) Open space design-hard and soft areas
(vii) Planning design
(viii) Landscape structures and features.
(ix) Garden furniture design
(x) Illumination design
(xi) Graphic design and signages
(xii) Co-ordination of external services
(xiii) Preparation of working drawings, estimates, tender documents and completion
drawings.
(xiv) Periodic inspection and evaluation of works at site.
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The 165 acre project site is made more accessible to the public through the introduction of strategically placed additional vehicular and pedestrian arrival points
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