communities, most of whom live in The rain garden and permeable paving
apartments without access to their own surface will create a sustainable drainage
garden or outdoor space. system (SUDS), allowing the movement
of storm water through the surface and
The green space spans 660m2 and preventing flooding and storm water
includes seventeen ornamental and eight runoff. A SUDS provides amenity and
fruit trees (an orchard), vertical gardens, biodiversity benefits and lessens UHI
raised edible planting beds, an eco- effects through cooling by evaporation.
friendly natural pond, a green roof, a rain It is environmentally beneficial and cost
garden, permeable pathways, solar panels, effective.
a planted table with An aquaponics
(sustainable farming) system, insect The insect hotels within the native
hotels, outdoor gym equipment and native planting areas promote biodiversity,
local plants. providing a space for hibernating insects
such as ladybirds and butterflies.
Key Design Elements
The eco-friendly contemporary office The planted table enables food to
building for meetings provides an grow right where it is eaten! The table
important landmark within the space. includes a mix of edible plants (i.e.
Its green roof lessens the ‘Urban Heat vegetables, fruit and herbs) to encourage
Island’ (UH