Landscape Design and Application of Plants in Modern Residential Area

Based on the present situation of plant landscape in residential areas, this study aimed to analyze the development trend, deficiencies in constructing landscape environment and the basic designing principles, and put forward corresponding countermeasures.

Reflect on Landscape Design of Wangdian Residential Area in Langfang City

This paper analyzed the existing problems of landscape design of Wangdian residential area in Langfang City and put forward relevant suggestions and improvement measures.As far as water landscape was concerned,it was advocated to reduce water size,and enhance integrity of water and green space and interaction between water and residents.In terms of green space,it was suggested to plant more arbors and shrubs,and be particular about the environmental and seasonal factor of plant cultivation.Lawns should be substituted by Sedum spetabiles.The design of hard landscape should be of ornamentation,interest,participation and living nature,close to life,embodying human spirit.The layout of activity space should take physiological and psychological characteristics of different people groups into full consideration and manifest humanity and practicality.The study and suggestions were aimed at building the residential area into a community where human,architectures and environment were in harmony through good material planning.

Study on Low-carbon Landscape Design of Residential Areas

With landscape design of residential areas as the study object, by combining with the "low energy consumption, low pollution and low emission" principle of low-carbon economy, this paper tries to analyze the relatively systematic low-carbon landscape designs of modern residential areas.

Low-cost Plant Landscape Design of Small-scale Residential Area——A Case Study of Huayu Residential Area on Baoping Road in Baoji City of Shaanxi Province

Modern landscape emphasizes the resource conservation and sustainable development.Simple and fine residential green areas should be the development trend.Taking the landscape design of Huayu residential area on Baoping Road in Baoji City of Shaanxi Province as an example,the way how to create a fine view and a good ecological environment for the people living in the bustling city with less investment and simple maintenance was analyzed.

Landscape Planning and Design of Eagle Residential Area in Lin'an City of China

The implementation of urban-rural integration and the development of economy had promoted small towns' construction.People increasingly required higher for the landscape of residential areas in small towns and the living environment construction of small towns had become one of the hot issues in recent years.In view of problems existing in the construction of residential areas of small towns,by taking landscape planning and design of Eagle Residential Area in Yuqian Town of Lin'an City for example,the paper had analyzed principles and ideas for landscape planning and design,and relevant indicators,so as to provide reference for landscape planning and design in residential areas of small towns.

On Waterscapes in Urban Residential Area from the Perspective of Rain Garden and Eco-pool Designs

Due to the high cost for operating and maintaining waterscapes, waterscapes in many residential areas have been laid aside and even become pollution sources. Taking MCC Beiluyuan (Residential Area) in Chongqing Municipality for example, concrete strategies of using natural terrains to design rain garden and eco-pool, collect rainwater, construct bottom of the bath, and combine plants were introduced, so as to explore a new approach of creating green and ecological modern residential landscapes.

The Study on Landscape Factors,Pattern and Design in New Countryside Construction in Mountainous Areas of China

With the vigorous development of China urbanization and increase of people's environmental consciousness,landscape design had received more and more attentions in urban construction and planning.However,the planning for mountainous new countryside construction and landscape design had not been emphasized.Hence,how to make use of natural and cultural landscape factors in mountainous areas to conduct landscape design in new countryside construction was an issue needed to be highlighted.According to the field study of natural villages and residences of Longnan City in Gansu Province,the paper had discussed the composition of mountainous settlements and residences,the composition of mountainous rural landscape factors and landscape planning principles,hoping to provide reference for rural landscape design and new countryside construction.

Winter Waterscape Design for Residential Areas in Northeastern Cities of China——A Case Study of Waterscape Design of “Riverbank House” in Yingkou City of Liaoning Province

The paper has proposed the design concept of "solid waterscape". It considers that in waterscape design, it should select a design style suitable for local climate, traditional culture and folk customs; respect the nature and be close to nature; and approach the life and fit in with the reality. In terms of flowing water and solid water, it should make a reasonable and comprehensive design in terms of time, space and pattern, develop new landscape factors, and enrich winter landscape; set indoor waterscape; and enrich color design. By taking waterscape design of the residential area "Riverbank House" for example, it has stressed the solid character of water to highlight snow and ice culture and northeastern style, so as to create a natural and vivid snowy and icy landscape. Snow and ice have been the lead of winter landscape. Finally, waterscape can provide two different patterns of beauty throughout the year.

Plant Landscape Design of Residential Court

Courtyard is a signifi cant component of architectural design because it is an important living place that plays a positive role in improving the living environment. This paper reviewed basic principles of small courtyard landscape design, and analyzed the way of integrating plants and other landscape elements in small courtyards.

The Landscape Design of the Ankang South Affordable Housing in BinZhou

Under the principle of economy,ecology,function,landscape and personalization,the landscape of Ankang South Affordable Housing in Binzhou has been designed in accordance with the characteristic of affordable application apartment and the local soil and climatic conditions in Binzhou.Making the scenery by the plants primarily and selecting the trees with stronger resistance to soline-alkalic soil,cold,and drought,the whole design has been divided into 4 scenic spots and 23 gardens.

Waterfront Place Design Based on Landscape Image of Urban Waterfront Area

After the illustration of the concept of waterfront place and the construction situation of urban waterfront landscape in China, the paper has introduced design methods for waterfront environment. By taking the comprehensive improvement of the environment of Xinxu River in Nanning City for example, the paper has analyzed the current situation of place image, interpreted the spirit of place, and considered that the place design should be based on characteristic and recognizable image, unified and diversified image, general and continuous image, accessible and humanistic image and ecological protective image of landscape sensitive area. And then, the planning and design idea for the place has been proposed, functional zones have been divided, and furthermore, landscape organization of waterfront spatial environment has been described in detail. It aims to create a humanistic, ecological, characteristic and recognizable waterfront landscape place with native spatial culture.

Programming of Landscape Environment in "Lanting Shanshui" Residential Area

This paper explained natural condition and cultural background of "Lanting Shanshui"(landscape surrounding Orchid Pavilion) residential area,discussed the guiding ideology and principle of the programming of landscape environment.In this design,modern architectural form and materials would be combined with Chinese cultural tradition of "pursuit of natural landscape" in the whole residential area,with everything based on people and nature,entrusting landscape with thoughts and cultural connotation.In addition,macroscopically,in the perspective of overall environmental landscape system and landscaping dynamic index,the author analyzed the overall layout of landscapes;and microscopically,the author described in detail the road,pavement,public rest facilities,marks and some other hard facilities,and landscaping plants(including grouping greening,road greening and public greening),waterscape and other soft facilities of landscape designing.

On the Design Models of Urban Waterscape

Water is an intelligential element in landscape.Taking the planning and design of waterscape in Zixinyuan residential area as an example,the design model and its feasibility are discussed in terms of the design of waterscape and management system of water in urban residential area.It is considered that a good waterscape should satisfy two aspects:firstly,it should display a fine visual effect and profound artistic conception;secondly,the problems such as self-cleaning,recycling,and reuse of water should be solved by the management system to save water resource.The combination of the two aspects can inspire the ecological function of waterscape.And the waterscape and urban cultural environment can be in a harmonious coexistence.

Landscape Planning Principles and Techniques for Residential Districts

Landscape design principles for residential districts were analyzed in this study,it was stressed that local features should be demonstrated,actual conditions of the site respected;functional demands of residential districts should be clarified;landscape designs and architectural designs should be organically combined;central landscapes should be highlighted,sense of hierarchy and enclosure created;human-concerned and ecological principles should be followed.On this basis,landscape design techniques for residential districts were discussed from the perspectives of artistic conception and plant furnishing.In terms of plant furnishing,spatial processing,linear changes and changes of seasonal aspects were emphasized,and plants with environmental and economic benefits were suggested.By doing this,this study aimed at contributing to the future planning and construction of residential districts.

Revitalization of Historic Conservation Areas:The Landscape Design for Yongqing Fang Phase III in Guangzhou,China

1 Introduction The regeneration and revitalization of historic conservation areas is not only of significant importance for the transformation of urban spaces but also has become a widely discussed topic in recent urban renewal efforts.The Yongqing Fang,sitting in the Enning Road 1 Introduction The regeneration and revitalization of historic conservation areas is not only of significant importance for the transformation of urban spaces but also has become a widely discussed topic in recent urban renewal efforts.The Yongqing Fang,sitting in the Enning Road Historic Conservation Area in Guangzhou,China is renowned as“the most beautiful old-style street in Guangzhou.”Through its staged redevelopment since 2016,Yongqing Fang has turned into an attractive destination with distinctive Lingnan(Cantonese)characteristics,providing places for specialty dining,creative industries,cultural performances,recreational and cultural experiences,etc.This renewal project has also stimulated the coordinated development of the surrounding areas.

Measuring the Needs for Medical Service in the Retirement Residential Community in Korea

Medical facilities in retirement residential areas provide diverse medical and health-related services to retirees, and they are equipped and programed with various medical services for enhancing retirees’ daily activities. To find out the current status of using medical facilities by retirees, this study surveyed retirees in their fifties, sixties, and seventies, who live in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. The survey data was sorted by the types of medical facilities they visit, reasons for their visit, and the types of medical facilities in a retirement residential area they would prefer to visit. The pros and cons of using private and general hospitals can be evaluated further to set up the right strategy to reconcile them;and each type of hospital can be improved by adding those missing elements that the interviewees mentioned. In the broad perspective, this indicates the need to suggest the direction of preparing residential areas that are technically planned for retirees on the basis of the analysis of Korean retirees’ needs.

Style Comparison between Chinese Classical Garden and Modern Landscape

Styles between Chinese classical gardens and modern landscapes were compared in this paper from the perspective of thought,functions,garden buildings,plant scenery and small garden ornaments.

Spatial Layout of Mountainous Elderly Residential Districts

Taking the planning of elderly building for example, this paper explored the spatial layout, entrance/exit design, road space design and landscape design of the elderly residential districts against the background of population aging and increasing demands of ecological residence. In addition, the paper tried to fully use outstanding natural environment in mountainous areas to plan the elderly community, and integrate the characteristics of mountainous community planning and elderly buildings.

THE TEKOA BOYS’HOME A Melding of Vision,Functionality,and Sustainability

INTRODUCTION Community Housing Partners(CHP)is a 501(c)(3)community development corporation that serves the needs of low-income and low-wealth individuals and families in the southeast.CHP’s mission is to create affordable,green,sustainable housing opportunities and services for the people and communities they serve.Since 1975,CHP has served over 206,000 people,including the elderly,women and children in transition,formerly homeless people,single female heads-of-household.

基于老年友好理念的城市居住区公共空间设计研究

人口老龄化发展至今已经成为全球性的社会问题。我国人口老龄化速度快、来势猛、后劲足、“未富先老”问题突出、养老任务严峻。科学数据显示,社会交往活动对于提升老年人获得感、安全感、幸福感,实现积极老龄化和健康老龄化的目标具有积极意义。文章首先通过调研分析了老年人的相关特征,其次分析了城市居住区公共空间的现存问题,最后提出了基于老年友好理念的城市居住公共空间设计思路。以期为老年人提供交往及活动的空间,构建老龄友好型社会,提升老年人的健康幸福指数。