Publications

Design Guidelines for Contemplative Landscapes

This publication is a translation of research findings from the study Effects of Landscapes on Brain Activity into design application. The information aims to help landscape professionals design and implement landscapes that enhance mental well-being, for a more liveable Singapore.

ISBN: 978-981-18-6070-6

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Download: Contemplative Landscape Model II

Design Guidelines for Nature Playgardens in Singapore

Nature playgardens, a type of therapeutic landscape, provide many benefits to foster a child's mental, phyiscal and emotional growth through meaningful interactions with the surroundings. This guide aims to serve as a useful resource for designing, implementing and managing nature playgardens in Singapore.

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Design Guidelines for Therapeutic Gardens in Singapore

This guide puts together the basic characteristics of therapeutic gardens and aims to be a useful resource for the design of future therapeutic landscapes in Singapore, particularly for the elderly and people with dementia.

ISBN: 978-981-11-3632-0

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CS A03:2013 - Specifications for Soil Mixture for General Landscaping Use

Formerly CS A01:2009 and CS A02:2009

Specifications For Soil Mixture For General Landscaping Use describes the quality indicators for compost and mulches used in horticulture soils in Singapore.

ISBN: 978-981-07-6456-2

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CS B01:2010 - Guidelines for Tropical Turfgrass Installation and Management

Guidelines for Tropical Turfgrass Installation and Management represents the first comprehensive guide on tropical turfgrasses for Singapore and Southeast Asia. It covers species selection, construction, planting and establishment, and best maintenance practices.

ISBN: 978-981-08-5230-6

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CS C01:2013 - Guidelines on Water Quality Monitoring for Tropical Ponds

Guidelines On Water Quality Monitoring For Tropical Ponds introduces the theory and practice of water quality monitoring for ponds in the tropics. It describes the key parameters of interest, specifics typical field equipment used, and provides a monitoring protocol which managers can adapt to their specific requirements.

ISBN: 978-981-08-3791-4

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CS C02:2013 - Guidelines on Water Quality Assessment and Management for Tropical Ponds

Guidelines on Water Quality Assessment and Management for Tropical Ponds sets out recommended standards for pond water quality for key parameters with reference to empirical measurements from 59 ponds across Singapore. It explains how to use water quality monitoring results to diagnose water quality concerns, and outlines a range of associated management strategies for addressing water quality issues in tropical ponds.

ISBN: 978-981-07-6326-8

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CS E03-E12 - Guidelines on Skyrise Greenery

The following CUGE Standards on Skyrise Greenery are available for download at NParks Skyrise Greenery Website:

1) CS E03:2010 - Guidelines on Substrate Layer for Rooftop Greenery

2) CS E04:2010 - Guidelines on Filter, Drainage and Root Penetration Barrier Layers for Rooftop Greenery

3) CS E05:2012 - Guidelines on Water Proofing for Rooftop Greenery

4) CS E06:2012 - Guidelines in Irrigation for Rooftop Greenery

5) CS E07:2012 - Guidelines on General Maintenance for Rooftop Greenery

6) CS E08:2012 - Guidelines on Design and Construction of Pitched Green Roof 

7) CS E09:2012 - Guidelines on Planting of Trees, Palms and Tall Shrubs on Rooftop

8) CS E10:2014 - Guidelines on Design Loads for Skyrise Greenery

9) CS E11:2014 - Guidelines on Design for Safety of Skyrise Greenery

10) CS E12:2017 - Design Guides to Promote Biodiversity on Roof Gardens