ECOBuilder-Specifiers Journal spring2018

To provide maximum impact
throughout the whole academic
year, planting design required an
emphasis on drought tolerant species
and sensitive combinations which
complement. With good planting
design, maintenance can be reduced,
leaving plants to grow to their full
size. Substantial tree planting was
proposed relating to the scale and size
of the development, particularly in
areas with sunnier aspect.
Ninety semi-mature trees were hand
selected at Lorenz von Ehren tree
nursey in Germany. They were tagged
in September, before being lifted and
transported to UWE in December and
January.
The visit to the nursery allowed
for the specific requirements and
characteristics of the tree species to
be assessed on the functions and
uniformity that they were expected to
perform in such an important location
for the campus.
Project Credits:
Architect: Stride Treglown
Client: University of the West of England
Completed: 2017
Value: £50m
Size: 17,000m 2
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