UAE Landscape Architect

“For more than a decade, as property values soared, luxury condominium developers found creative ways to promote projects. Some touted exclusive addresses and lavish amenities while others enlisted celebrity architects and endorsers to help drum up enthusiasm. Now, as numbers of sales fall in even the most resilient real estate markets, developers are having to work even harder. And many are turning to an area that once received only perfunctory attention: landscape design."Today, a buyer is just as likely to ask about ... Read More

As many as 70 parks and recreation areas will be coming up in different parts of the emirate in the near future….. read more @ the SOURCE: Khaleej Times Online - Municipality Plans 70 Parks and Recreation Areas in Dubai. Read More

Great Properties, a UAE-based real estate agency, has announced the launch of Ajman Residencia tower units for sale - worth over Dhs200m in investment value. SOURCE: AMEinfo.com – Great launches Ajman Residencia | Great Properties. Read More

Robert Trent Jones II (RTJ) - has been commissioned to create a unique 'tidal course' on Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island - a natural island lying just offshore the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. read more @ the SOURCE: Zawya.com – Master Golf Course architect to design uinique Saadiyat Island course - TDIC commissions Robert Trent Jones II. Read More

The UAE's leadership in developing sustainable buildings was highlighted in yesterday's open session of the ISO General Assembly in Dubai.The Open Day themed "Buildings for a sustainable future', was officially opened by HE. Dr. Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water of the United Arab Emirates.The theme of World Standards Day on Tuesday was "Intelligent and sustainable buildings", and more than 500 attendants from ISO members, property developers, design and construction professionals, and safety and security specialists and officials, heard ... Read More

Developer leads field with 'Green Roof & Green Building Design' and 'Environmental Leadership' honours at Qatar's first environmental awardsSabban Property Investments (SPI)Sabban Property Investments has been awarded the top prize in the 'Green Roof & Green Building Design' category at the recently concluded 'Qatar Today Green Awards 2008', the country's first environmental awards. read more @ the SOURCE: Zawya – Sabban Property Investments seals a double win at the inaugural 'Qatar Today Green Awards 2008'. Read More

The Iskandar Investment Board (IIB) launched Malaysia's largest urban development at Cityscape Dubai last week.Medini Iskandar, a 2,300 acre (920 hectares) international mixed-use urban development project consisting of nine clusters, should bring in about Dh20 billion in the next 15 to 20 years, said Arlida Ariff, managing director of the Malaysian-based Iskandar Investment Board. The Iskandar Development Region will include 5 Economic Zones in the country’s southern peninsula. Many of the Zones will have tax concessions for investment in the local economy. SOURCE: Gulfnews: ... Read More

DUBAI -- Housing crisis? Mortgage meltdown? Credit crunch?After spending a few hours at Cityscape, this Mideast boom-town's annual real-estate trade show, you just might forget about the financial crisis gripping much of the rest of the world. Read more of Chip Cummins article at the SOURCE: Wall Street Journal – In Dubai, Show Goes On for Property - WSJ.com. Read More

Cityscape Dubai 2008, in its 7th year, is the largest business-to-business real estate investment and development event in the world. Cityscape Dubai attracts regional and international investors, property developers, governmental and development authorities, leading architects, designers, consultants and all senior professionals involved in the property industry. It provides an annual forum that celebrates the very best in real estate, architecture, urban planning and design from around the world. Cityscape Dubai 2007 welcomed 51,855 professionals from 136 countries. 849 exhibitors showcased their projects and services ... Read More

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS ANNOUNCE 2008 STUDENT AWARDS Washington, D.C., September 9, 2008 — Today the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced the winners of the 2008 Student Awards. Representing the top student honors in the profession, ASLA will present the awards to 20 projects from 11 colleges and universities at the ASLA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. The ceremony and reception will take place on October 6 and is sponsored by Landscape Forms. Detailed awards information may be viewed at www.asla.org/awards/2008/studentawards/. Read More