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Source: Vertical Garden by Patrick Blanc – www.murvegetalpatrickblanc.com
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The Vertical Garden, known as Le Mur Végétal in French, was conceived after many observations in natural environments. The Vertical Garden relies on a new way to grow plants without any soil.
The Vertical Garden can be implemented outdoor or indoor, in any climatic environment. The plant species selection is mainly set according to the prevailing climate conditions. For indoor location, an artificial lighting is usually required. Watering and fertilization are automated.
The Vertical Garden acts as:
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Lowering energy consumption, protecting the building from cold in winter, providing natural cooling system in summer.
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Valuable for shelter biodiversity in the city.
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Source: Underwater Sculpture – www.underwatersculpture.com
Photo Credit: Jason deCaires Taylor, Underwater Sculpture – www.underwatersculpture.com
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3 years later……from West Indies to Mexico…
The world’s largest underwater sculpture unveiled..under "Cancun and Isla Mujeres Underwater Art Museum" Project by Jason deCaires Taylor.
The Museum aiming to demonstrate the interaction between art and environmental science hope to form a complex reef structure for marine life to colonise and inhabit.
The construction of the underwater sculptures has been divided in to 3 phases:
Phase I: In November 2009, Jason started to install his first three sculptures, La Jardinera de la Esperanza (The Gardenner of Hope), Coleccionista de los Sueños (The Archive of The Lost Dreams) and Hombre en Llamas (Man on Fire). The installation had a great success, drawing much interest from tourists and already showing exponential coral growth in only 3 months. The flames on the “Man on Fire” have truly been lit.
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Source: Underwater Sculpture www.underwatersculpture.com
Photo Credit: Jason deCaires Taylor, Underwater Sculpture www.underwatersculpture.com
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7 months ago…after the first installation…
Since the first installation of underwater sculptures in Grenada, West Indies in 2007 by Jason deCaires Taylor, the underwater sculptures shown a significant result in improving coral and marine life. The Grenadian community also gains benefit of ecosystem services from eco-tourism.
See the amazing results below:
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- Music: "Stasis" by Paul Mottram
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The world’s first underwater sculpture park in Grenada, West Indies by Jason deCaires Taylor.
4 years ago…
Creator of the world’s first underwater sculpture park, Jason deCaires Taylor has gained international recognition for his unique work. His sculptures highlight ecological processes whilst exploring the intricate relationships between modern art and the environment. By using sculptures to create artificial reefs, the artist’s interventions promote hope and recovery, and underline our need to understand and protect the natural world.
The sculptures are sited in clear shallow waters to afford easy access by divers, snorkellers and those in glass-bottomed boats. Viewers are invited to discover the beauty of our underwater planet and to appreciate the processes of reef evolution.
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