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Water is considered a ______ for survival.
Water is considered a ______ for survival.
commodity
In Islam, the act of ______ is essential for achieving purity.
In Islam, the act of ______ is essential for achieving purity.
ablution
The Quran encourages the ______ use of water.
The Quran encourages the ______ use of water.
responsible
Providing access to clean water is considered an act of ______ in Islam.
Providing access to clean water is considered an act of ______ in Islam.
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Water is a versatile tool and a unique ______ resource.
Water is a versatile tool and a unique ______ resource.
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A ______ is a body of still water of any size, placed in a hard well-defined constructed container.
A ______ is a body of still water of any size, placed in a hard well-defined constructed container.
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Ponds are designed to appear ______ or semi-natural.
Ponds are designed to appear ______ or semi-natural.
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Ponds usually have a ______ line quality, typically with plantings.
Ponds usually have a ______ line quality, typically with plantings.
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Water features can be a ______ to enjoy water as an attraction.
Water features can be a ______ to enjoy water as an attraction.
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A ______ is any moving water confined to a well-defined channel.
A ______ is any moving water confined to a well-defined channel.
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Water can be used in the outdoor environment as a flat, quiet water body in the form of either a ______ or a pond.
Water can be used in the outdoor environment as a flat, quiet water body in the form of either a ______ or a pond.
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Channels contain ______ water.
Channels contain ______ water.
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Depending on its motion, flowing water can produce ______ sounds.
Depending on its motion, flowing water can produce ______ sounds.
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Reflecting pools are a common feature in ______ gardens.
Reflecting pools are a common feature in ______ gardens.
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Fountains and water channels serve as ______ elements in Islamic gardens.
Fountains and water channels serve as ______ elements in Islamic gardens.
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The sound of flowing water is believed to have a ______ effect.
The sound of flowing water is believed to have a ______ effect.
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Qanat systems were employed for efficient water ______ and irrigation.
Qanat systems were employed for efficient water ______ and irrigation.
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Islamic gardens often incorporate geometric patterns in their ______ design.
Islamic gardens often incorporate geometric patterns in their ______ design.
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Courtyard gardens within Islamic architecture often feature central ______ or pools.
Courtyard gardens within Islamic architecture often feature central ______ or pools.
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Gardens surrounding mosques may include ______ pools for ritual cleansing.
Gardens surrounding mosques may include ______ pools for ritual cleansing.
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The ______ at the Menara Gardens in Marrakech, Morocco, serves as a decorative feature.
The ______ at the Menara Gardens in Marrakech, Morocco, serves as a decorative feature.
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Water features are a defining characteristic of Islamic gardens, enhancing both their aesthetic and ______ value.
Water features are a defining characteristic of Islamic gardens, enhancing both their aesthetic and ______ value.
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The Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar, India, includes ______ as part of its design.
The Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar, India, includes ______ as part of its design.
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Water features contribute to both ______ and functional aspects of public spaces.
Water features contribute to both ______ and functional aspects of public spaces.
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Ponds, fountains, and waterfalls add a ______ and calming element to the landscape.
Ponds, fountains, and waterfalls add a ______ and calming element to the landscape.
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Interactive fountains, splash pads, and wading pools provide opportunities for ______ with water.
Interactive fountains, splash pads, and wading pools provide opportunities for ______ with water.
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Water features often become ______ points within public spaces.
Water features often become ______ points within public spaces.
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Seating areas around fountains or ponds encourage ______ interaction.
Seating areas around fountains or ponds encourage ______ interaction.
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The presence of water, from crashing waves to trickling streams, produces ______ sensory experiences.
The presence of water, from crashing waves to trickling streams, produces ______ sensory experiences.
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Use the sound of flowing water to enhance the ______ appeal and contribute to a calming atmosphere.
Use the sound of flowing water to enhance the ______ appeal and contribute to a calming atmosphere.
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Use water to create a sense of ______ and movement within the landscape.
Use water to create a sense of ______ and movement within the landscape.
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Ensure that the water feature is accessible and ______ for people to enjoy.
Ensure that the water feature is accessible and ______ for people to enjoy.
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Consider the ______ context of the site when designing water features.
Consider the ______ context of the site when designing water features.
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Design water features with ______ in mind, incorporating eco-friendly practices.
Design water features with ______ in mind, incorporating eco-friendly practices.
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The sight and sound of water can have a ______ effect on people.
The sight and sound of water can have a ______ effect on people.
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Incorporating water elements into public spaces provides visitors with a ______ environment.
Incorporating water elements into public spaces provides visitors with a ______ environment.
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Watching and listening to water can carry a person’s awareness away from the ______ of the moment to be more peaceful.
Watching and listening to water can carry a person’s awareness away from the ______ of the moment to be more peaceful.
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Well-designed water features can contribute to the ______ balance of an area.
Well-designed water features can contribute to the ______ balance of an area.
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They can help promote ______ recharge, and support biodiversity.
They can help promote ______ recharge, and support biodiversity.
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Naturalistic water features, such as ponds with native ______, contribute to biodiversity.
Naturalistic water features, such as ponds with native ______, contribute to biodiversity.
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In hot climates, the presence of water features can help ______ temperatures.
In hot climates, the presence of water features can help ______ temperatures.
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Well-designed water features can contribute to ______ management by capturing and slowing down runoff.
Well-designed water features can contribute to ______ management by capturing and slowing down runoff.
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Flashcards
Utilitarian Use of Water
Utilitarian Use of Water
Water is essential for survival, providing food, drinking, hygiene, and irrigation.
Visual Use of Water
Visual Use of Water
Water serves aesthetic purposes, enhancing recreation and garden designs.
Water in Islam
Water in Islam
Water is vital for purification, hygiene, and responsible stewardship emphasized in Islamic teachings.
Categories of Water in Design
Categories of Water in Design
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Water as a Design Element
Water as a Design Element
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Sensory Appeal of Water
Sensory Appeal of Water
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Rhythm and Movement
Rhythm and Movement
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Accessibility in Design
Accessibility in Design
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Cultural Relevance
Cultural Relevance
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Sustainability Practices
Sustainability Practices
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Water Basins
Water Basins
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Water Wells
Water Wells
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Aesthetic Appeal
Aesthetic Appeal
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Recreation and Play
Recreation and Play
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Enhanced Social Spaces
Enhanced Social Spaces
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Functional Water Elements
Functional Water Elements
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Cultural Significance
Cultural Significance
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Tranquility from Water
Tranquility from Water
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Therapeutic Effect of Water
Therapeutic Effect of Water
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Water Features in Design
Water Features in Design
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Biophilic Landscape Design
Biophilic Landscape Design
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Ecological Benefits of Water
Ecological Benefits of Water
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Groundwater Recharge
Groundwater Recharge
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Temperature Regulation via Water
Temperature Regulation via Water
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Stormwater Management
Stormwater Management
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Psycho-physiological Wellbeing
Psycho-physiological Wellbeing
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Reflecting Pools
Reflecting Pools
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Fountains
Fountains
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Water Channels
Water Channels
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Qanat Systems
Qanat Systems
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Geometric Design
Geometric Design
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Courtyard Gardens
Courtyard Gardens
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Ablution Pools
Ablution Pools
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Tranquility in Design
Tranquility in Design
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Water Features
Water Features
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Static Water
Static Water
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Pool
Pool
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Pond
Pond
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Flowing Water
Flowing Water
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Channels
Channels
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Water Attraction
Water Attraction
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Tranquility of Water
Tranquility of Water
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Study Notes
Water in Landscape Architecture
- Water is used in landscaping for both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes.
- Utilitarian uses include providing a source of food, drinking, bathing, transportation, cooling the air, buffering sound, and irrigating the soil.
- Visual uses emphasize the aesthetic value of water, such as its role in recreation and garden design.
The Use of Water in Islam
- Purification (Tahara): Ablution is emphasized for achieving purity.
- Cleansing and Hygiene: Islam emphasizes cleanliness and personal hygiene. Water is the preferred method of cleansing.
- Sustainable Stewardship (Khilafah): Responsible stewardship of the Earth and its resources is highlighted. The Quran encourages responsible use of water and discourages wastefulness.
- Acts of Charity (Sadaqah): Providing access to clean water is considered a virtuous act. Contributing to wells, water sources, and infrastructure for clean water is seen as a noble and rewarding deed.
Water as a Design Element
- Categories:
- Natural water bodies (sea, rivers, streams, waterfalls, lakes, ponds)
- Designed/man-made water elements (various types of water features)
Water Features
- Visual and Sensory Appeal: Water features are a significant visual and sensory element.
- Attraction Magnet: Water features can draw attention and become the focal point of a design.
- Reflecting the Quality of Space: Water features can reflect the quality of a garden or space.
Types of Water Features Based on Motion and Character
- Flat, Static Water: Includes pools and ponds, designed to create a sense of calm or quiet.
- Flowing Water: Consists of water flowing within a channel or canal and can create varying sounds and experiences.
- Falling Water: Includes cascades and waterfalls, emphasizing the force of gravity and creating a sense of dynamic energy.
Water Features: Pools
- Pools: Bodies of still water of any size, placed within constructed containers, often serving as reflecting surfaces.
Water Features: Ponds
- Ponds: Designed to appear natural or semi-natural, often having flowing water features
- Shape and Location: Typically free-form or curvilinear, and commonly situated in park-like settings.
- Mood: Enhances a sense of tranquility and repose.
Water Features: Channels
- Conduits: Conduits contain flowing water in a linear form.
- Meaning: Convey movement and decentralise meaning.
- Sensory Effect: Depends on water volume, flow rate, channel size, shape, and steepness.
Falling Water Features: Cascades and Waterfalls
- Movement: Water falls over a sudden elevation drop within a channel.
- Force: Expressing the force of gravity.
- Factors Determining Effect: Volume/rate of flow, edge condition of the fall, height/nature of the fall, and the surface at the foot of the fall.
- Types:
- Free-fall
- Obstructed fall
- Sloped fall
Water Features: Water Jets
- High Velocity/Flow: Large volumes of water are forced through small apertures.
- Emphasis: Draw attention, punctuate the landscape, emphasize special points, often in bucolic settings.
- Types: Single orifice jet, aerated jet, spray jet, and formed multijets.
Principles in Designing Water Features
- Focal Points: Establish a key point within the water feature to draw attention.
- Scale and Proportion: Ensure the size of the water feature is proportionate to the overall landscape, considering the scale of surrounding elements.
- Unity and Harmony: Integrate the water feature seamlessly with the overall design and surrounding elements.
- Contrast and Variety: Introduce contrast through variations in water levels, textures, and materials.
- Sound and Sensory Experience: Pay attention to the auditory experience, using the sound of flowing water to enhance atmosphere.
- Rhythm and Movement: Use water to create a sense of rhythm and movement.
- Accessibility: Ensure the water feature is accessible and safe.
- Cultural and Contextual Relevance: Reflect local traditions, history, aesthetics in the design to create a meaningful connection with the community
- Sustainability: Design water features sustainably with eco-friendly practices, rainwater harvesting, and native plants.
- Balance: Achieve balance in the visual weight of water features within the overall design.
- Maintenance Considerations: Integrate elements that facilitate ease and maintenance, considering accessibility for cleaning and choosing durable materials.
Water as a Design Element in Islam
- Reflecting Pools/Basins: Common in Islamic gardens, both decorative and practical; serving as a reflective surface.
- Fountains and Water Channels: Decorative elements and irrigate surrounding vegetation.
- Qanat Systems: Traditional method of underground water channels for long-distance transport.
- Islamic Geometric Design: Geometric patterns prevalent in Islamic art are incorporated into water features.
- Courtyard Gardens: Often feature central fountains or pools for contemplative spaces and communal gatherings.
- Ablution Pools: Used for ritual cleansing (Wudu) before prayers near mosques.
- Water Basins/Reservoirs: Reservoirs for irrigation or purely decorative features.
- Water Wells: Water sources with historical and cultural significance; often found within Islamic gardens.
The Importance of Water Features in Landscape Architecture
- Aesthetic Appeal/Enhancement: Water features add visual appeal and calm to public spaces.
- Recreation and Play: Water features create opportunities for play, interaction, and recreation (e.g boating, fishing, interactive fountains).
- Enhanced Social Spaces: Water features can become gathering points fostering community and interaction.
- Relaxation and Well-being: Water can evoke feelings of tranquility and well-being and reduce stress.
- Ecological Benefits: Promote biodiversity, recharge groundwater, offer habitat for wildlife.
- Temperature Regulation: Cool surrounding areas in hot climates.
- Stormwater Management: Capture and slow down runoff, help mitigate flooding and erosion.
- Cultural and Symbolic Significance: Convey cultural values and meanings associated with place, history, and beliefs.
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Test your knowledge on the significance of water in survival and its spiritual importance in Islam. This quiz covers various aspects including purity, the use of water in Islamic gardens, and environmental considerations. Explore the multifaceted role of water through questions that engage with both faith and nature.
