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P h o T o g r a P h y
Constructed Wetlands
This Project explores the possibilities of integrating a constructed wetland for the University of California Davis Campus to improve water quality for the U.C. Davis Arboretum and the water that is discharged into Putah Creek. Improvements in water quality will help reduce the eutrophication process which is one of the main causes of the green murky water that flows through the arboretum water way. This project presents two wetlands that will help improve water quality. Wetland I will serve as a functional constructed wetland. Whereas Wetland II two is designed to create a more “natural” wetland feel where wildlife can thrive and people can enjoy outdoor activities.
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Base Map
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REQUIRED AREA CONSTRUCTED WETLAND
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GREEN BELTS
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CAMPUS PATHS/ ROADS
RAIL ROAD
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UC DAVIS CAMPUS BUILDINGS
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Area of Study
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UC Davis Wastewater System Flow Diagram
University of California, Davis
Pump
Bar Screen/ HeadworksLarge particles of trash are separated from the water Oxidation Ditch
Biological treatment of effluent
Secondary ClarifierSettle suspended soils
Solids Drying Bed
Landfill/ CompostPossible used for fertilizers
Putah Creek
UV DisinfectionUltra Violet Light Disinfection
Sand Filter Last Chance to filter out sand particles
Pump
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Pipe Re-RoutingWater will be intercepted at location shown on the map. Water will be directed to Wetland I. Water will be treated and then pumped back to the the waste water treatment system.
Contextual Map
Pipe Interception
ReturnFiltered water to return to wastewater treatment system and follow its original course. Water will eventually get pumped to Wetland System #2.
Water Source For Constructed Wetland
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Wetland I Master Plan & Sections
Quercus lobata
Salix Laevigata
Populus fremontii
Typha
Quercus lobata
Water Lillies
Switch Grass
Native Grass Mix
Plant Legend
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Section B-B This section of the wetland plan allows for experimentation with the use of switch grass and native grass mix clippings as a source for biofuels. California imports over 50% of is biofules. Providing this expiramental area may help contribute lower the amount of biofuels imported into the state.
Section C-C This section of the wetland plan allows for the filtration of phosphorus through root uptake of plants such as Cattails and sedimentation.
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Water Diagram w/ Contour map
Master Plan Wetland II
Wetland II Master Plan
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Water DiagramContours 32-36 will retain water year around. Water level above contours 32-36 will fluctuate depending on the current year’s rain season. The existing pump will be moved from location 1 to location 2. Water will be pumped from waste water treatment system to this location. Water will then spill over to Putah creek where it will follow its normal course.
Wwetlan Master Plan IIThis area south of I-80 freeway is designated area fo wetland II. This wetland will serve mainly as a wildlife and recreational area. Treee plantingg schematic will help serve as a noise barrier preventing noise pollution com-ing from the freeway. Recreational activities will include sightseeing, running trails and bird watching.
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A-A
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Wetland II Sections & Perspetive
Section A-A This section of the wetland plan shows a section elevation of Wetland II.
Section A-A
Existing landscape Photoshop Rendering of existing landscape. ( Projected perspective of Wetland II)
The Kissing Wall
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Kissing Wall Planting Scheme
Designed by Carson Cooper
Planting by colors Green Wall Model
Constructed by Gabriel MunozPlanting Scheme
Majority of the plants selected are Arboretum All-Stars plants which are easy to grow, have low water needs, are native to California, and have been grown withsuccess at the University of California Davis Arboretum which is where the green wall is located.
Meaning Behind the Kiss
The design and construction of this “kissing wall” was inspired by the idea of creating a romantic peace or landscape architecture that not only would attract the general public in the field of landscape architecture but also creating an intimate environment through the color scheme of the plant selection. Graphically, kisses are often perceived though the use of the color red, so we decided to create a color scheme that revolved around the color red. We made the center a sphere of succulents planted with red foliage.
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Kissing Wall Construction Detail
Designed by Carson Cooper
Erik ReyesGabriel Muñoz
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Building Your Own Kissing Wall
1. Using saw, cut milk crate in half.
5. Correct crate position 9. Insert soil media inside crates. Attach wire mesh (Chicken Wire) to hold in growing media and plants. Using wire cutters, cut out wholes in the wire mesh to insert plants.
6. Insert bolts on theside of the crates to attach lateral crates. (Top and bottom)
7. Sample Size of stacked crates.4x4 crates.
8. Align weed barrieralong inside walls of crates.
2. Remove top from bottom and soften edges.
3. Take top portion of crate and place it on the bottom. The top will fit almostperfectly on the bottom due to their stacking ability.
4a. Use zip ties to attach top to bottom. Make sure ties are secure.
4b. Rotate crate 90 degrees clockwise.
10. Use 2x6 to create a wood frame to increase support.(2) 2x12 one on each side(1) 2x12 on the top
Bolt placement on the inside of wood frame
Milk crates to be sawed in half and then stacked onto each other
Milk crates bolted onto each other. Stack until desired height.
Kissing Wall Images
Succulent ball preparation
North Facing WallSouth Facing WallGreen Wall skeleton 6’ high
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Residential Design Build
Olea europea ‘Swan Hill’
Acer palmatum ‘Emperor 1’
Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’
Arctostaphylos ‘Pacific Mist’
Olea europea ‘Little Ollie’
Residential Planting Plan
Focal Plants
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Delta Blue grass sod. Drought and heat tolerant. Excellent disease resistant. Sod was reduced to about 70 % from old landscape plan.
Stone borders throughout the property to maintain gravel with in thepathways. Mulch around plants will help keep moisture around the plants.
This Design incorporates California native plants to assuage California’s on going drought problems.
Round-about driveway allows for the ease of entrance and exit into the property. Permeable pavers will allow for water to filter down on site.
Irrigation and Lighting Specs
Residential Finished Project
FX Luminaire Path LightLighting Fixture: CB3 LED’s20 Watts103 Max lumes
Wilkins Back-flow Preventer 1”-975XLMax working water pressure 175 psiMax working water temp. 180˚ FHyrdrotastic test pressure 350 psiEnd connections threaded ANSI B1.20
3/4” In-line Valve w/ Pressure ReducerPressure: 15 to 150 psiTemperature: Up to 110˚ FPressure reduce to 45 psi
3/4” Plastic Ball ValveFlow: 0 to 22 gpmPressure: 15 to 150 psiPositive drip-tight shutoffRapid 1/4-turn on/off control
Outdoor Smart Modular TimerZones/ Stations: 4-20 expandable Indoor / OutdoorSeasonal adjustInput Required: 120VAC +/- 10 %, 60 Hz
FX Luminaire TransformerModel PX 600 Watt Timer and PhotocellStainless steel finish
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Residential Planting Plan
Polystichum munitum (7)Pittosporum nigricans (1)Polystichum munitum (9)Dietes 'Vegeta' (7)
HerbGarden
Podocarpus latifolius (2)
Acer'Emperor'
Podocarpus henkelii (1)Choisya ternata (3)Correa 'Carmine Bells' (5)Podocarpus henkelii (1)
Leptospermum 'Reevesii' (6)
Ceanothus 'Carmel Creeper' (2)Coleonema alba - Dwarf (11)
Sesleria 'Greenlee' (9)Ceanothus 'Ray Harman' (3)
Fragaria spp.(5)Iris douglasiana (4)
PerennialColor
Hellebore 'Ivory Prince' (3)Polystichum munitum (3)
Acer 'Emperor' (1)Francoa Ramosa (8)Choisya ternata (1)
Correa 'Carmine Bells' (8)Pittosporum crassifolium 'Dwarf' (1)
Rosmarinus 'Prostratus' (2)
H2O
Magnolia 'Little Gem' - Espalier (1)Dietes 'Vegeta' (7)
Ceanothus 'Carmel Creeper' (5)Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman' (3)
Woodwardia fimbriata (14)
Grey Pea Gravel
Gravel Patio
CenterPillar
3'
6x6 Decorative Trellis PostWoodwardia fimbriata (1)Vine
6x6 Decorative Trellis PostWoodwardia fimbriata (1)Vine
Woodwardia fimbriata (3)Vine
Landing3x6 (2)
H2OFeature
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Woodwardia fimbriata (2)Fragaria spp. (6)
Woodwardia fimbriata (1)
Camellia spp. (1)Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Minor' (3)Citrus x meyesi (1)Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' (5)
Rosmarinus prostratus (5)Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' (4)Pittosporum crassifolium 'Dwarf' (3)
Woodwardia fimbrita (9)Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman (1)
Correa 'Carmine Bells' (5)Loropetalum chinese (2)
Ceanothus 'Carmel Creeper' (7)E. CAmellia (1)
Ceanothus 'Carmel Creeper' (3)
Pittospprum crassifolium (3)Rhamnus alaternus (5)
Pittospprum crassifolium (3)Prunus 'Krauter Vesuvius' (1)
Plan North
Hellebore 'Ivory Prince' (6)Pittosporum nigricans (1)Sollya heterophylla 'Alba' (3)
Loropetalum chinese (1)Sesleria 'Greenlee' (18)Pittosporum nigricans (1)Sollya heterophylla 'Alba' (7)Woodwardia fimbriata (7)
Loropetalum chinese (3)Pittosporum nigricans (6)Sollya heterophylla 'Alba' (7)
Fire Pit
Table/wChairs
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Acer palmatum ‘Emperor 1’
Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’
Rosmarinus ‘Boule’
Anigonzanthos spp.
Hydrangea quercifolia
Olea europea ‘Little Ollie’
Focal Plants
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Residential Finished Project
This Garden was design to reduce the amount of water consumed by careful plant and material selection. California native plants were selected along with increased areas of pea gravel as hard-scape to help retain rain-water on site. One of the focal features of this garden include a low-water-use water feature that sets the mood of a the Zen Garden.
This is the main entrance to the house. The planter Consist of native and non native plants to give the entrance both an aesthetic and aromatic feel to the front entry. Centered along the two windows is a bird bath that heightens sound and encourages bids into the garden.
This Garden also includes a seating area where the people can enjoy a nice cup of tea or use the heated seat bench along with the fire pit. The seat is poured over heating cables that warm the seat and the backing of the bench. The Fire pit is gas powered, ready to use, with the turn of a key, making it perfect for long summer night bonfires.
The front entrance to the property consists of water friendly plants. These plants include, different varieties of California Lilacs, Rosemaries, Anigozanthos, Pittosporums, and Fragarias. Black mulch (request of client) was used to maintain water moisture in the soil until plants can fill-in the empty spaces.
The lights used for this project are from FX-Luminaire. The lighting fixture has a 12 inch stem and a 20 Watt capacity bulb witch is enough to light up a 10 ft radius.
Baker stone was used through this project. The stone was used for stepping stones, pathways, platforms and steps.
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Details and Construction Documents
Seat Bench Details
1" Cantilever14" InsulationConcrete CushionThermostat Switch Box w/ Power OutletHeating Wires to float in ConcreteClear 12" Tube to Feed Thermostat WireDrain GrooveStone Veneer Finish1" Cantilever
1" CantileverStone Veneer FinishGas KeyFire BrickGas OutletGas PipeSwitch Control VaultDrain Line Tie into Drain SystemGround Level
Electric Feed Wirew/ 3 4" Electrical ConduitGround Level
Light
Fire Pit
Rubble WallGround Level
Heated Seat Bench & Fire Pit
Seat back and cushion to be hard trowel concreteSeat Rotated 2" Downward w/ Drain Groove on Seat
LightingFX Luminare-PO RD- 1 LED- 10 Watts
Bench Overview
Note: Electrical heating cables and insulation will beinstalled inside seat and back of bench per specificationsfrom Orbit MFG Company.
Electrical Requirements:Volts: 240Watts Ea: 2709Amps Ea: 11.2Ohms Ea: 21.2
Fire Pit Requirements:125 feet75,000 btu3 4" size gas line
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Seat Bench Construction
Boarding of the heated seat bench prior to pouring the 2.5” slab of concrete that makes “cushion” of the seat.
The base of the seat bench and the fire pit is veneered with 1 inch layer of baker stone.
The base finish of the bench and fire pit is Portland cement giving it a sandy finish.
Heated seat bench with a california gold gravel base with a stone border.
Image shows the framing of the fire pit and how the heated cable is wrapped around the seat bench.
Images shows the process of how the continues heating cable gets wrapped around the seat bench. Insulation is used to maintain the heat on the surface of the seat.
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Peaks Park Planting Design
Peaks park planting scheme was designed to suit visitors of all ages. The planting plan allows for pleasing visual aesthetics as well as functionality.
The trees were planted through out the park to provide plenty of shade. Aside from shade andan aesthetic value to people, trees such as Quercus lobata provide canopy coverage for animals creating habitat patches for wildlife.
Majority of the plants in this plan are native toCalifornia or are water conserving plants. The plan will help with California’s current drought problem. The plants will be irrigated by drip where allowed.
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QUERCUS LOBATA VALLEY OAK 12
QUERCUS AGRIFOLIA COAST LIFE OAK 12
ACER NEGUNDO BOX ELDER 9
CERCIS OCCIDENTALIS WESTERN REDBUD 29
LUPINUS ALBIFRONS SILVER BUSH LUPINE 35
SALVIA SPATHACEA HUMMINGBIRD SAGE 48
RIBES VIBURNIFOLIUM EVERGREEN CURRANT 7
HETEROMELES ARBUTIFOLIA TOYON 25
BACCHARIS PILULARIS COYOTE BRUSH 26
CEANOTHUS X JOYCE COULTER COULTER CEANOTHUS 28
PHACELIA IMBRATICA PINE BEE FLOWER 23
JUNCUS EFFUSUS COMMON RUSH 92
ACHILLEA WILD FLOWER MIX WILD FLOWER MIX MIX
IRIS DOUGLASIANA DOUGLAS IRIS 14
ESCHSCHOLZIA CALIFORNICA CALIFORNIA POPPY 139
DIPLACUS AURANTIACUS STICKY MONKEY FLOWER 18
ARTEMISIA CALIFORNICA CALIFORNIA SAGEBRUSH 17
ENCILIA CALIFORNICA COAST SUNFLOWER 32
LASTHENIA GLABARTA GOLFIELDS SEED
FESTUCA CALIFORNICA CALIFORNIA FESCUE 392
MUHLENBERGIA RIGENS DEER GRASS 329
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Peaks Park Grading and DrainagePeaks Park Grading and Drainage
Peaks park grading and drainage was drafted to meet the needs of the community. The play structures provide an area developed to ADA code for the safety of the children. All roadways are designed to meet ADA standards as well.
The park is designed to pitch water to the North East of the park where run-off water will drain to the city’s sewer system. To help alleviate heavy rain seasons a swale was graded into the west part of the lawn to prevent water from puddling in the lawn area.
The lawn area is graded at 1% to allow for sporting events such as soccer and football.
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Construction DocumentsConstruction Documents
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Construction Documents
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Photography
Carmel Highlands University of California Davis Water Tower
‘Jessica’ Dahlia Climbing Red Rose
Pebble Beach, Bird Rock BeachThe Bell at Aggie Stadium 27
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