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The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) members consist of thousands of growers of flowers and ornamental plants around the world who are together united by one essential goal – promoting the place of plants in people’s lives.
AIPH is responsible for approving the world’s most exceptional horticultural expos creating long lasting green legacies in cities across the globe.
AIPH Blooming Economies & Cities to Inspire The World 2.0. Up-to-date statistics from recent Expos hosted in Asia and Europe.
Learn moreAIPH hosts several conferences, webinars and events such as the International Grower of the Year award throughout the year. Read about these along with the latest news about the association’s activities.
The AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards celebrate the best of the best in ornamental horticulture
Learn moreAIPH’s key aim is to stimulate demand for ornamental trees, plants and flowers worldwide. We are committed to supporting growers in achieving this by protecting and promoting the interests of the industry.
The AIPH’s Global Industry Intelligence Centre (GIIC) is an international hub for industry information and knowledge exchange.
The report contains insights on production and consumption of the floriculture industry in Thailand, imports and exports, and business opportunities
DownloadAIPH Green City activities promote the essential role of plants in creating vibrant urban areas in which people and businesses can thrive.
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Use the natural characteristics of the site itself and its surroundings to determine the size and style of a building. Position the building according to climate, microclimate, topography, existing trees and water. Connect the building to these characteristics by providing views to and from the landscape and creating physical links for people. The urban cityscape is also a type of landscape that can guide the principles of a building’s design
By combining functions and uses within buildings, such as parking below offices or retail under housing, more room is left in the urban landscape for green spaces. Green can also be incorporated into the building itself through the use of green roofs, green walls and atriums.
Energy usage inside buildings can be reduced by using the landscape as insulation in the form of green roofs, green walls or semi-underground spaces. The orientation of buildings and the location of windows should be designed based on the position of the sun and prevailing winds. Water management of a building site can be combined with architectural and landscape design. The location of the building should not interfere with the natural drainage patterns of the site. Green roofs moderate water runoff, and storage areas for water allow buildings to re-use grey water for toilets or irrigation. The use of local materials adds to the sense of place to a building while also reducing the carbon footprint.
The surrounding landscape can also be extended into, over or around the buildings. Landscape design can be used to enhance the character of the site and create a balance between the architecture and the natural characteristics of the site and its surroundings.
Capture the sense of place and use the natural characteristics of a site to inspire the design of buildings.
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