Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI) are equipment used to facilitate navigation for the vision impaired. These detectable warning surfaces are standardized that guide people through texture. • Made from inserts or built directly into ground surfaces made of concrete or
A living green wall is a wall surface that is designed and covered with greenery. It offers architects and consultants to provide a cost effective solution by turning monotonous walls into aesthetically pleasing living vertical gardens. In addition to the
Landscape Sustainability is an often heard and repeated word. Yet it’s time to delve into this highly used word and try and figure out what it means to the Landscaping sector within the region. UAE has witnessed tremendous growth –
I recently attended a breakfast meeting with one of my peers, a CEO and Board Member of a listed company. Our conversation wafted towards the steps his company was taking towards corporate governance, the need for it today and how
The Landscaping industry has thus far been quite reliant on suppliers from countries other than the GCC for various products. These products have included some very ordinary products and often found within the region. These suppliers would typically hang the
Michael Mascarenhas is the chief executive of Desert Group, a diversified group of horticultural and lifestyle companies. The group incorporates 11 businesses, with one of the most well-known the Dubai Garden Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road. Set up 28 years
Real life stories excite us all. Learning as you go from life’s experiences is fascinating. Sharing ones experiences is even better. My work life has always been in the so called “exciting sectors” of financial services, investments, private equity and
