BUILD Q3 2018

Build Q3 2018 10 The plant purification system is made up of lakes that filter the polluted water using the natural purifying effect of aquatic and semi-aquatic plants, and the system only requires simple and very inexpensive maintenance. The golf complex of Roissy-en-France also helps maintain a 223-acre green space located at the very centre of a conurbation that is growing denser every day. However, every project presents a challenge, but the team at Golf Optimum are well-equipped to handle these challenges in an exceptional manner. Currently, one issue is finding a way of implementing an overall approach towards sustainable development, which is more than the juxtaposition of three spheres - economic, social and environmental, and involves very interactive interdependence between them. What is important to remember in the aspect of creating environmentally friendly golf courses, is that sustainable development does not just relate to construction costs, but also operating and maintenance costs. Staff are aware that Social aspects form an integral part of the process, as they relate to education and the training of users, professionals etc. The aim is to innovate, incorporate the latest technology and improve the way in which environmental concerns are addressed. Integral to the successful nature of these impressive golf courses is the new relationship of trust, which is set up right from eco-bio-design. This is a preventive approach that helps reduce the adverse impacts of the project, as well as the products used on the environment and on people, throughout their life cycles. Furthermore, Eco-bio-design is also consistent with European recom- mendations, particularly those for an Integrated Product Policy (limited extraction of resources, nuisance control). In terms of the growth of the company and facilities, for development to be sustainable, it must incor- porate renewal, which ensures the continuity of substances, resources, populations and plants, and for sustainability to incorporate development, it must allow changes and adaptations to new conditions. Designed with creative freedom, Michel’s golf courses fulfil a wealth of environment related commitments, including protecting humus from deg- radation and important protecting water resources. Providing sanctuary to wildlife, the team protects open spaces and safeguards plant life in an urban environment, all of which show that Michel is able to adapt to the necessary requirements as well as produce fascinating golf courses. Alongside protecting nature, the team also work on rehabilitating damaged landscapes, developing wetlands and promoting indigenous flora and fauna, and their habitats. Other aspects of the golf courses produced by Michel which attract busi- ness partners, clients and players are the way that they improve air quality, moderating ambient temperature, and use and treat water resources, including waste water, runoff, and urban water. Thus, the team is able to reduce high discharge in natural flows, and embellish the environment, providing the community with education in environmental issues. Lastly, but perhaps just as important Michel Niedbala golf course promote physical and mental wellbeing, which helps to reduce stress in people. Eco-bio-design protects nature, preserves and conserves resources and minimises pollution. Regarding the architecture works that go into producing amazing golf courses, Michel and the team work hard to try and stand apart from others, looking to be original. The team believes the site is the primary element, forming the basis for the entire concept of the course. Additionally, the natural environment of the site is rich and architectural choices are supported by an approach to nature and how it can be protect- ed and emancipated. However, these aspects are not sufficient for achiev- ing high quality standards and ensuring that the golf course is integrated intelligently into its site. As well as the results produced, another consistent aspect of the Michel’s work is that his venue bring and incorporate mother nature into the golf course. Structurally, each golf course development is unique, as a result of the variety of conditions prevalent in each site, and no two sites are ever ex- actly identical. With the team prepared for any eventually, specific issues relating to the geographical location, site characteristics, climate and local weather aspects are addressed during the creation process. Significantly, Michel does not undertake any project without having a true understanding of the site, including its location and access, and he and the team work hard to ensure that the venue is a good fit for a golf course. For Michel, the starting point for understanding the landscape and designing the new space is based on the observation of the site in respect of site topography, site incline, sunlight, and acoustic ambience. Other important features include service capacity, the type of soil, climate conditions and use of the space. Location is important for golfers to enjoy their golf. In terms of site location and access, the project imagined by Michel Niedbala is fully compliant with the rules and obligations set out in local laws and regulations. In order to achieve high quality standards and the subsequent recognition of the golf complex, it is of utmost importance to create ideal conditions for golfers and other users by managing flows, and to give the operator all the levers to control the spaces with the help of trained and versatile person- nel. Michel takes this on board the major components of the landscape, which must be fully integrated into the golf course concept, as it is an essential and unavoidable element. Part of creating a fantastic golf course, is implementing the transition between nature and rough zones. The course is mostly made up of roughs and natural zones, but often, not much attention is given to them by the golfing world. However, that is where true wealth can be found and created, simply by turning parts of them into wild flowering grasslands so as to increase their environmental, economic and aesthetic value. Such a design enables the facility to contribute to differentiate management, and thus, effectively counters the widespread idea that golf courses are great polluters. Basically, all areas that are difficult to access are suitable locations for flowering grasslands that can support animal biodiversity. Indeed, spaces that are subjected to the least maintenance and treatment naturally offer a habitat to a number of species. Flowering grasslands sustain a consid- erable number of plant and vegetable species, the habitats of which are diminishing every year.