Water feature - Revision history

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	= History =		= History =

−	In some Ancient cultures, water features were constructed in homes and gardens that were built in hot climates. In Greece and Italy, pools or fountains were sometimes placed in open entrance halls in front of the home or enclosed atriums within the home.	+	In some Ancient cultures, water features were constructed in homes and gardens that were built in hot climates. In Greece and Italy, pools or fountains were sometimes placed in open entrance halls in front of the home or in enclosed atriums within the home.

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	= Water feature requirements =		= Water feature requirements =

−	Modern structures tend to rely ~~upon~~ artificially supplied water and are primarily ~~manmade~~. ~~This means the water~~ supply does not need to come from the mains water~~. The~~ water ~~supply is generally held in an underground or hidden reservoir (also referred to as a sump)~~ and ~~pumped through the water feature~~.	+	Modern structures tend to rely on artificially supplied water and are primarily human-made. Water supply does not need to come from the mains water; some water features incorporate natural supplies from groundwater, rainwater and stormwater runoff.

−	~~Some water features intentionally incorporate natural supplies from groundwater, rainwater and stormwater runoff. In these instances, levels are monitored and controlled,~~ and the water is recirculated once it enters the supply.	+	Water is generally held in an underground or hidden reservoir (sometimes referred to as a sump) and pumped to the water feature. Water may be recirculated once it enters the supply.

−	Modern devices often require a source of power. This can be mains power or solar power.	+	Modern devices often require a source of power. This can be mains power or solar or wind power.

	= Purpose =		= Purpose =
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	Water features may be incorporated into a wide variety of landscape design projects - from parks and green spaces, to gardens, sports sites and large estates such as housing developments, business parks, universities, hospital complexes and so on.		Water features may be incorporated into a wide variety of landscape design projects - from parks and green spaces, to gardens, sports sites and large estates such as housing developments, business parks, universities, hospital complexes and so on.

−	In some urban environments, their purpose may be to create the impression of a more tranquil environment through the production of natural sounds that may help mask unpleasant noises.	+	In some urban environments, their purpose may be to create the impression of a more tranquil environment through the production of natural sounds that may help mask unpleasant noises, or increase privacy.

	[[File:Granite-water-feature.JPG\|link=File:Granite-water-feature.JPG]]		[[File:Granite-water-feature.JPG\|link=File:Granite-water-feature.JPG]]

−	Water features may also be used as an aspect of biophilic design, which attempts to connect people to nature and natural processes. This connection can be made by introducing visual interaction with the 'natural' world outside - perhaps in a courtyard with a water feature and plants~~. Water features may be used inside buildings to provide visual and acoustic benefits~~.	+	Water features may also be used as an aspect of biophilic design, which attempts to connect people to nature and natural processes. This connection can be made by introducing visual interaction with the 'natural' world outside - perhaps in a courtyard with a water feature and plants.

−	Water features may also be used to help attract and support certain forms of wildlife. ~~In addition to enhancing the aesthetic appeal of an area or home (and - if well maintained -~~ may ~~even add to the value of a property), it is believed they can~~ increase humidity in dry regions and help improve air quality.	+	Water features may be used inside buildings to enhance the visual and acoustic environment.
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		+	Water features may also be used to help attract and support certain forms of wildlife. They may also increase humidity in dry regions and help improve air quality.

	In Japan, water features can play several important roles. Water can be used to represent renewal through spiritual cleansing and can promote a sense of calm. These water features are generally designed simply with water trickling from a spout into a basin which is often made of stone and surrounded by vegetation. In some gardens, the sound of moving water - in the form of waterfalls or fountains - may serve as a backdrop to meditation.		In Japan, water features can play several important roles. Water can be used to represent renewal through spiritual cleansing and can promote a sense of calm. These water features are generally designed simply with water trickling from a spout into a basin which is often made of stone and surrounded by vegetation. In some gardens, the sound of moving water - in the form of waterfalls or fountains - may serve as a backdrop to meditation.
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	[[File:DeerScarer.gif\|link=File:DeerScarer.gif]]		[[File:DeerScarer.gif\|link=File:DeerScarer.gif]]

−	This shishiodoshi is ~~from~~ the Higashiyama Botanical Garden.	+	This shishiodoshi is in the Higashiyama Botanical Garden.
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−	~~However, some~~ Japanese water features - such as the shishiodoshi - ~~are meant to~~ perform the opposite function by disrupting the sense of calm. These devices (generally referred to as deer scarers) use the movement of water through a series of weighted bamboo segments to trigger sounds that frighten - rather than attract - unwelcome wildlife (such as deer) from the garden.	+	Some Japanese water features - such as the shishiodoshi - perform the opposite function by disrupting the sense of calm. These devices (generally referred to as deer scarers) use the movement of water through a series of weighted bamboo segments to trigger sounds that frighten - rather than attract - unwelcome wildlife (such as deer) from the garden.

	= Types of water features =		= Types of water features =
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−	Small ~~types of~~ water features may be suitable for tabletops or balconies. These come in several forms, including:	+	Small water features may be suitable for tabletops or balconies. These come in several forms, including:

	* Water spheres.		* Water spheres.
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	* Self-contained natural scenes.		* Self-contained natural scenes.

−	There are many types of large scale water features~~. These include~~:	+	There are many types of large scale water features:

	* Artificial ponds (including habitat ponds), lakes, reflecting pools and lotus pools.		* Artificial ponds (including habitat ponds), lakes, reflecting pools and lotus pools.
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	[[File:Splashfountain.jpg\|link=File:Splashfountain.jpg]]		[[File:Splashfountain.jpg\|link=File:Splashfountain.jpg]]

−	Splash fountains, also known as bathing fountains, are ~~a type of water feature that is~~ often found in urban public spaces. They are designed to be easily accessible to encourage interaction ~~in terms of~~ children ~~being able to play and~~ people ~~being able to cool~~ off on hot days.	+	Splash fountains, also known as bathing fountains, are often found in urban public spaces. They are designed to be easily accessible and encourage interaction such as children playing or people cooling off on hot days.
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	This shishiodoshi is from the Higashiyama Botanical Garden.		This shishiodoshi is from the Higashiyama Botanical Garden.
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−	Small types of water features may be suitable for tabletops or balconies. These come in ~~many~~ forms, including:	+	Small types of water features may be suitable for tabletops or balconies. These come in several forms, including:

	* Water spheres.		* Water spheres.

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	In some urban environments, their purpose may be to create the impression of a more tranquil environment through the production of natural sounds that may help mask unpleasant noises.		In some urban environments, their purpose may be to create the impression of a more tranquil environment through the production of natural sounds that may help mask unpleasant noises.

−	[[File:Granite-water-feature.JPG]]	+	[[File:Granite-water-feature.JPG\|link=File:Granite-water-feature.JPG]]

	Water features may also be used as an aspect of biophilic design, which attempts to connect people to nature and natural processes. This connection can be made by introducing visual interaction with the 'natural' world outside - perhaps in a courtyard with a water feature and plants. Water features may be used inside buildings to provide visual and acoustic benefits.		Water features may also be used as an aspect of biophilic design, which attempts to connect people to nature and natural processes. This connection can be made by introducing visual interaction with the 'natural' world outside - perhaps in a courtyard with a water feature and plants. Water features may be used inside buildings to provide visual and acoustic benefits.
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	This shishiodoshi is from the Higashiyama Botanical Garden.		This shishiodoshi is from the Higashiyama Botanical Garden.

Editor at 09:24, 16 December 2021

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	In some urban environments, their purpose may be to create the impression of a more tranquil environment through the production of natural sounds that may help mask unpleasant noises.		In some urban environments, their purpose may be to create the impression of a more tranquil environment through the production of natural sounds that may help mask unpleasant noises.
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		+	[[File:Granite-water-feature.JPG]]

	Water features may also be used as an aspect of biophilic design, which attempts to connect people to nature and natural processes. This connection can be made by introducing visual interaction with the 'natural' world outside - perhaps in a courtyard with a water feature and plants. Water features may be used inside buildings to provide visual and acoustic benefits.		Water features may also be used as an aspect of biophilic design, which attempts to connect people to nature and natural processes. This connection can be made by introducing visual interaction with the 'natural' world outside - perhaps in a courtyard with a water feature and plants. Water features may be used inside buildings to provide visual and acoustic benefits.

Editor at 09:22, 16 December 2021

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	= History =		= History =

−	In some Ancient cultures, water features were ~~incorporated into~~ homes and gardens that were built in hot climates. In Greece and Italy, pools or fountains were sometimes placed in open entrance halls in front of the home or enclosed atriums within the home.	+	In some Ancient cultures, water features were constructed in homes and gardens that were built in hot climates. In Greece and Italy, pools or fountains were sometimes placed in open entrance halls in front of the home or enclosed atriums within the home.

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	* Gravity and air pressure.		* Gravity and air pressure.
−	* Hydraulic ram or hydram (a type of hydraulic powered pump)	+	* Hydraulic ram or hydram (a type of hydraulic powered pump).
	* Human or animal labour.		* Human or animal labour.

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	Modern structures tend to rely upon artificially supplied water and are primarily manmade. This means the water supply does not need to come from the mains water. The water supply is generally held in an underground or hidden reservoir (also referred to as a sump) and pumped through the water feature.		Modern structures tend to rely upon artificially supplied water and are primarily manmade. This means the water supply does not need to come from the mains water. The water supply is generally held in an underground or hidden reservoir (also referred to as a sump) and pumped through the water feature.

−	Some water features intentionally incorporate natural supplies from groundwater, rainwater and stormwater runoff. In these instances, levels are monitored and controlled and the water is recirculated once it enters the supply.	+	Some water features intentionally incorporate natural supplies from groundwater, rainwater and stormwater runoff. In these instances, levels are monitored and controlled, and the water is recirculated once it enters the supply.

−	Modern devices require a source of power. This can be mains power or solar power.	+	Modern devices often require a source of power. This can be mains power or solar power.

	= Purpose =		= Purpose =
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	Water features may be incorporated into a wide variety of landscape design projects - from parks and green spaces, to gardens, sports sites and large estates such as housing developments, business parks, universities, hospital complexes and so on.		Water features may be incorporated into a wide variety of landscape design projects - from parks and green spaces, to gardens, sports sites and large estates such as housing developments, business parks, universities, hospital complexes and so on.

−	In some urban environments, their purpose may be to create the impression of a more tranquil environment through the production of natural sounds that may help mask unpleasant ~~noise~~.	+	In some urban environments, their purpose may be to create the impression of a more tranquil environment through the production of natural sounds that may help mask unpleasant noises.

−	~~In some settings, water~~ features may also be used as an aspect of biophilic design, which attempts to connect people to nature and natural processes. This can be ~~achieved~~ by introducing visual interaction with the 'natural' world outside - perhaps in a courtyard with a water feature and plants. Water features ~~can also~~ be used inside buildings to provide visual and acoustic benefits.	+	Water features may also be used as an aspect of biophilic design, which attempts to connect people to nature and natural processes. This connection can be made by introducing visual interaction with the 'natural' world outside - perhaps in a courtyard with a water feature and plants. Water features may be used inside buildings to provide visual and acoustic benefits.

	Water features may also be used to help attract and support certain forms of wildlife. In addition to enhancing the aesthetic appeal of an area or home (and - if well maintained - may even add to the value of a property), it is believed they can increase humidity in dry regions and help improve air quality.		Water features may also be used to help attract and support certain forms of wildlife. In addition to enhancing the aesthetic appeal of an area or home (and - if well maintained - may even add to the value of a property), it is believed they can increase humidity in dry regions and help improve air quality.

−	In Japan, water features can play several important roles. Water can be used to represent renewal through spiritual cleansing and can promote a sense of calm. ~~They~~ are generally designed simply with water trickling from a spout into a basin which is often made of stone and surrounded by vegetation. In some gardens, the sound of moving water - in the form of waterfalls or fountains - may serve as a backdrop to meditation.	+	In Japan, water features can play several important roles. Water can be used to represent renewal through spiritual cleansing and can promote a sense of calm. These water features are generally designed simply with water trickling from a spout into a basin which is often made of stone and surrounded by vegetation. In some gardens, the sound of moving water - in the form of waterfalls or fountains - may serve as a backdrop to meditation.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A water feature can be defined as a decorative or recreational component of a garden, landscape or urban area that incorporates some aspect of ~~open~~ water.	+	A water feature can be defined as a decorative or recreational component of a garden, landscape or urban area that incorporates some aspect of water.

	= History =		= History =

−	In Ancient cultures, water features were ~~often~~ incorporated into homes and gardens that were built in hot climates. In Greece and Italy, pools or fountains were sometimes placed in open entrance halls in front of the home or enclosed atriums within the home.	+	In some Ancient cultures, water features were incorporated into homes and gardens that were built in hot climates. In Greece and Italy, pools or fountains were sometimes placed in open entrance halls in front of the home or enclosed atriums within the home.

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	* Folly.		* Folly.
	* Fountain.		* Fountain.
		+	* Hydram.
	* Landscape design.		* Landscape design.
	* Preparing to sell a commercial property.		* Preparing to sell a commercial property.

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	* Folly.		* Folly.
	* Fountain.		* Fountain.
		+	* Landscape design.
	* Preparing to sell a commercial property.		* Preparing to sell a commercial property.
	* Types of garden fountain.		* Types of garden fountain.

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	* Folly.		* Folly.
	* Fountain.		* Fountain.
−	* Hydroponics.
	* Preparing to sell a commercial property.		* Preparing to sell a commercial property.
	* Types of garden fountain.		* Types of garden fountain.

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

−	* Biophilic design	+	* Biophilic design.
		+	* Folly.
	* Fountain.		* Fountain.
	* Hydroponics.		* Hydroponics.