CBE400

Assignment #1
“Best Practices”
Name: Lina Ghalib
Professor: Brian Killin
Date: May/ 28/ 2015
Subject: CBE400 (The Ideal Community)

Introduction: This research is mainly about substantive approach which looks at the built
environment in terms of a spectrum of considerations regarding community design from the
micro to the macro. Furthermore, this research explores the elements of substantive approach
such as products, interiors, landscaping, structures, cities, regions, earth which all can be done by
industrial designers, interior designers, landscape architects, civil engineers, urban planners,
economists, natural scientists and other which are the key for the ideal community. Additionally,
this research introduces some of profession community designers’ best practices.
Substantive Approach: Micro & macro
Products: Best practices in new product development: In this new product development they
basically used effective method to boost success in the product. This company called Roland
Berger Strategy consultants. The best thing about this company is that its people analyzed over
400 product development projects at leading manufacturing companies and identified best
practices in new product development. Also, they focus on product value rather than merely on
product costs, and by doing so they could increase product profitability.
https://www.rolandberger.com/media/pdf/Roland_Berger_Best_practices_in_new_product_devel
opment_20130419.pdf
Other products such as Deeproot products are high-qualified for tree care and stormwater
management tools to promote ecological function in urban areas. With more than 30 years of
experience in the urban forestry and landscape architecture industry, they continue to develop
products that satisfy the needs of both the natural and the built environment, and they have
thousands of thriving trees worldwide as living proof. Their mission is to create a more livable
built environment, providing a high level of ecosystem services, by using green infrastructure
like trees, soil, and on-site stormwater management.
Here are some of their products:
1) The Silva Cell:is a modular suspended pavement system that uses soil volumes to support
large tree growth and provide powerful on-site stormwater management through
absorption, evapotranspiration, and interception.
The Silva Cell is the first commercially available modular suspended pavement system.
Designed to mimic forest soil conditions in an urban context, Cells are used under paving as
a means to deliver soil to support tree growth and absorb stormwater right where it falls. As
the tree grows, it provides increasing ecosystem services such as shading/cooling from the
sun, and interception and evapotranspiration of water from rainfall. Unlike other forms of
infrastructure, the Silva Cell system actually gains functional capacity over time.
2) Root Barrier: Tree root barriers are patented mechanical guides that redirect tree roots
down and away from hardscapes, preventing root damage while preserving the health and
beauty of mature trees. Root barriers are used for linear, surround, and root pruning
applications on both new plantings and existing trees.

Linear application - Provide maximum hardscape protection while utilizing all available rooting
space for improved tree health by placing barriers in a straight line directly along the hardscape
to be protected.
Surround application - Protect hardscapes that surround a planting on all four sides. Plan to line
the perimeter of the planting area with the panels – this provides the maximum available soil
volume for immediate root growth.
Root pruning application - Root pruning can help prevent injury and preserve existing trees that
are causing hardscape damage. Disruptive roots are cleanly cut and removed; linear Root Barrier
is then installed.
Healthy, long-living urban trees are at the core of that effort. Trees touch every part of our lives –
from air and water quality, to temperature reduction, flooding, public health, safety, commerce,
and property values. These are the foundations of healthy, vibrant, sustainable communities. A
drive to enhance them using green infrastructure is behind everything this company does.
http://www.deeproot.com/products/root-barrier/applications
http://www.deeproot.com/products
Related sites:
https://www1.toronto.ca/city_of_toronto/parks_forestry__recreation/urban_forestry/files/pdf/Tre
ePlantingSolutions_BestPracticesManual.pdf
http://www.vtcommunityforestry.org/sites/default/files/pictures/city_trees.pdf
http://winnipeg.ca/publicworks/Forestry/documents/Principles_and_Guidelines.pdf

Interiors: One big example of one of the best interiors is The Green Room, Sustainable Design
The Green Building council is best known for its development of the leadership in energy and
environmental design. Moreover, it is widely recognized and widely used.
http://www.interiordesign.net/projects/detail/2313-the-green-room-sustainable-design-in-8-
market-segments/
Different Styles of interior designs in different countries:
1)American Traditional Style: The characteristics of American interior design is usually
consists of woodwork and trim used widely throughout the house including wood mantels
and surrounds, corner cupboards in kitchens, and dining rooms, wainscot and crown
template trim at ceiling and wide baseboards and case trim around doors and windows.
2) Minimalist interior design is one of the architectural centerpieces of the 20th century.
Spare and streamlined while still being used in many countries. With less clutter to wade
through and mentally process, the innate beauty of each piece of furniture or art in the
home really starts to stand out.
In this site there are other interior designs which were created by many other different
countries. These kinds of designs are preferable everywhere across the world. Here is the
link for many for the most amazing interior designs:

http://www.dwellcandy.com/interior-design-styles-2/minimalist/
Another great interior design is Green Sustainable Interior Design which has so many designs
such as garden designs, bedroom designs, and washroom designs and so on which it is been
designed with most beautiful colors and with most excellent product quality. Here is an image of
an awesome Green Sustainable Interior Design with 23 Wonderful Green Interior Design
http://mewe.co/green-sustainable-interior-design/
 Many people are experts in interior design sector here are some important interior
designers.
- Jane Lockhart is one of Canada’s best-known experts in the world of design and color.
Jane has been practicing interior design in Toronto since 1997 as principal designer of her
firm Jane Lockhart Interior Design. After six successful seasons as creative director.
http://janelockhart.com/about/jane-lockhart.php
- Albertsson Hansen is an interior design who creates residential architecture that reflects
our values: simplicity, creativity and quality, for clients who value beautiful, thoughtful
design. We enjoy collaborating with our clients to create architecture that meets the
demands of daily living and provides a sense of well-being. Albertsson Hansen offers a
full spectrum of work from small remodeling projects and additions, to new houses,
retreat houses, cabins, outbuildings, and barns. Here is one of her best work:
Another well-known interior designer is Amy A. Alper is architecture for interior design who
works with the timeless elements of architecture – space, light, texture, rhythm, proportion and
clarity of detail Amy A. Alper crafts projects that suit the distinctive needs, desires and budget of

her clients. Sensitive analysis of site and environmental opportunities, together with an acquired
understanding of her client’s lifestyle, shape each unique design.
Amy A. Alper is sole proprietor of her award-winning architectural practice, with nationally and
internationally published work. Amy offers design and planning services for residential and
commercial projects in the north San Francisco Bay region for clients from across the United
States. One of her amazing work is designing this small house in a small valley:
There are many other interiors in this site whose works are well-known all over the world here is
the link:
http://www.remodelista.com/architects-designers?services_offered=Interior+Design
Related sites:
http://www.remodelista.com/architectsdesigners?services_offered=Interior+Design&regions=Ne
w+York+City+%26+Mid-Atlantic
http://www.remodelista.com/architectsdesigners?services_offered=Landscape&regions=German
y
http://www.remodelista.com/architects-
designers?services_offered=Interior+Design&regions=Sea+Ranch
http://www.remodelista.com/architects-
designers?services_offered=Interior+Design&regions=Philadelphia+Area
Landscaping: One of the most landscapes is Elysian landscapes in New York City & Mid-
Atlantic. These people are known for their work on architecturally significant homes, Elysian
Landscapes also includes the gardens for fashion designers Balenciaga and Marc Jacobs stores.
With an eclectic use of colorful plants, stone, concrete, lighting and furnishings, Elysian
Landscapes has acquired a stellar client list that is attracted to its maximalist style and
sustainable practices. Below are some pictures of their wonderful work:

http://www.remodelista.com/architects-designers/firms/elysian-landscapes
Also, here is a link shows how landscaping is not only important for the beauty of our
environment, but to keep the environment healthy as well because fertilizers can be harmful by
creating a salt problems in the soil inside gardens. By using landscaping factors such as water
efficiency, control stormwater runoff and so on the environment can be kept healthy:
https://extension.umd.edu/baywise/home-landscape-best-management-practices
Related links:
http://www.stopwaste.org/preventing-waste/best-practices-landscape-professionals
http://www.stopwaste.org/preventing-waste/landscape-design-and-construction
http://www.stopwaste.org/preventing-waste/landscape-success-stories
http://www.stopwaste.org/preventing-waste/resources-landscape-professionals
Below is a description of the best design/built team for Toronto landscaping!
D.A Gracy and Associates an award winning residential landscape design/build contractor. This
team is a team of landscape architects, landscape designers, certified horticulturalists, carpenters,
and stonemasons. Also, they can transform even the simplest existing landscape into a stunning
work of art. Using elements such as: Natural stone, flagstone paving, interlocking brickwork,
stone retaining walls, water features, wrought-iron fences, decks, gazebos, hot-tubs, pergolas,
pools, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, trees and gardens.

http://www.dagracey.com/
Structures:
Building civil/architect
Which includes building civil and architect: Building Engineers are concerned with the planning,
design, construction, operation, renovation, and maintenance of buildings, as well as with their
impacts on the surrounding environment. Building Engineering, commonly known in the US
as Architectural Engineering.
The building engineer explores all phases of the life cycle of a building and develops an
appreciation of the building as an advanced technological system.
The good thing about this site is explaining about how building are structured, and how civil
engineering and architects try to develop the environment by talking about building development,
building structure and so on.
Building develop is an application area which draws from all areas of building engineering,
especially building science and indoor environment. It focuses on the analysis and design of
building envelopes, including durability, heat and moisture transfer and interaction with the
indoor environment.
Building structure area concerns with the principles of structural mechanics, material Behavior
and their applications to the analysis and design of steel, reinforced concrete and timber building
structures. Fields of specialization include: wind and seismic effects on buildings.
https://www.concordia.ca/encs/bcee/programs/building-engineering.html
https://www.concordia.ca/encs/bcee/programs/civil-engineering.html

Related links:
https://www.concordia.ca/encs/bcee.html
https://www.concordia.ca/encs/bcee/facilities-services/research-labs/building-engineering-
labs.html
http://www.concordia.ca/encs/bcee/facilities-services/research-labs/environmental-engineering-
labs/environmental-engineering-lab-cfi.html
https://www.concordia.ca/encs/bcee/facilities-services/research-labs/building-engineering-
labs/structures-lab.html
Cities: Streets/ Neighborhood:
Best cities in the world:
People who design cities are civil engineering, urban designers, and urban planners.
Venice is the most beautiful city in the world, and the only one that can truly be described as
unique. Each building is a work of art, with their beauty enhanced when reflected on the canals
that cross the city. Its magical scenery is fascinating and breathtaking at first sight, evoking the
feeling of entering the setting of a real-life fairy tale. It's perhaps even unfair to all other cities to
call Venice a city, as it is a place unlike any other cities.

http://www.ucityguides.com/venice/
http://www.ucityguides.com/cities/top-10-most-beautiful-cities.html
Prague is known as the city of the thousand spires because of its profusion of grand, beautifully-
preserved historical monuments dating from practically every period in history. Those spires are
best admired from the bridges that cross the Vltava River, especially from the magnificent
Charles Bridge, or standing in the stunningly beautiful Old Town Square. Add the atmospheric
alleyways and cobbled streets that lead to it, and you know that few other cities delight the
senses as much as Prague.
Budapest is split in two by the Danube River, Budapest is the result of the merging of three cities.
Buda is the hill with the royal palace and an old town filled with baroque and gothic monuments
looking over the mostly-19th century Pest, crossed by broad avenues lined with elegant neo-
renaissance buildings. Admire its setting and remarkable architecture (including the stunning
Parliament Building) from the monumental Chain Bridge, and step into the old town for some of
the most romantic lanes you'll ever stroll through.
http://www.ucityguides.com/budapest/
http://www.epa.gov/greenkit/sustain.htm
Beststreets/roads:
Streets are the lifeblood of our communities and the foundation of our urban economies. They
make up more than 80 percent of all public space in cities and have the potential to foster
business activity, serve as a front yard for residents, and provide a safe place for people to get
around, whether on foot, bicycle, car, or transit. The vitality of urban life demands a design
approach sensitive to the multi-faceted role streets play in our cities.
Below are some related links for a great website which talks about streets improvements, and
how new roads have been developed for bikes and for new streets intersections.

http://nacto.org/usdg/streets/
http://nacto.org/usdg/
http://nacto.org/usdg/streets/neighborhood-street/
http://nacto.org/usdg/streets/neighborhood-main-street/
http://nacto.org/usdg/intersections/
http://nacto.org/usdg/intersections/intersection-design-principles/
http://nacto.org/usdg/intersections/intersection-design-principles/
Regions:
The Regional City:
Most people today do not live in discrete cities and towns, but rather in an aggregation of cities
and suburbs that forms one basic economic, multi-cultural, environmental and civic entity. These
"regional cities" have the potential to significantly improve the quality of our lives-to provide
interconnected and diverse economic centers, transportation choices, and a variety of human-
scale communities. In The Regional City, two of the most innovative thinkers in the field of land
use planning and design offer a detailed look at this new metropolitan form and explain how
regional-scale planning and design can help direct growth wisely and reverse current trends in
land use.
http://www.calthorpe.com/publications/regional-city
The above link is a site for a book that all it talks about is how to make regions better.
Related links for books about improving cities and regions:
http://www.calthorpe.com/publications/transit-oriented-development-china-manual-land-use-
and-transportation-low-carbon-cities
http://www.calthorpe.com/publications/sustainable-communities
Regional Economic:

The region has changed, the world has changed, but our thinking has not changed. It's time for a
re-think of the Toronto region's economy. Toward a Toronto Region Economic Strategy,
a collaboration of the Toronto Region Board of Trade and the Institute for Competitiveness
and Prosperity, challenges us to think about what a regional economic strategy for the Toronto
region would look like.
http://www.competeprosper.ca/work/white_papers/toward_a_toronto_region_economic_strategy
https://www.bot.com/Advocacy/Reports/TowardaTorontoRegionEconomicStrategy.aspx
https://www.bot.com/portals/0/unsecure/advocacy/2014_TRBOT_ICPPaper.pdf
Core-Periphery:
The basic principle of the 'Core-Periphery' theory is that as general prosperity grows worldwide,
the majority of that growth is enjoyed by a 'core' region of wealthy countries despite being
severely outnumbered in population by those in a 'periphery' that are ignored.
There are many reasons why this global structure has formed, but generally there are many
barriers, physical and political, that prevent the poorer citizens of the world from participating in
global relations.
http://geography.about.com/od/politicalgeography/a/coreperiphery.htm
http://geography.about.com/cs/countries/a/newcountries.htm
Earth: The Global
Residental city and healthy city:
“WHO” of healthy cities:

The WHO healthy cities project is a global movement. It engages local governments in health
development through a process of political commitment, institutional change, capacity-building,
partnership-based planning and innovative projects.
The primary goal of the WHO European Healthy Cities Network is to put health high on the
social, economic and political agenda of city governments. Health is the business of all sectors,
and local governments are in a unique leadership position, with power to protect and promote
their citizens’ health and well-being.
http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/environment-and-health/urban-
health/activities/healthy-cities
Healthy cities can help improve the environmnet and reduce the risk of flooding.
Climate Change:
The current warming trend is of particular significance because most of it is very likely human-
induced and proceeding at a rate that is unprecedented in the past 1,300 years.1
Earth-orbiting satellites and other technological advances have enabled scientists to see the big
picture, collecting many different types of information about our planet and its climate on a
global scale. This body of data, collected over many years, reveals the signals of a changing
climate.
http://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/
http://www.tians.org/programs/best-practice-resources
All three major global surface temperature reconstructions show that Earth has warmed since
1880.

An overview of the greenhouse effect and other contributors to abrupt climate change.
Below are links for tourism best practices:
http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/tourism/documents/tourism_practices_guide.pdf
http://thinkdigital.travel/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/10-AR-Best-Practices-in-Tourism.pdf
Earthquake and flood:

With the passage of time, the impacts of natural and human-induced environmental hazards and
disasters continue to increase.
http://www.icsu.org/icsu-asia/publications/science-planning-reports/science-plan-on-hazards-
and-disasters/earthquakes-floods-and-landslides
Earthquakes
Several countries in the Asia Pacific region do not have adequate earthquake recording facilities,
which need to be identified and improved. The development of scenarios of present-day losses
(social and economic), if earlier earthquakes recur, and building codes for earthquake-prone
countries is also necessary. A major effort is required to estimate the accelerations at the surface
taking into consideration the local ground conditions and use them for micro-zonation of major
cities.
Conclusion: Our community should be ideal by the work of civil enginerings, arcitectures and
other talented people our community would be the best palce to live. Earthquake experts should
develpe and innovate more techneques to prevent hazards, especially hazards like earthquake and
flood.
As well as, developing their ideas about how the enviroment can be improved, and how the
community should be ideal. We can make the enviroment better by taking more care about its
roads, buildings, structures and so on. We live in a world which can be made amazing place!

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