Material on Water-Conserving Landscapes

List of Publications

 Publications produced under the WEPIA Project
 

• The Seven Principles of Xeriscape
• Water-Conserving Gardens: A User’s Manual
• The National Gallery of Fine Arts Park: Sculpture Garden and Water-Conserving Model Park
• Creating Landscapes in Water-Scarce Environments: A Case Study of Tucson, Arizona   
• Casa del Agua and Desert House: Two Residential Demonstration-Research Projects on Water and Energy Efficiency
• Saline Soils: A Landscaping Challenge
• Paving Solutions
• Plant Lists
  • Native Plants  
  • Ornamental Plants
  • Trees
  • Seedlings Available at the Forestry Department Nurseries
  • Plants that Tolerate Alkaline Soils
  • Plants that Tolerate Acidic Soils
• Suppliers of Products and Services
• Garden Irrigation
• Printed Materials
• Arid Landscaping Resource Packet  

 Publications produced under the IDARA Project

• Affordable Housing for the Future Competition: Innovative Ideas for the Design of a Model Water- and Energy-Efficient Low-Income Apartment Building in Abu Alanda, Jordan - A Reference Guide to Architects, Engineers, and Developers (PDF file; 2 MB)
• Best Management Practices Guide: Landscape Water Use Efficiency Guide

The Arabic version of the BMP Guide (PDF file; 1.66 MB)

The English version of the BMP Guide  (PDF file; 1.53 MB)

• Best Management Practices Guide: Office Buildings Water Use Efficiency Guide

The Arabic version of the BMP Guide (PDF file; 796 KB)

The English version of the BMP Guide (PDF file; 3.99 MB)

• Best Management Practices Guide: Hospitals Water Use Efficiency Guide

The Arabic version of the BMP Guide (PDF file; 908 KB)

The English version of the BMP Guide (PDF file; 727 KB)

• Best Management Practices Guide: Hotels Water Use Efficiency Guide

The Arabic version of the BMP Guide (PDF file; 0.98 MB)

The English version of the BMP Guide (PDF file; 754 KB)

• Best Management Practices Guide: Utilities Strategic Communication Guide

The Arabic version of the BMP Guide (PDF file; 1.30 MB)

The English version of the BMP Guide (PDF file; 1.13 MB)

• Perceptions of Public Parks in Jordan: Survey Summary (PDF file; 11.6 MB) 

This 2007 report summarizes the results of a survey conducted by CSBE that aimed at exploring the public's expectations of public parks in terms of functional requirements, recreational needs, and aesthetic appeal

• Three short movies covering the topics of: 
  • Principles of Water-Conserving Landscapes
  • Maintaining Water-Conserving Landscapes
  • Conducting a Water Audit
• CSBE's contribution to the Instituting Water Demand Management in Jordan Project (IDARA) Prezi presentation