Before finalising my ideas, I realise its important to think about the materials I am going to build with - this is because the materials - colours, textures, form, adaptability, durability, can influence the way a site looks. the client specified no gravel (due to glasses breaking and being unable to clean it up), but he also mentioned using recycled materials. For me this is very important due to my own values in sustainability.
I have therefore researched and looked into some materials I can use that fulfil the expectations.
I think I will keep the current paving (although I think it's ugly) as it means that all the time and money spent on putting the paving in will not be wasted.
In terms of recycled materials, there are many ways I can go - used car tyres, that would otherwise be burnt or sent to landfill, or bottles, or other scrap materials. Although this is a good way of recycling, I really do not like the look of them. I therefore think the best recycled material to use, that is durable and easy to work with, are old railway sleepers. You can get new ones, specifically for raised beds, and they are already used in the current Baa patio. I think they'll make good places to perch whilst having a drink and enjoying the garden.
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Used railway sleepers - high enough to be used as a place to perch and enjoy the beer garden.
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I am going to draw on a building project I was working on in China. I decided on using bamboo due to its incredible strength, and low impact on the environment. I am slightly dubious, as this is the UK and we cant grow the kind of bamboo used in construction here, however, its numerous other benefits and the fact that it comes from a sustainable source, more than outweigh this.
I would like decking and fencing made from bamboo and I have found various suppliers in the UK that make these products/
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