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An amphitheatre or amphitheater /mfitr/
[2][3]
is an open-air venue used for
entertainment, performances, and sports. The term derives from the ancient Greek
(amphitheatron),
[4]
from (amphi), meaning "on both sides" or "around"
[5]
and (thtron),
meaning "place for viewing".
[6][7]

Ancient Greek theatres were built in a semicircle, with tiered seating above a performance area. Ancient
Roman amphitheatres were oval or circular in plan, with seating tiers that surrounded the central
performance area, like a modern open-air stadium. Modern usage for "amphitheater" does not always
respect the ancient usage, and so the word can embrace theatre-style stages with the audience only on
one side, theatres in the round, and stadiums. Natural formations shaped like man-made theatres or
amphitheatres are sometimes known as natural amphitheatres. The three largest Roman amphitheatres
in the world in order of size are the Colosseum, the Amphitheatre Campaniaand the Amphitheatre of El
Djem.
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Interactive art is a form of art that involves the spectator in a way that allows the art to achieve its
purpose. Some interactive art installations achieve this by letting the observer or visitor "walk" in, on, and
around them; some others ask the artist to become part of the artwork.
Works of this kind of art frequently feature computers and sensors to respond to motion, heat,
meteorological changes or other types of input their makers programmed them to respond to. Most
examples of virtual Internet art and electronic art are highly interactive. Sometimes, visitors are able to
navigate through a hypertext environment; some works accept textual or visual input from outside;
sometimes an audience can influence the course of a performance or can even participate in it.
Though some of the earliest examples of interactive art have been dated back to the 1920s, most digital
art didnt make its official entry into the world of art until the late 1990s.
[2]
Since this debut, countless
museums and venues have been increasingly accommodating digital and interactive art into their
productions. This budding genre of art is continuing to grow and evolve in a somewhat rapid manner
through internet social sub-culture, as well as through large scale urban installations.

The rest of the country could learn from the Bonifacio public-art program and revive our dwindling open areas in
cities, for people from all walks of life to enjoy

BIG blue bear casts changing silhouettes on High Street.
There arent many public places in Manila where people can have fun outdoors, much less places in the city with
public art for people to engage with.
Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is one of those few places. Kids love it there. They are all over the interactive sculpture
at the landscaped center of Bonifacio High Street, running, climbing, simply having fun.
Through its public-art program, the Bonifacio Art Foundation seeks to provide the city with a soul. Also, the art
provides a lot of fun to Bonifacio residents and visitors.
Unlike the rare pieces of public art in Manila and other cities, mostly monumental and without any access to people,
the approach to art at BGC is the opposite: Its art is people-oriented, touchable, and something that enriches and
adds surprise to everyday life.
Look at the children enjoying the sculpture installed along High Street and hear their delight as they run around the
interactive art pieces. Seeing them brings home the point that art is to be enjoyed.
The Bonifacio public-art program is not just about placing sculpture in strategic locations around BGC. It seeks to
install art pieces that will evoke a sense of place and identity for those who live or work in BGC, and to enrich the
visitor experience.
Accessible


A sculpture by Alvin Zafra grows out of the greenery
One criterion for artwork at BGC is that it be universally accessible, that it can be viewed and experienced without
any complicated explanations while being stimulating, engaging and educational.
Therefore, going beyond sculpture and installations, the public-art program aims to interweave art into everyday life,
even making its mark on ordinary utility objects such as trash bins, which artists have been asked to turn into
artworks.
The results are remarkable. Trash bins have been transformed into witty, eye-catching artwork that serve a double
purposecalling attention to the need to use trash bins.
Art pieces are either directly commissioned by the Bonifacio Art Foundation or chosen by means of competitions
among artists.
Artwork in the BGC area must be site-appropriate, relate to the landscape and development, and, most of all, be
meaningful to those who will use the space around the artwork.
Above all, the piece should challenge and engage the viewers to enjoy and experience it.

Squeezing water from a rock
Because of its public nature, the art piece must be durable enough to withstand climatic rigors plus the wear and tear
of human interaction.
Nation, culture, environment
BGC artwork falls into general themes. One is nationalismto promote nationhood, of courseas seen in Ang
Supremo, the sculpture of Andres Bonifacio and Gregoria de Jesus, a BGC landmark.
Other themes are cultural, which demonstrates an aspect of Philippine heritage; and environmental, as seen in the
large bronze Trees, by Rey Paz Contreras, the first sculpture installed in BGC, dating to 1997.
Meanwhile, various outdoor activities encourage community participation in art activities that produce temporary
exhibitions.

Evoking the environment is Trees, by Rey Paz Contreras
Community activities have been the focus of the Bonifacio public-art program. In the past months, events have
included art interactions, public concerts, film showings, street performances, flea marketsactivities that make
public spaces people-friendly and vibrant.
Many look to foreign shores and wish we had the same kind of street life in the Philippines. There is no more need to
look any farther than BGC to find an emerging Filipino brand of street life that should set the mark for the rest of the
country.
And if the rest of the country could learn from the Bonifacio public-art program and revive our dwindling open areas in
cities for people from all walks of life to enjoy, then our quality of life would improve.
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An aviary is a large enclosure for confining birds. Unlike cages, aviaries allow birds a larger living space
where they can fly; hence, aviaries are also sometimes known as flight cages. Aviaries often contain
plants and shrubbery to simulate a natural environment.
Contents
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1 Types of aviaries
o 1.1 Public aviary
1.1.1 History
1.1.2 List of public aviaries
o 1.2 Home aviary
2 Gallery
3 Notes
4 External links
Types of aviaries[edit]
Public aviary[edit]
Large aviaries are often found in the setting of a zoological garden (for example, the London Zoo,
the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and the San Diego Zoo). Spacious walk-in aviaries also exist in
bird parks such as Jurong BirdPark in Singapore. Pittsburgh is home to the USA's National Aviary,
perhaps the most prominent example in North America of an aviary not set inside a zoo. The Tracy Aviary
is an example of a bird park within a public urban park, Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, Utah.
[1]
Some public
aquaria, such as theOregon Coast Aquarium, Newport, Oregon, or the Monterey Bay Aquarium, have
aquatic aviaries.
[2][3]

City Square Mall (Chinese: ) is Singapores first eco-mall to be integrated with a 49,000 sq ft
(4,600 m
2
) urban park named City Green. The mall sits on the site of Singapore's historic New World
Amusement Park and is directly connected to NE8 Farrer Park. City Green is designed to provide a
learning experience about ecology and the natural environment.
[1]

City Square Mall is also the first mall in Singapore awarded the prestigious Green Mark Platinum Award
by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA).
Contents
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1 Green features
2 Anchor tenants
3 References
4 External links
Green features[edit]
Real-Time Display of Indoor Environmental Performance
Eco-restrooms
Designated Parking Lots for Hybrid Cars
Twin Chute Pneumatic Refuse Collection & Disposal System separates dry and wet refuse for
recycling purposes
Driveway motion sensor to control lighting level at B4 carpark - Estimated electricity savings of
51,300 kWh per year
Lifts, escalators and travellators designed with auto-lighting, ventilation fans and slow-down features
Use of pre-cooled air in air-conditioning system to reduce overall energy usage
Rain sensors for landscape irrigation
Recovery of Condensate Water from PAU for Recycling
VAV for Fan Coil System
Lighting zoning & alternate lighting circuits for common areas
Air Purging System integrated with smoke extraction system
Non-Chemical Water Treatment for Cooling Tower
UV for Kitchen Exhaust System
Sun shades at garden terrace
CO sensor for basement car park
ECO FRIENDLY PLAYGROUND
Playgrounds have also joined the green movement these days. Eco friendly playgrounds are being built here and
there, and older play parks and recreation sites are being converted to become eco friendly. Not only is an eco
friendly playground better and healthier for the environment, but it also benefits the children who play in it.
What exactly is an eco friendly playground? Eco friendly playgrounds are ones that use non-toxic materials. The
ones that meet the highest standards use FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood and 100% post-consumer
waste recycled materials. Generally, any plastic found in recycled eco friendly playgrounds come from plastic milk
cartons. The rubber tiles and poured in place surfacing come from recycled tires or sometimes, even from old
sneakers!
Another facet that some eco friendly playgrounds are incorporating into their designs is a way to capture rain water.
These playgrounds and sites are designed in such a way that the run-off of any precipitation can be stored and
collected to water surrounding plants and gardens.
Prior to 2003, almost all wood used in playgrounds was specially treated with chromium copper arsenate (CCA),
which preserved the wood longer from normal weathering. However, the basic component of this treatment was
arsenic, and some studies have shown that arsenic leached into the soil and evidence of higher than normal arsenic
levels were discovered in the children that played on this equipment.
One way of protecting children on playgrounds with older equipment is to re-paint all exposed surfaces every year.
However, many towns and schools are opting to completely re-do their playgrounds, using the newer materials that
are available, such as recycled wood and plastic conglomerates. If you wish to have a consultation and professional,
expert advice on how to update and transform an older playground or recreation site into an eco friendly playground,
please consult our team of playground surface experts. We not only will show you the available options that are best
for you, but can plan, prepare and fully install everything from shading, fencing, surfacing and equipment installation
or removal. Learn more about all the playground services that we offer!

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