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HARD LANDSCAPE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- landscaper
1, record 1, English, landscaper
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- landscape gardener 2, record 1, English, landscape%20gardener
correct
- hard landscaper 1, record 1, English, hard%20landscaper
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a hard landscaper [offers] building work for everything Garden related, which involves a wide range of skills including carpentry and brick laying, etc.... Where gardeners would be providing a service to keep your garden well maintained, a landscape gardener would provide service to better your garden and then move on to the next job. 1, record 1, English, - landscaper
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- paysagiste
1, record 1, French, paysagiste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- jardinier paysagiste 2, record 1, French, jardinier%20paysagiste
correct, masculine noun
- jardinière paysagiste 3, record 1, French, jardini%C3%A8re%20paysagiste
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui exécute des travaux d'aménagement paysager et entretient des terrains privés, publics ou commerciaux. 2, record 1, French, - paysagiste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
paysagiste certifié 1, record 1, French, - paysagiste
Record 1, Key term(s)
- jardinier-paysagiste
- jardinière-paysagiste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- soft landscape
1, record 2, English, soft%20landscape
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of a landscape referring to trees, plant materials and animals as opposed to non living elements as rock, brick, wood, etc. which are part of the hard landscape. 2, record 2, English, - soft%20landscape
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sculpture in the landscape has been used in the landscape since the most ancient of times. It has been used to define the edges of outdoor "rooms", to provide a terminus to a visual axis, and act as a subject of private contemplation. Topiary(the "sculpting" of plant material) aside, hard sculpture provides a pleasing contrast to the soft landscape. 1, record 2, English, - soft%20landscape
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- éléments paysagers vivants
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20paysagers%20vivants
proposal, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon l'Ordre des architectes du Québec et l'École d'architecture paysagère, Université de Montréal il n'existe pas d'équivalent français connu. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20paysagers%20vivants
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Voir la fiche «parties construites du jardin/hard landscape». 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20paysagers%20vivants
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hard landscape
1, record 3, English, hard%20landscape
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All the nonliving elements used in landscape architecture such as walls, benches, structures, stones, bricks, etc. 2, record 3, English, - hard%20landscape
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The company has an award winning reputation for innovative masterplanning, environmental assessment, hard and soft landscape design, construction and management. 1, record 3, English, - hard%20landscape
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- parties construites du jardin
1, record 3, French, parties%20construites%20du%20jardin
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- éléments d'architecture de jardin 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20d%27architecture%20de%20jardin
correct, masculine noun, plural
- éléments construits 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20construits
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les éléments d'architecture de jardin (dallage, escalier, muret, terrasses, etc.) s'inspireront [...] de l'architecture régionale, non tellement dans les formes [...], mais en ce qui concerne le choix des matériaux. 1, record 3, French, - parties%20construites%20du%20jardin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] quelques remarques seront [...] consacrées à certains éléments construits, tels que pergolas, tonnelles, abris, treillages. 1, record 3, French, - parties%20construites%20du%20jardin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Il faut dire un mot aussi des éléments tels que petits ponts, tables ou bancs [...] Tous ces éléments construits peuvent [...] contribuer à rendre le jardin habitable [...] 1, record 3, French, - parties%20construites%20du%20jardin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-11-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- restraint device
1, record 4, English, restraint%20device
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The environment of Phobos presents severe technical challenges for EVA and a set of concerns that differs quite markedly from those for Mars. Gravity is 0. 001 and there appear to be no landscape features or surface amenities to enable a vehicle or crew to land there.... Anchored supports(equipment, rails, tethers, facilities). Stakes, posts, and pylons(in increasing size/length), possibly with permeating adhesive, will be required to affix various items to the Phobos surface.... Vacuum qualified "cement" to bond attachment fittings or the restraint device itself to hard rock surfaces... 2, record 4, English, - restraint%20device
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- moyen de retenue
1, record 4, French, moyen%20de%20retenue
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- dispositif de retenue 1, record 4, French, dispositif%20de%20retenue
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-06-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hard landscape material
1, record 5, English, hard%20landscape%20material
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hard landscape materials include paving, walls, fences, screens, site furniture, water features, signage and site lighting. To contribute to a successful site development, these materials must be planned in conjunction with soft landscape elements like lawns and plants. The detailed selection and use of hard landscape materials is influenced by surfaces, heights, widths, lengths, durability, maintenance needs and long-term cost effectiveness. 1, record 5, English, - hard%20landscape%20material
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- matériau paysager inerte
1, record 5, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20paysager%20inerte
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'emploie généralement au pluriel. 2, record 5, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20paysager%20inerte
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-05-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- landscape maintenance
1, record 6, English, landscape%20maintenance
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Landscape maintenance refers to the general upkeep of exterior site spaces, including both hard and plant materials. The initial maintenance program on a site is the contractor's responsibility. A maintenance agreement for the period of construction and after is usually included in the tender documents as part of the landscape contract. It continues usually for four to six weeks after the project is finished and includes a one-year replacement guarantee for plant material. After this period, maintenance becomes the owner's responsibility. 1, record 6, English, - landscape%20maintenance
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- entretien paysager
1, record 6, French, entretien%20paysager
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1992-05-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- landscaping plan
1, record 7, English, landscaping%20plan
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- landscape plan 2, record 7, English, landscape%20plan
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A set of landscape plans and the accompanying specifications. Typical plans and specifications that may be included as part of the tender documents include :... layout plan(locations and dimensions for hard and soft landscape elements; this also serves as a key reference plan for construction details) ;grading plan(using contour lines and spot elevations, illustrates all vertical changes and elevations) ;planting plan(indicates layout of all planting with types, sizes and conditions found in a plant list) ;irrigation plan(layout of irrigation system, including locations of sprinkler heads, piping and valves) ;lighting plan(illustrates lighting layout, types, sizes and intensities; may also include wiring layout and conduit locations).... 2, record 7, English, - landscaping%20plan
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- plan d'aménagement paysager
1, record 7, French, plan%20d%27am%C3%A9nagement%20paysager
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- plan paysager 1, record 7, French, plan%20paysager
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-05-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- landscape specifications
1, record 8, English, landscape%20specifications
correct, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Typical plans and specifications that may be included as part of the tender documents include :... landscape specifications(technical specifications, usually written, on-site work, grading, topsoil, planting, soil tests and construction techniques for all aspects of hard and plant materials).... 1, record 8, English, - landscape%20specifications
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- devis paysager
1, record 8, French, devis%20paysager
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) pour éviter les problèmes paysagers, ou les résoudre efficacement, les travaux de construction doivent être exécutés en conformité avec les plans et devis paysagers. 1, record 8, French, - devis%20paysager
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-01-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Earthmoving
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- rough grade
1, record 9, English, rough%20grade
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rough grade is established from existing(or preconstruction) grade before planting, irrigation, and hard landscape items are installed. 1, record 9, English, - rough%20grade
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As opposed to "finish grade". 2, record 9, English, - rough%20grade
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Terrassement
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- niveau du terrassement général
1, record 9, French, niveau%20du%20terrassement%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir la fiche "rough grading". 1, record 9, French, - niveau%20du%20terrassement%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-07-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- hard landscaping
1, record 10, English, hard%20landscaping
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- hardscaping 2, record 10, English, hardscaping
proposal
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"hard landscaping": That branch of landscaping dealing with construction materials which are used to enhance the beauty of the greenery. For example, the artful use of interlocking paving stones in landscaping design. Opposed to "soft landscaping", which concerns the vegetation (plants, flowers, bushes, etc. ...). 1, record 10, English, - hard%20landscaping
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hard landscape. In landscape architecture, the nonliving components of the design, especially walls, walks, overhead structures, stones, benches, playing courts, and the like. Also hardscape, inanimate landscape. 3, record 10, English, - hard%20landscaping
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- aménagement à l'aide de matériaux inertes
1, record 10, French, am%C3%A9nagement%20%C3%A0%20l%27aide%20de%20mat%C3%A9riaux%20inertes
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La conception et la réalisation de jardins et d'espaces verts (en anglais «landscaping») englobent deux notions : le «hard landscaping», qui désigne la réalisation de revêtements à l'aide de matériaux de construction divers, tels que bois, pavés, dalles, etc.; le «soft landscaping», qui désigne l'aménagement des zones de verdure. Il ne semble pas exister, en français, de termes spécifiques pour rendre ces deux réalités. Il faut donc périphraser. Les expressions néologiques «matériaux inertes» et «matériaux végétaux», relevées dans le journal La Presse, sont intéressantes à cet égard. (Voir le contexte ci-après). 1, record 10, French, - am%C3%A9nagement%20%C3%A0%20l%27aide%20de%20mat%C3%A9riaux%20inertes
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les auteurs du «Guide de la consommation» soulignent la nécessité de faire dresser un plan d'aménagement par [...] un architecte-paysagiste. Ce plan devra spécifier quatre éléments indispensables : 1- l'organisation du terrain qui définit la relation des espaces entre eux et la qualité fonctionnelle de leur utilisation; 2- le nivellement qui établit les niveaux des diverses installations et des reliefs qui précise aussi le drainage des surfaces; 3- les matériaux inertes, dont les matériaux de surface à revêtement dur, les terrasses, les murs, les clôtures, l'éclairage et autres éléments de construction telles les fontaines, les bassins ou les pergolas; 4- les matériaux végétaux qui comprennent le choix et l'emplacement des arbres, des arbustes, des fleurs vivaces ou annuelles, le couvre-sol et le gazon. 2, record 10, French, - am%C3%A9nagement%20%C3%A0%20l%27aide%20de%20mat%C3%A9riaux%20inertes
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme anglais provient d'un texte intitulé «The classless school». Il a été rédigé par M. Guy Hamel, qui occupe le poste de «professional services officer» au South-Winnipeg Technical Center (P.O. Box 145, 130 Henlow Bay, Fort Whyte, Manitoba R3Y 1G5 - tél. : (204) 488-2451). Un architexte-paysagiste anglophone de cette province a proposé ce terme à M. Hamel. Le texte porte sur des cours de recyclage offerts à des fermiers. On y dit que, pour apprendre l'art de l'architecture paysagère, les étudiants doivent passer six mois avec un spécialiste de la pose des pavés et des autres éléments de construction (un «spécialiste des matériaux inertes», en anglais «hard landscaping expert») et six autres mois avec un spécialiste en aménagement de végétation, de zones de verdure (un «soft landscaping expert», que nous pourrions appeler un «spécialiste des matériaux végétaux»). 1, record 10, French, - am%C3%A9nagement%20%C3%A0%20l%27aide%20de%20mat%C3%A9riaux%20inertes
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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