P05 · NATURE IN THE SPACE
Presence of Water
A condition that makes water visible, audible or otherwise perceptible as part of the spatial and ecological system.
How to read this pattern
Water can influence sight, sound, reflection and microclimate, but it must remain safe, maintainable and appropriate to local availability
A pattern becomes design only when it is connected to people, activities, climate and the specific conditions of the site. Quality matters more than mere presence.
Three design moves
From intention
to a concrete choice
Define its behaviour
Decide whether water should reflect, move, sound, cool or support biodiversity.
Connect cycles
Where appropriate, link water to rain collection, drainage, treatment or irrigation.
Design care
Plan quality, safety, access, consumption and maintenance from the start.
P05 / Repertoire
One element
for exploring the pattern
Each card shows one possible translation of the pattern. Applications need to be selected and adapted rather than added automatically.
B15 · 1
Water
Water is one possible way to apply Presence of Water. Its relevance depends on the place, the people who use it and the way it will be maintained.
- Potential benefits
- Potential benefits must be assessed against the intended users, activities and environmental conditions.
- What to observe
- Define suitable qualitative or quantitative indicators during project assessment.
Observe and verify
Signals that can guide
project evaluation
- 01visibility and sound
- 02water quality
- 03consumption and reuse
- 04maintenance
These are possible signals, not automatic proof of benefit. Suitable methods and thresholds depend on the project.