A collaboration with Fingal County Council. A garden directly linked to new design guidance for building developers which demonstrates how biodiversity can be incorporated into housing developments. The design focuses on managing rainwater through using sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) while also catering for tree and shrup planting, wildflower meadows, nesting facilities in building facades, green roofs, dead wood and natural play. The garden incorporates elements of a housing estate and follows the passage of rainwater as it is captured and utilised to benefit both wildlife and residents. The rain water’s passage through the garden is visible in stages cut through the garden.

Contractor: Fingal County Council: Dermott Mc Laughlin, Sid Kevitt, Barry McConville 

Gold medal, Best in Category (Large,) Best construction award, Designer's choice award and a Judges special award for sustainability