Start with the right requirements.
Selection begins with purpose, location and audience rather than a product name. The chapter compares public squares, parks, commercial developments, tourism settings and lakes while accounting for water, energy and maintenance capacity. Essential conditions are checked before scoring acceptable alternatives. Whole-life costs, sensitivity analysis and prototypes support a documented owner decision and help make supplier proposals comparable on the same basis. The chapter connects the visible effect with engineering and operating requirements, helping an owner compare options against site conditions, intended use and maintenance capability.
- Start with intended use and available resources.
- Reject options that fail essential requirements.
- Document the final selection rationale.