With the right trees, advance planning, and a little time, plastic playgrounds baking in the hot sun may be replaced with unusual shaped trees for the kids. Or a bus stop may have a tree with long roots for you to sit on. Plantware is a company that wants to make it happen using Tree shaping. It’s been done by Axel Erlandson in the ‘40’s, and Plantware wants it to expand.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Tree Shaping for Sustainability
- Tree shaping offers a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic playgrounds and benches.
- Biophilic Design with Tree Shaping
- Tree shaping offers a unique, natural design element for public spaces and buildings, enhancing the overall biophilic atmosphere.
- Tree Shaping for Urban Agriculture
- Tree shaping offers an innovative solution to creating urban agriculture spaces, such as shaped trees that produce fruits and vegetables.
Where This Applies
- Landscaping and Architecture
- Tree shaping can revolutionize the landscaping and architecture industry by offering a sustainable solution to traditional designs.
- Playground and Park Equipment Manufacturing
- Tree shaping can disrupt traditional manufacturing of playground and park equipment with its unique, eco-friendly design.
- Urban Farming and Agriculture
- Tree shaping offers a creative solution to urban farming and agriculture, allowing for innovative approaches to fit in small spaces.
