There are as many endangered rainforest plants as there are animals, or at least that is how people should think about it, and so it is only natural that someone would come up with a way to save them. Granted, this particular solution is more artistic than practical. Dubbed Sanctuaria, it involves simple pieces of furniture that boast clear glass capsules that are meant to store segments of these endangered rainforest plants.
Designed by Morgan Ruben Jansen op de Haar, a recent graduate from the Utrecht School of the Arts in Product Design, Sanctuaria was his final project. From orchids to ferns and mosses, the endangered rainforest plants find their last bit of refuge within these capsules. They are grown on durable synthetic materials.
Threatened Flora Capsules
'Sanctuaria' Helps to Save Endangered Rainforest Plants
Trend Themes
1. Endangered Rainforest Conservation - Exploring innovative ways to preserve endangered rainforest plants through artistic and practical solutions.
2. Sustainable Furniture Design - Creating furniture pieces that incorporate clear glass capsules to showcase and protect endangered rainforest plants.
3. Synthetic Plant Cultivation - Using durable synthetic materials to grow and sustain endangered rainforest plants within glass capsules.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The interior design industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating clear glass capsules into furniture as a unique and eco-friendly way to showcase endangered rainforest plants.
2. Conservation - The conservation industry can leverage the concept of Sanctuaria to explore new methods of preserving and protecting endangered rainforest plants.
3. Sustainable Materials - The sustainable materials industry can offer durable synthetic materials for growing and sustaining endangered rainforest plants within glass capsules, promoting eco-friendly practices.