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Faux Foliage

As urban hubs become tree-less, designers use arboreal form as design inspiration

Implications - Cities are not only seeing a decrease in foliage, but an inability to replace lost canopy, which has resulted in the use of tree-like designs to mimic natural form. As consumers become accustom to concrete surroundings, the incorporation of faux foliage signifies an acceptance of urban lifestyles and manufactured versions of nature.
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Tree-Inspired Solar Panels - Nature by Samuel Wilkinson Uses African Trees for Motivation
SCORE 5.9
Warm 3,722 Clicks Pub: Mar 25, 14
Tree-Inspired Solar Panels
Nature by Samuel Wilkinson Uses African Trees for Motivation
Using African trees for inspiration, Samuel Wilkinson has put forward a new design for solar panels. The panels have two functionalities: provide shelter for passersby and harness the energy from... [More]
Sprouting Public Benches - TreeIt by nITro Appears to Capture the Starry Sky at Night
SCORE 3.4
Mild 2,964 Clicks Pub: Mar 5, 14
Sprouting Public Benches
TreeIt by nITro Appears to Capture the Starry Sky at Night
TreeIt by nITro is a public bench inspired by the work of architect Dario Pompei. Showing people how they “can tackle the crisis of pollution poisons that has affected the lake of Vico,”... [More]
Tree-Shaped Skyscrapers - Urban Skyfarm by Studio Aprilli Conceptualizes Vertical Farming in Korea
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Warm 2,519 Clicks Pub: Sep 16, 14
Tree-Shaped Skyscrapers
Urban Skyfarm by Studio Aprilli Conceptualizes Vertical Farming in Korea
When it comes to vertical farming, this tree-shaped skyscraper is the stuff of the future. A futuristic take on nature and natural processes, it brings the promise of a breath of fresh air to city... [More]
Arboreal Outdoor Furnishings - Trees by Talenia Phua Gajardo Bring Refuge to the Urban Jungle
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Mild 3,388 Clicks Pub: Oct 4, 13
Arboreal Outdoor Furnishings
Trees by Talenia Phua Gajardo Bring Refuge to the Urban Jungle
Set up for Singaplural, the Singapore Design Week, these Trees by Talenia Phua Gajardo are a fitting addition to one of the city’s public plazas. The ultra-modern Southeast Asian metropolis... [More]
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