Variability of approaches to arborsculptures

Abstract

Various environmental programs are under development today to explore how to bring humanity back to a harmonious coexistence with the nature, to overcome the negative factors of anthropogenic civilization. This paper opens up a new direction in the theory and practice of arborsculptural arrangements in urban environment; in particular, it dwells upon the variability of ways to grow and use bionic objects in spaces that may vary in terms of isolation. Complex analysis of the obtained data revealed that the current state-of-the-art of bionic objects comprises three ways to generate them: cultivation of arborsculptures in open space for later use in enclosed spaces; cultivation and use of bionic objects in enclosed spaces; or in open spaces. Another finding is that the arborsculptures are used as exteriors or interiors, for which there are two strategies. The first strategy is to grow a tree to a specific artistic shape, then cut it and use as an interior or exterior decoration. The second strategy is to preserve the natural structure of a tree and to integrate it into the existing urban environment. Note that the second strategy is a more promising one, as it prolongs the life cycle of the growing trees.