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Newer Plant Displays in Botanical Gardens: The Role of Design in Environmental Interpretation

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  • Paula Villagra-Islas

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New design approaches can be observed in an increasing number of botanical gardens due to a desire to improve the effectiveness of environmental interpretation. This paper presents a review of these recent trends in the display of plants based on a search of botanical gardens around the world and on both theory and previous research findings that have focused on understanding people's experience in botanical gardens and other environmental interpretation settings. Four design strategies of plant display were identified, which are referred to here as familiar frames, icons, imitations and manipulations of nature. These typological categories represent recent design approaches useful for establishing stronger relationships between people, plants and associated environmental issues. Further, the potential of such displays as environmental interpretation tools is discussed based on how people perceive them.

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  • Paula Villagra-Islas, 2011. "Newer Plant Displays in Botanical Gardens: The Role of Design in Environmental Interpretation," Landscape Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 36(5), pages 573-597.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:clarxx:v:36:y:2011:i:5:p:573-597
    DOI: 10.1080/01426397.2011.558730
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