Botany

Discipline in architecture

1. BOTANY As a discipline BY: II-C SHUBHANGI GUPTA ANUPAMA VAJPAYEE MANISHA TANWAR

2. Botany , also called   plant science or  plant biology , is the science of plant life and a branch of biology. A botanist  is a scientist who specializes in this field of study.  A person who studies plants may be called a botanist or a plant scientist. Nowadays, botanists study approximately 400,000 species of living organism of which some 260,000 species are vascular plants and about 248,000 are flowering plants. APPLICATIONS - in providing staple foods and textiles, in modern horticulture , agriculture and forestry, plant propagation, breeding and genetic modification, in the synthesis of chemicals and raw materials for construction and energy production, in environmental management, and the maintenance of biodiversity . INTRODUCTION

3. BOTANY OF ARCHITECTURE Knowing the different cultivars of your plants means being able to provide a client with a full breadth of knowledge should they suggest a plant they want, but perhaps blooms at the wrong time or isn’t hardy enough.

4. BOTANY OF ARCHITECTURE Knowing the morphology of plants – their spatial and visual characteristics , the color of plants & plants as functional elements of design , all from a botanical angle . Being knowledgeable of how it will grow, change, and complete the design, especially if you know in what conditions they will thrive.

5. BAUBOTANIK The term " Baubotanik" stands for a basic approach to engineer with living plants. It is a method of construction that utilizes living plants as the load bearing systems in architectural structures. At the same time the concept exposes architects and practitioners to the bio-dynamics and uncontrollability of the natural growth process.

6. THE ARCHITECTS ARE GARDENERS AND THE PLANTS ARE ARCHITECTS. 

7. The architects begin with stabilizing elements—iron rings, polyester bands, steel grids—and environmentally-appropriate plants that are designed to grow around the armature, becoming stronger at structurally-critical junctures. Plants have learned to carry heavy loads ," says the team's biologist and botanist. After a period of natural growth, the reinforcing elements can be removed , and the structure is comprised entirely of plant elements. It is difficult to draw an absolute line between nature and intellect , between botany and architecture.

8. Reinforcement Pavilion Footbridge in summer and winter

9. GARDEN OF FIVE SENSES LOCATION : Saidul Ajaib village , near the Mehrauli heritage area in Delhi ARCHITECT : Pradeep Sachdeva , the park was developed by Government of Delhi Partly built over a rocky terrain, the garden has various theme areas, including a section on the lines of Mughal Gardens, plus pools of water lilies, bamboo courts, herb gardens and solar energy park.

10. SIGHT • Plant flowers of varying colors . • Include red-leafed, soft grey foliaged and variegated plant varieties . • Make use of contrast , e.g . cluster together plants of different shapes, sizes and colors. • Clip or prune certain plants (such as conifers) into interesting shapes . • Install a pond . Include bright varieties of fish and water plants, and a bench nearby • Include plants that appeal to butterflies , such as English lavender and hebes Colors, shapes and special features can help to create a wonderful visual environment.

11. 2. HEARING • Nectar-producing plants that lure birds into your garden. • Encourage birds into your garden with a birdbath and / or feeders. • Install a water feature . The sound of running water is relaxing. • Hang wind chimes in breezy areas • Choose textured paths that make sounds as you walk on them, For people with sight impairment, a different texture underfoot will assist them in recognizing where they are.

12. 3. TOUCH Vary the textures in your garden. For example, if you have smooth pebbles surrounding a water feature in one place, you could install rough lichen-covered rocks in another. Include different surfaces along your walkways, e.g. tiles, crushed gravel and stone slabs. Provide sunny and shady areas to offer temperature contrast .

13. 4. SMELLING • Consider planting a non slip creeper / herb near the path edges so that when you walk on the plant it will release a beautiful aroma – i.e. penny royal • Don’t clump too many aromatic plants in the one area, as the confusion of different scents will be overwhelming. Space scented flowers at intervals around your garden. • Plant herbs , many are very aromatic but they only release their scent when the leaves are rubbed or crushed.

14. 5. TASTE • Plant a vegetable garden . • Use large pots for fruit trees, bay trees and nut trees if you don’t have space • Advise adults and children that not all plants are safe to eat. Supervise children when they harves t herbs, fruits and vegetables. • Use the petals from certain flowers in salads, for example, nasturtiums and violets.

15. HOW IS IT RELATED TO ARCHITECTURE ? A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT collaborates on the following project types: The planning, form, scale and siting of new development Civil design and public infrastructure Sustainable development Storm water management including rain gardens, green roofs , groundwater recharge, and treatment wetlands Campus and site design for public institutions and government facilities Parks, botanical gardens, arboretums, greenways, and nature preserves Recreation facilities; i.e.: playgrounds, golf courses, theme parks and sports facilities Urban design, town and city squares, waterfronts, pedestrian schemes, and parking lots Natural park, tourist destination, and recreating historical landscapes, and historic garden appraisal and conservation studies Environmental assessment and landscape assessment, planning advice and land management proposals. Ecological Design  any aspect of design that minimizes environmentally destructive impacts by integrating itself with natural processes and sustainability

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