Urpflanze

2013 - ongoing
Designer: Susana Soares

Can or should we design plants adaptable to extreme weather conditions? Can we afford not to?

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Research on plant morphology is putting together the genetic blueprint that controls plant structure and shape. These findings could be the first steps to a new generation of plants that are more resilient to unpredictable weather patterns, meet the challenges of global demand for food and even influence climate.

Urpflanze displays computer-generated images of plants that represent hypothetical macro-scale designs for extreme weather conditions. The illustrations are inspired by plant morphology research from the Department of Animal and Plant Sciences at the University of Sheffield.

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Credits:
Urpflanze is an original idea by Susana Soares
Monica Santos – graphic design and animation
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Dante Marinho – webmaster
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Acknowledgments:
» Professor Andrew Fleming, Department of Animal & Plant Sciences, university of sheffield – Science advisor