Start Date
12-10-2020 3:45 PM
End Date
12-10-2020 5:00 PM
Access Type
Open Access
Abstract
Tree physiologists use a vernacular that translates amazingly well as a lens for understanding the structure, function, and sustainability of cities. Concepts of tree architecture such as efficiency, safety, vulnerability and their tradeoffs find parallels in our urban water, energy and food networks. In this talk I will compare and contrast the world of trees with that of cities and explore how urban planners and policymakers can learn from trees how to build more resilient and sustainable cities.
Biography
Nathan Phillips is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Environment at BU, studying ecology and land-climate interactions in wilderness and cities
Additional Links
What Cities can learn from Trees: Lessons in Urban Ecomimicry
Tree physiologists use a vernacular that translates amazingly well as a lens for understanding the structure, function, and sustainability of cities. Concepts of tree architecture such as efficiency, safety, vulnerability and their tradeoffs find parallels in our urban water, energy and food networks. In this talk I will compare and contrast the world of trees with that of cities and explore how urban planners and policymakers can learn from trees how to build more resilient and sustainable cities.