Can we design places along the trails that are more open and better support innovation, debate and science
Cityzen Science
Five reasons dedicated hiking trails works best
Walkers most often loose, when trails can be used for anything but walking
Trails to help biodiversity
Hiking can help us face invasive species in new and better ways
When biodiversity and trails face each other
Hikers like to be close to wildlife and walking through landscapes where nature is set free. But it can be a challenge to balance the needs of nature, of habitats and of hikers.
The corduroy timber path concept
Simple timber structure over wet area. ( corduroy) Not recommended any more
Turnpike design research drawing
When a hiking trail cross a stream the passage can be designed in several ways. All having a huge influence on both the hiking experience and on the place
Timber used to make steps sketch
Research sketch - understanding a simple way to use tree trunks to make steps along trails
Stairways design study
When trails starts to rise or fall, at a certain angle stairs are one way of making the trails continue when the terrain gets steeper
Psychology and ways of crossing a stream
Hiking can teach us new things about our strategies, roles and preferences.
Using design to support hiking experiences
When a hiking trail cross a stream the passage can be designed in several ways. All having a huge influence on both the hiking experience and on the place
Wood bridge feel
Bridges can be made in many ways, from the most flimsy to the solid almost ever lasting bridge designs
The bridge as place
In our understandings of landscapes bridges often stands out as something special
Gadbury bridge design
Research: One of the classic ways of building hiking trail bridges is the Gadbury bridge, made of local wood
The water bar concept sketch
Keeping water off trails is important to keep them healthy and walkable. Water bars are one of the designs
Sea turtle concept shelter
Concept: a observation post and sleeping shelter along the coast for hikers working with monitoring biodiversity and sea turtles
Teaching kids outdoors
Teaching kids outdoors helps them understand, move and be more happy. Connecting to nature, instead of screens.
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