LIVING CANOPIES AND STRUCTURAL ROOTS: ADVANCING ARBOREAL FABRICATION IN MODERN DESIGN

This research delves into the innovative idea of "Arboreal fabrication," which involves creating sustainable areas by shaping trees. As the demand for eco-friendly building solutions grows, the use of living elements in construction has become more popular. This research focuses on the techniques and strategies used to turn trees into architectural shapes, looking at their practicality, uses, and advantages for eco-friendly space planning. By looking at this topic from a cross-disciplinary perspective that includes architecture, plant science, and environmental planning, the study examines the various ways to shape, nurture, and develop trees into useful structures. It also looks into the environmental benefits, design opportunities, and social and cultural impacts of grown buildings as a way to enhance the connection between people and the natural world. By combining information from case examples, research projects, and academic discussions, this study seeks to improve the understanding and implementation of grown buildings in modern architecture. The results presented here add to the conversation on sustainable building and provide important insights for architects, planners, and decision-makers working to develop sustainable and self-regenerating built spaces.