Zoological gardens design and planning: aspects to consider in contemporary projects
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2317-2762.posfau.2019.156468Keywords:
Zoological garden, Design, Planning, Open spacesAbstract
The literature indicates that architects and landscapers with historical knowledge and experience in design and planning of zoological gardens are scarce. Due to this fact, most of the projects of these institutions are performed by professionals without proper instruction, which often make copies of the design other zoological gardens, causing errors already exalted in the literature to be repeated. Thus, this study aims to provide foundations to professionals responsible for these institutions projects. Providing an evolution overview of its concepts and design proposals and identifying the main aspects that should be considered in the planning and design of the contemporary zoological gardens open spaces. It is expected that this brief overview contributes to the qualification of professionals responsible for zoological gardens projects in Brazil, where there is no specific training area, helping them to understand the peculiarities of zoological gardens.
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