Zürich
Baumschule – Kultivierung des Stadtdschungels
- 07 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Explore the fascinating world of tree nurseries and urban greenery. Discover opportunities to learn about nature's impact on urban landscapes.
Tasks
- Investigate exotic trees and their influence in urban settings.
- Examine global examples of biodiversity and ecological challenges.
- Analyze the role of nurseries in urban planning and design.
Skills
- Background in architecture, environmental science, or related field.
- Strong research and analytical skills in ecology.
- Ability to connect historical and economic factors to nature.
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About the job
Baumschule – Kultivierung des Stadtdschungels
Exotic trees in England and a rainforest in Zurich, a seed bank on the arctic island of Spitsbergen and urban agriculture in Tanzania, trade in old trees in China and biodiversity in Senegal. Tree Nursery. Cultivating the Urban Jungle uses the example of plant production throughout the world to demonstrate the manifold relationships that exist between human beings and nature. Numerous essays and detailed accounts examine current phenomena like desertification in the Sahel, greening projects in Shanghai and the genesis of rooftop gardens in London. Travelogues from Europe, Africa and Asia consider the role played by a range of economic and historical factors in the significant influence that tree nurseries have come to exercise on urban planning and landscape architecture.
Author(s): Dominique Ghiggi
Edited by Dominique Ghiggi, Professur Günther Vogt, Departement Architektur, ETH Zürich
Design: Integral Lars Müller
24 x 33 cm, 9 ½ x 13 in
240 pages, 600 illustrations
paperback
2010, 978-3-03778-218-7, English
