Application of Recycled Art in Sustainable Design of Parks and Green Spaces in Tabriz: An Approach to Enhancing Visual Appeal and Reducing Environmental Hazards

Document Type : Applied Article

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Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Tehran, Iran

10.22059/jhsci.2025.401838.896

Abstract

In a context where cities are increasingly confronted with challenges such as rising volumes of urban waste and escalating environmental hazards, the sustainable design of parks and green spaces has gained significant importance as an effective strategy for environmental management and the enhancement of urban quality of life. Within this framework, recycled art, serving as a creative and culturally meaningful approach, can play a pivotal role in achieving these objectives by integrating aesthetic innovation with environmental responsibility.
Objectives: This study aims to clarify the role of recycled art in the sustainable design of selected parks and green spaces in Tabriz, emphasizing its contribution to enhancing visual appeal and managing environmental hazards. In this context, the study adopts a creative approach based on recycled art to mitigate environmental hazards and promote awareness and sustainable behaviors within the urban landscape.
Method: Employing a qualitative and analytical methodology, this research examines the application of recycled art in park and landscape design from the perspectives of improving environmental quality, visual enhancement, and environmental hazard management. By reviewing conceptual frameworks and exemplary cases of creative waste reuse in the form of artistic urban elements, the study discusses the potential of this approach to strengthen place identity and foster environmental stewardship.
Findings: The analysis reveals that recycled art extends beyond a purely technical or environmental practice, representing a multilayered and interpretive approach that redefines the human–environment relationship. The creative transformation of waste into urban furniture, pathways, fountains, playgrounds, murals, and lighting installations not only enhances visual appeal and environmental quality but also creates multisensory and participatory experiences for users.
Conclusions: The use of recycled art into sustainable design of selected parks and green spaces in Tabriz is not only a means of waste reduction but also a multidimensional and innovative strategy that enriches visual quality, environmental experience, and user engagement. As a cultural–symbolic approach, it creates participatory and educational spaces that strengthen human–environment interactions, collective identity, and a culture of environmental protection, while contributing to environmental hazard management. Moreover, recycled art can serve as a transferable and replicable model for other urban public spaces, supporting sustainable development and enhancing cultural and environmental resilience in cities.           

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Environmental Management Hazards
Volume 12, Issue 3
October 2025
Pages 233-250

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