The word Arborealis is a portmanteau of Arboreal, meaning having to do with trees, and our Northern lights, the Aurora Borealis.
Arborealis at Burning Man, Moonrock Camp, 2010
Based on a 16′ high geodesic dome, the top layers became a canopy which created a gathering space and shade during the day and was lit by interactively controlled EL wire at night. The trunk was made of twelve feet of scaffolding, with a lookout platform at the top. Arborealis was funded by Ignition Northwest and donations from the community and was shown at Burning Man and Critical Northwest 2010.
Arborealis at Burning Man, Moonrock Camp, 2010