Seating, specially designed waymarking, sculpture

Advantages

• can focus attention on specific features

• available 24/7

• can be creative and attractive

• can provoke interest

• can enhance the appearance of the site

• can use local, natural materials

• can involve community and craftspeople in production

Disadvantages

• may require planning permission

• vulnerable to damage by weather, vandalism, animals

• can intrude on landscape

• can cause erosion around sign or exhibit

• inflexible

• immobile

• difficult to present complex issues

• require regular maintenance