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Self-Folding Paper
Transformable polymer composite paper Self-Folding Paper is a paper surface that transforms when heated, automatically generating intricate multidimensional structures. Labeled thermocatalytic metafolds by mechanical engineer Ata Sina, who developed the technology at the University of British
Undergrowth
Mossy wood encapsulated in resin Belluno, Italy–based design firm Alcarol aims to imbue its wood furniture with visual memories of the forests from which it originates. The firm sources lumber from fallen trees in the Italian
LightByte
Solar display interface LightByte is an interactive optical scrim that modulates solar illumination to create detailed light projections. Created by former MIT Media Lab scholar Sheng-Ying Pao, the solar-based interface transforms sunlight into an expressive medium
Hex
Hexagonal thermoformed panels Hex thermoformed panels are fabricated from thermofoil molded to polyethylene. In conventional practice, thermofoil (a rigid plastic finish) is thermoformed to another material, such as medium density fiberboard, for cabinetry. The thermofoil finish
Mnemosyne
Interactive LED panel system Mnemosyne is a modular interactive LED system for expansive architectural surfaces. Part of Oslo-based Nullohm’s Respondent Elements range, Mnemosyne is the latest iteration of the company’s Dobpler interfaces. Mnemosyne responds to the
Switchable Mirror
Electrochromic mirror window Researchers at Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology have developed a mirror that quickly shifts between reflective and transparent states. The switchable mirror consists of a thin layer of magnesium-titanium
E Ink Prism
Programmable color ink tiles Buildings consist primarily of materials intended to be static and homogeneous. Meanwhile, digital interfaces are typically used episodically in interior spaces, as focal points for interactivity. However, recent developments in lighting and
BioBrick
Biologically grown masonry The standard architectural material palette consists of many energy-intensive materials, such as brick masonry and concrete. In contrast, nature exhibits notable strategies for creating high-strength materials via biochemical processes that require little energy.
PdCl2
Pollution-triggered dye Palladium chloride, or PdCl2, is a palladium-based compound used in carbon monoxide detectors and to test corrosion resistance in stainless steel. The chromic ink responds to the presence of CO2 emissions in the atmosphere,
Crystal
Interactive light stones Crystal is a collection of hundreds of crystals of light that brighten when touched. Designer Daan Roosegaarde developed Crystal to enhance the functionality of the floor as a surface, inviting participants to interact
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