bio_logic

How can natural processes of formation be applied to design?







Snowflake photos by W. Bentley

Interactive Building Technology_ Organic Phase Change Materials

The tiles apply the intrinsic qualities of responsive materials to visually convey  environmental fluctuation and contributes to meeting guidelines of the Living Building Challenge.

Research Team: D. Clifford, Kelle Brooks, Z. Jacobson-Weaver, S. Rashid, D. Yabukov, J. Dounias

Materials Innovation Consultant for Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Architects

Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for the Frick Environmental Center, Pittsburgh, PA

http://www.iasdm.org/journals/index.php/ijaec/article/view/55

Initial design for variable facade.