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CASE (Center for Architecture Science and Ecology)

The research being conducted at CASE is worth keeping up with...

CASE and SOM Have Developed a Modular Phytoremediation Active Wall System

The description above is just a long winded way of describing an interior bio-filtering green wall system.  Check out more on this innovative (and way cool looking) system at eVolo.  This is one step closer to combining biophilic theory psychologic benefits of nature in the built environment with measurable financial benefits.

The Coolest Thing I've Seen Today...

                                                            

Dutch artist Berndnaut Smilde installs miniature clouds in empty gallery spaces. But these are neither digital manipulations nor fluffy poly-fil sculptures strung from the ceiling. The cloud works are, in fact, real, with Smilde using smoke, moisture, and spot lighting to conjure up his momentary creations.  More on this at Architizer.