PINE CONE CEILING

Project idea

There are very few dynamic ceilings in large exhibition halls and shopping malls. There is a significant loss of cool air in large spaces, even where they exist. So, my team and I came up with a ceiling that opens and closes while switching between hot and cold air, based on the phenomenon that pine cones change their opening and closing degree of scales in response to natural temperatures.

Project description

We use Arduino to connect with the battery. It enables the ceiling panel to adjust the size of opening and closing through temperature. When there is someone under the ceiling, the ceiling presents to be open and the heat and cold are converted more efficiently. The ceiling is slightly closed when no one is present to prevent excessive energy loss. By combining with the Arduino, we also simulated the result that the unit can be opened and closed by temperature sensing when close to a human body. This design reduces the problem of energy loss and adds a sense of dynamism to the space. This project is my attempt to apply science and technology to art and design.

Technical information

inspired by pine cones, we used Arduino to connect with the design to enable human interaction. The Digital model is built by Rhino and grashopper.

Documentation

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