CAADFutures 2007

Our paper "Morphosis: A Responsive Membrane" was accepted to the CAADFutures 2007, in Sydney 11-13 July, Australia. The focus of the conference is integrating technologies for computer-aided design. So, we are looking forward to it!

Abstract: In this paper, we introduce Morphosis: A Responsive Membrane, which physically responds to movement, light and sound interacting spatially and temporally with the environment and their inhabitants. The dynamic of the material is made of dozens of actuators made by Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) which react in real time to change the shape of the membrane. The result is not only incorporating interactivity within the physical nature of the material with performance and aesthetic nature but also adding levels of functionality. The Morphosis prototype, borrows its design logic from ubiquitous electronic technology, robotics, and Human Computer Interaction (HCI) models as integral components of the design system.