I found this company online that builds this mechanical facade system and thought it as pretty cool. Each of the “pixels” are moved by their own individual pneumatic cylindar. As they move, light reflects off them differently to give the illusion of lighting or darkening that single pixel. The entire system is computer controlled to create interesting patterns or animated visualizations.
This is a link to a video on the FLARE website.
Another interesting facade that consists of a grid of reflective surfaces that shift from pointing down to render a dark pixel and up to reflect a light pixel. By changing rapidly between these two states the facade can make motion patterns.
Interesting adaptive facade system by Giselbrecht + Partners. Uses mechanized rollers and folding facade panels to create solid and void spaces that change throughout the day.
I wanted to share this parking structure with you that uses Led technology to illuminate the facade. I thought this is relevant when discussing how technology influences architecture and structure design, similarly as some of the examples presented in class.
We watched some videos where digital technology is mixed with architecture to create amazing effects on façades. This is another example of the fake transformations that a building can experience…
This amazing façade was made by Ned Kahn… Just check the video out and enjoy!