Humidity Technology, a figure that is with an environmentally approachable installation was being displayed at the Materials and Application Gallery in Los Angeles, California. This sculpture was designed with the intent of being a sun-tracking apparatus, which would also catalog the time and temperature of the day at its location.
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The design team laser cut roughly 14000 pieces of temperature perceptive sheet metal. When the sunlight hits the sculptures exterior surface, the surface manifests the theatrical disparity in form and function. The metal covering plates are distorted by the heat, then the curl and allow air to enter the structure and ventilate the space. When it responds to the environment, the installation is expected to reach its peak function on March 20th, the spring equinox.
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Similar to how the metal plates distort to the sunlight, the frame of the sculpture was also designed with the intent to adjust itself to various environments. This design process produced the final form of a lightweight and flexible structure, which is composed of 414 hyperbolic-parabolic shape panels. Some of the modules of metal panels are made more durable by increasing the number of riveted connections.
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This provides supplementary interior structural strength. Between the face and the surface is where the structure achieves optimal stability. The DOISU Studio Architecture team wishes to further develop this thesis of design by combining responsive thermo-bimetal material with glass to achieve a passive shading system.
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.