Because we live in a world where the interiors of buildings are consistently controlled by air conditioning and heat systems, which can make us forget about the season outside, design studio Neffa has created the Living Wall, a conceptual interior that makes a statement about the changing seasons.
Neffa's Living Wall comprises a leaf pattern that will change color depending on the heat in the room. When heat is turned on, the "pattern comes alive and automatically brings a sense of autumn indoors," says Neffa's website. Going from black to rust hues when heated (and then back to black when the heat is turned off), the transformative leaves, which were printed with thermo-chrome ink, provide a completely augmented environment to remind us of the beauty that occurs when seasons change.
Visit the Neffa website to watch the video showing the Living Wall in action.
Temperature-Controlled Wall Patterns
The Living Wall Changes Based on Heat to Mimic the Seasons
Trend Themes
1. Thermo-chrome Ink in Interior Design - Using thermo-chrome ink to create dynamic interior design features that respond to changes in temperature.
2. Reminding Us of Nature Indoors - Creating interior design features that connect us to the natural world and help us to remember the beauty of changing seasons.
3. Interactive Seasonal Design - Incorporating technology and responsive materials to create interactive design elements that mimic the changing of the seasons.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Integrating thermo-chrome ink and interactive design elements into interior design projects to create dynamic and engaging spaces.
2. Architecture - Exploring the use of responsive materials and technologies to create buildings that better connect us to the natural environment.
3. Renewable Energy - Using technology and responsive materials to create energy-efficient buildings that connect us to the natural world.