Airscapes: Kinetics of Carbon Capture
Airscapes brings the invisible process of carbon capture to life through a kinetic facade, turning the silent flow of air into a dynamic, tangible form. As we face the urgent need to invert emissions, this design reveals the unseen forces driving change in our environment.
The air we breathe is often invisible and easy to forget. But what if we could see it, understand it, and even use it in the fight against climate change?
Visualising Carbon Capture
“Airscapes”, a collaboration between designer Joris Zandbergen and Carbyon, brings this idea to life. Using a kinetic facade made of metal panels that gently reflect light and move with the breeze, the design captures the quiet, natural flow of air. These movements are inspired by the wind, but they also represent something deeper—the process of capturing carbon from the atmosphere. This design translates the invisible into something we can see and engage with.
Inspiration & Purpose
As carbon capture becomes an increasingly vital tool in addressing global emissions, “Airscapes” offers a way to visualize this often overlooked process. The moving panels not only reflect changes in the air but also remind us of the delicate balance we must maintain to safeguard our environment.
More than just a technical solution, this project asks us to rethink how we interact with the air around us. It shows that the air we breathe, though invisible, holds the potential to help shape a more sustainable future.
A design studio inspired by natural materials, biology, marine life, and vernacular architecture, we ground our work in fieldwork and hands-on practice. We blend theory, research, and real-world experiments, immersing ourselves in inspiring environments, allowing us to design innovative systems.
About the exposition
Carbyon challenged four young designers to envision CO2-capturing machines. From nature-inspired designs that blend into the environment to bold concepts showcasing the technology and capturing process, each offers a unique perspective on a sustainable future. Their work is displayed during the Dutch Design Week 2024 in Eindhoven.
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