BDC Report

Subject:

The Bio Design Challenge project the University of Ghent submitted in 2018 was Aerolis. It is an air purifying artwork and organic structure that found its origin in algorithmic design. Its form mimics the air purifying properties of tree bark and incorporates data on wind velocities that enables it to grow in harmony with its surroundings. Its shape is 3D printed and is equipped with a black biotin coating. The appearance of the sculpture also resembles that of ink being splashed. While there is little data on how exactly this project works, it is a beautiful combination between art and helping the environment.

Content:

One interpretation on Aerolis is that is it is a great way to take something like artwork that does not necessarily have a purpose other than enjoyment, and turn it into something that can help the environment. Another interpretation of Aerolis is that the design could be inspired by the pollutants it seeks to remove from the air.

Conection:

This project relates to my phytoremediation projects in the way that it takes pollutants and removes them from the environment and utilizes them to grow.