Interactive Facade
The use of interactive facades in architecture. Interactive facades are composed of elements that change the face of a building. Lights, water, computers, lasers and LED’s can be used to create an interactive and changing facade. In many cases, technology is used to achieve the desired results.
The Neon Lights, Billboards, and Signage of Tokyo at Night
During the day, the streets of Tokyo are dominated by what could be described as a jumble of ugly and drab concrete buildings. At night nevertheless, the streets of the city lighten up in an array of colors as generic modernist buildings come alive with colorful, flickering neon lights. Massive commercial billboards and signage, which in the day seem to overpower the buildings they occupy, [...]
Interactive Facade – La Vitrine
I was emailed a clip of this awesome interactive LED wall installation in Montreal designed and programmed by Moment Factory called La Vitrine. The installation includes tracking devices and low-resolution LED displays that are capable of showing many different visualizations based on the presence and movement of people. Enjoy!
