PhotoSynthetica facade for ZKM in Karlsruhe, Germany
Facade render for PhotoSynthetica ZKM
PhotoSynthetica ZKM is a facade skin developed for the Center for Art and Media (ZKM) in Karlsruhe, Germany. It uses the power of algae to absorb carbon dioxide from the air and demonstrates how biotechnology can become integrated in our cities to help achieve carbon neutrality.
Elevation
A steel skeleton maintains the PhotoSynthetica algae 'tissue' of the facade
Aeration System
Harvesting System
The air filtration system is as effective as 25 fully grown 20 - 50 year old trees
Confronting the public with the process of nurturing the microalgae creates an awareness for the processes that shape our environment
PhotoSynthetica modules are maintained by visitors and ZKM staff alike
The layered architecture of the facade concept creates an immersive experience for the visitors
EXHIBITION NAME
Center for Art and Media (ZKM)
LOCATION
Karlsruhe, Germany
PROJECTS ON SHOW
PhotoSynthetica ZKM
ARTISTS
ecoLogicStudio (Claudia Pasquero and Marco Poletto)
COMMISIONED BY
Center for Art and Media (ZKM)
ACADEMIC PARTNERS
The Synthetic Landscape Lab at Innsbruck University, The Urban Morphogenesis Lab at the Bartlett UCL
