natural geometry – autonomous plant modules by anna kholina from russia

Aim of the project was to develop a new way of interaction between human and plants within interior spaces and to improve the quality of the air inside by using specific kind and quantity of the plants.
The plants are arranged vertically, not only helping to occupy less space, but also making this structure a part of the design idea of the interior space. A research was made to discover which types of plants influence better on the quality of air.
Another task was to simplify the process of looking after the plants: watering, lighting and changing parts of the plants if necessary. That is why a concept of modules was chosen. A module is an autonomous structure, which is independent from outer communications. It includes an automated system of watering and lightning, which keeps the plants alive. In fact, the only necessity is to add water to the aquarium at the foot of the module once during two weeks. It also allows placing the structure anywhere in space, to use it as a partition or as a curtain wall.
The module has predefined sizes, but the combination of modules may create a “wall” effect.
Illustrations to the project show following features:
A system of autonomous modules may form a curtain wall to divide different zones within office spaces (offices 1 and 2)
A concept of implementing a combination of modules as a design idea inside the library of Saint-Petersburg State Polytechnical University in Russia (library)