Elements of Nature

Based on the post related to prismatic green roofs, a reader (thanks Julia!) alerted me to this cool student project entry in the Australian Design Awards entitled 'Elements of Nature' by Hamit Kuralkan from Monash University that incorporates fractal geometry to provide filtration using plants.


:: image via Australian Design Awards

From the description:

"Elements of Nature is an air purification system designed to work with an indoor plant (ivy). It`s mesh surface allows ivy to grow over itself naturally make every product unique for its user. It is a customizable system that can provide for the needs of specific users. Elements of Nature combines the power of nature with manmade technologies to achieve the best results possible. it is a functional solution that is also environmentally aware. Its water based filtering mechanism avoids use of disposable metal and carbon based filters. Elements of nature is a better way to clean your air"


:: image via Australian Design Awards