The cell wall is a student project submitted as the final project for the Dynamic Environment studio. Dynamic Environments studio focuses on the development of reconfigurable structures that enhance occupants' social and physical experiences of the built environment. Students were asked to identify problems related to the built environment and propose solutions that take advantage of the reconfigurable structures.
Students: "Our bodies need a good quantity of light at the right intensity and at the right time of day to act as cues for our internal body clock. Lighting the morning helps us wake up and feel alert and energized, while dimmer light at night cues us to go to sleep and stay asleep. During the day, we need high levels of light to stay alert for school or work, while in the evening and night we want to start feeling more relaxed and ready for bed. Many children’s hospitals provide dedicated playrooms and programming that allow children to harness power through play. Play is a natural part of a child’s life, benefiting children physically and emotionally. Our Cell Wall is a kinetic, light diffusing screen system which attaches to the windows of hospital playrooms to encourage improvements in mood, stabilization of rhythm, decreased depression scores, and cognition."

Video below shows the manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes below:
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EXPANDED TECHNICAL DETAILS
Generative Parametric Architecture
This project explores the intersection of digital design and physical hardware, creating a kinetic "Living" wall inspired by cellular structures.
- Rhino/Grasshopper Integration: The Arduino acts as the physical actuator hub for a 3D model designed in Rhino/Grasshopper. Changes in the digital model are sent as serial coordinates to the Arduino.
- Servo-Driven Surface Deformation: Manages a grid of servo motors attached to flexible "Cells." The Arduino translates the parametric data into precise angles, causing the wall to ripple and change shape in response to user input or environmental sensors.
Visualization
- Dynamic LED Backlighting: Every cell includes an RGB LED that changes color based on the cell's extension, creating a stunning visual representation of the generative algorithms.