Bionic Photosynthetic
Bionic Photosynthetic is a curtain wall that performs artificial photosynthesis. The design imitates the roots, stems, veins and leaf tissue of plants. The veins that carry water are 3D printed inside the frame. These channels supply water for photosynthesis and remove the liquid produced afterwards. The frame holds three layers: a tempered glass cover, a middle cell frame and a lower plate. Artificial cells in the middle layer hold chloroplasts inside bio-membranes. Sunlight and carbon dioxide enter the cells, and oxygen is released to the air.
Bionic Photosynthetic Curtain by Sean Wei-Zhe Lin was recognized as an exceptional illustration of industrial design by the A' Design Award. Bionic Photosynthetic Curtain was awarded the Iron A' Design Award in Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design in 2020. The A' Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design recognition program which honors outstanding design of sustainable projects, environment friendly designs, recycled, upcycled, bio-degradable products, Energy-Efficient appliances and more.
