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A New Concept for Shape-Shifting Architecture That Responds to Heat

Posted September 09, 2014 8:09 AM

From WIRED:

With few exceptions, the buildings we occupy are rigid. But what we gain in stability, we lose in flexibility and adaptability.

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09/09/2014 5:08 PM

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09/09/2014 5:13 PM

I guess a Pelsue work tent on fire with me in it would be one of the "few exceptions" but I would seriously consider it "shape shifting" in response to heat.

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09/10/2014 2:13 PM

Oh oh! Tracks lead to/from/split up? Sled tracks/no dogs? Full moon......

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09/11/2014 2:23 PM

Maybe kite skiing....?

http://www.ispyanimals.com/2011/12/sheltie-sledding-and-other-improbable.html

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