open house: architecture and technology for intelligent living
at: norskform doga, oslo, norway
from: june 19 to august 8, 2008
organized by vitra design museum and the art college of design, pasedena, USA this exhibition features the works of 15 architectural firms from around the world. firms were invited to present concepts of buildings that can adapt to various climates, using new technology. with a focus on the future firms display models and drawings that illustrate a new form of living.
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top left: rethinking towers in the park, top right: thinking aheadbottom left: corpform, bottom right: jellyfish house
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