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: The Live Screen was inspired by the living wall concept; however, I wanted to create a system that allowed for a more dynamic function rather than to be confined to a static wall. My goal was to create a sculptural form that could be just as aesthetically important and pleasing as the vegetation it was designed to support. The Live Screen's principle purpose is to sustain plant life through a built-in irrigation system, thus creating a self-sustaining, indoor planter system.
: My design was structured around mobility, a screen or room divider that could be placed in the middle of a room, against a wall, anywhere. That meant that the irrigation system had to be hidden within the structure, so the design process began from the inside out. The most important focus of the design process was this self-sustaining function, and I wanted to achieve it in the most effective way, so each aspect of the design had to be centered around the need to circulate water throughout the system in an energy efficient way.
: The Live Screen is currently in the prototyping phase with an aim to go into production by year's end.
: The initial idea and design was conceived in August 2010. The design stayed dormant until Spring 2011 when I decided to take it to the next level after it received praise, press and several awards. The technological aspects of the design are currently under testing.
: This design was a personal pursuit, born from the idea that their has to be a more aesthetically pleasing design to living walls and more dynamic functions as well.
: I'm open to selling or leasing production rights. Please contact me via email.
: I've always been a huge advocate of incorporating exterior elements into interior spaces. Living systems provide so many benefits, the natural vegetation improves air quality and reduces airborne particles, helps to control humidity and temperature, sustains biodiversity and can serve as an herb and produce source.
: Existing living wall systems
: Urban dwellers, restaurants, hotels and office spaces, and anyone who enjoys gardening and enriching their space with plant life.
: The fact that the system is a living, functional piece of art distinguishes it from many existing ideas and products. By combining its sculptural form with a self-sustaining function separates it from both living walls and normal interior planters.
: The name pretty much sums up is purpose, the Live Screen.
: Rhino and 3dsmax
: The built-in irrigation system uses a modified drip hydroponic system that is concealed within the structure. Hydroponics are considered the sustainable agricultural technology of the future and are very effective in maintaining plant life with minimal energy and water use.
: The concept and design was mine, but I sought the expertise of a hydroponics specialist out of Canada, Matthew Unger, to advise me on the proper irrigation system that would best fit the design.
: This design is highly-driven by technology. The primary function of the design is to sustain living plants, in which a modified drip hydroponic system is put into place.
: I conducted hydroponic tests to determine the proper system of tubing, pumps, drip irrigation, etc.
: The greatest challenge was marrying the technology with the aesthetic in a functional yet visually stunning manner.
: I received my Masters degree in Florence Italy for design. So I've always felt that Italy and many other countries outside of the U.S. are on the forefront of design and lead the rest of the world, especially in the furniture industry. So for me, international competitions are preferred because it allows me to compete against the best in the world and enable me to reach a larger audience.
: The Live Screen has taught me that no project is ever completely realized, there is always room for improvement. This mentality has helped to refine my own design process and continue to strive to achieve high-quality, function-forward product design.
