Abstract:

With generation change, it is necessary to reconsider the perception of technology. Changes are accentuated by 3D printing and automation that becomes accessible on a large scale and at lower costs. The present study is based on a comparative analysis of projects that have been carried out by the students during the Interior Design classes. The study focuses on the differences in technological approach in designing a “green wall”, this being either living or a reinterpretation using kinetic systems. The results of the analysis indicate the existence of a few major approaches, ranging from ignorance to extensive use of automation. Interesting phenomena is observed also in the use of materials, these becoming disconnected from reality and often reduced to textures mapped to CAD generated geometries. As a response to the observed problems, the study proposes a series of didactic aids in the form of responsive systems based on the intrinsic physical properties of the constituent materials. Reducing active components should become a feature of smart design over the use of extensive automation.

Keywords:

Interior design, materials, didactic aids, responsive systems, smart design.