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Eco Tech: Architecture to witness a revolution with the development of ‘smart materials’

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Eco Factor: The development of smart materials will push future architecture from the power grid.

German architect Alex Ritter thinks that the latest development in technology will yield smart materials that will revolutionize architecture forever. The materials will make buildings of tomorrow generate renewable energy for power and change their properties in reaction to heat, moisture or light.

The first instances of these materials should be available much earlier than expected, as Alex states that he is currently working on a project with an expandable building structure using these smart materials. This material expands with water, which means that the end building will be able to change its properties with rainfall, which will be a huge plus for architects who are interested in developing rainwater harvesting buildings.

The future of these materials will be endless. Buildings will be built that can change their color or shape with input from the environment and will be able to take energy directly from natural sources, without the need for a grid connection.

Via: ArchitectureAndDesign

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