Healing Atmospheres
Magnetic North
2016
Prototypical technologies and atmospheres were conceived from a process oriented methodology with indeterminate outcomes. The arctic is seen as an ‘other’ world that has real effects on local and familiar environments that requires a healing of its atmosphere through these new technologies that implement current research in physical chemistry and lightweight structures. Flying-floating kites provide a surface that employs sunlight to convert atmospheric carbon dioxide to ozone in this prototypical response to ozone depletion in the arctic. Economies of scale constructed with low embodied energy reduce the carbon footprint of an immense landing platform that is light on the arctic landscape. Once a site is chosen the space frame is deployable within an adaptable structural framework.
