Mechanical Elephant!

Freakin' awesome!

http://www.lesmachines-nantes.fr/english/index.html

Hyposurface wall!

http://www.hyposurface.org/

Not exactly what I had in mind but the fact that electronically controlled pistons can manipulate the surface of this wall is pertinent to my precedent research. I think theater and auditorium designers would love to have the ability to manipulate the surfaces along the ceiling, floors, and walls to accommodate for a specific type of performance. Maybe one could even use the technology to create openings in the envelope in the building, synergy-zing the interior and exterior environments, creating a whole new space for performances and lectures.

NC State Engineering Students Build a Pedestrian Bridge

Looking at potential classes to take in the Fall, I came across a pedestrian bridge that some NC State engineering students designed and built. Perhaps I chose the wrong major...