These examples of b.h.d use smart materials to make participants more aware of their relationship to the space and people around them.
Right: example of light sensitive flooring material in a gallery. Materials like these can tell a story of the people inside the space for some time after they have left. It is the residual evidence of the presence, and character of movement, of other people.
Right: an airport terminal could serve as an ideal application for this idea because of the contrast of people, direction and the length of time it offers the participant to reflect on the experience.
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Right: with the use of an intelligent material that slowly transforms from a mirror to transparent glass, the participant is reminded of “self” and “others”.