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This project investigates how smart materials and digital fabrication can create adaptive environments that support seniors aging in place safely. By addressing common challenges in senior living, the research reimagines aging as a source of design innovation. Key explorations include lightweight, form-fitting protective apparel to reduce fall-related injuries; a water-responsive flooring system that enhances grip and signals wet surfaces; and a heat- and humidity-responsive screen system for thermal selfregulation. Each design experiment evolves through an iterative process, balancing material behavior, digital fabrication techniques, and user needs, demonstrating the potential of technology to foster environments that actively care for their occupants.
Team : Ye Sul E. Cho, Ji Shi, Meghan Taylor, Isabelle Ocho, James Clarke-Hicks, David Correa
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