Airscapes: Kinetics of Carbon Capture

Visualising Carbon Capture

The air we breathe is often invisible and easy to forget. But what if we could see it, understand it, and even use it in the fight against climate change?

“Airscapes”, a collaboration between designer Joris Zandbergen and Carbyon, brings this idea to life. Using a kinetic facade made of metal panels that gently reflect light and move with the breeze, the design captures the quiet, natural flow of air. These movements are inspired by the wind, but they also represent something deeper—the process of capturing carbon from the atmosphere. This design translates the invisible into something we can see and engage with.

As carbon capture becomes an increasingly vital tool in addressing global emissions, “Airscapes” offers a way to visualize this often overlooked process. The moving panels not only reflect changes in the air but also remind us of the delicate balance we must maintain to safeguard our environment.

More than just a technical solution, this project asks us to rethink how we interact with the air around us. It shows that the air we breathe, though invisible, holds the potential to help shape a more sustainable future.