Energy Cube

(architectural robotics)

Using the interaction paradigm from the Navigational Blocks, this cube acts as an ambient display for energy consumption in the home. Each face is mapped to a zone in the house and by rotating the block such that the zone of interest is facing up, the block begins to glow shades of blue, purple, and red to indicate low to high energy consumption in that zone.

This display is part of the Home Energy Tutor project.

researchers: Drew Bregel
Michelle Goodstein
Ken Camarata

last updated 8.25.2006 by Mark D Gross