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4 weeks ago3D printed interlocking bricks compose earthen microclimate shelter for tree saplings
TreeSoil is a robotic shelter designed to create microclimates that support the early growth of young trees. Developed at the Technion's Material Topology Research Lab (MTRL) in collaboration with the Tree Lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science, the project integrates architecture, material science, and plant biology to explore how design can actively assist ecological regeneration. The project draws on ancient agricultural techniques used in arid landscapes, where stone or earthen enclosures shield crops and saplings from wind, sun, and evaporation.