MEDIAted Membranes is a visionary public art initiative that transforms real-time environmental data into dynamic media displays, fostering a unique dialogue between architecture, the environment, and the surrounding community. Funded by the Leonardo ISAST Planetary Health Seed Grant, this interdisciplinary project sits at the intersection of public and private space, utilizing the facades of Mesa’s City Hall and the MIX Center to communicate environmental narratives through art and technology.

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The project incorporates a sensory garden on the rooftop of the MIX Center, equipped with environmental sensors that collect real-time data. In partnership with the Ambient Weather Network, MEDIAted Membranes processes 1.5 million monthly environmental data points using AI, translating them into adaptive media displayed on the building facades.

 

These installations reflect changing environmental conditions, engaging citizens in a shared experience that promotes awareness of sustainability challenges. By combining art, technology, and data, MEDIAted Membranes reimagines media as a powerful tool for communication, creating a public interface that connects the community with its environment in meaningful and innovative ways.