CeilingsWhere
CeilingsWhere is a term used in architectural and design discourse to describe an approach that treats ceilings as active, information-bearing surfaces rather than passive enclosures. The concept emerged in early 21st-century speculative design and has since appeared in architectural publications and practice as a way to influence perception, behavior, and spatial experience through vertical surfaces.
The core idea of CeilingsWhere is that the ceiling can deliver more than lighting and ventilation; it
Technologies and methods associated with CeilingsWhere include sensor networks, actuated or modular panels, LED and diffuse
Applications span museums and galleries for contextual displays, offices for zone differentiation and wayfinding, retail environments
Challenges include higher upfront costs, ongoing maintenance, privacy considerations with sensor use, and calibration complexity. Some