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Green Rhythms: Symbiotic Interaction Between Humans and Plants

Yuting Xue*, Elke Reinhuber

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

Green Rhythms is a symbiotic interactive installation that translates the circadian rhythm of plants into a tangible sensory experience shared between humans and plants. Grounded in more-than-human design and time-ecology frameworks, this artwork visualizes the differential physiological processes of photosynthesis and nocturnal gas exchange through the media of light and air. The environmental light and the carbon dioxide exhaled by audiences establish a cycle of metabolic exchange. This work reimagines interaction design as a medium for ecological coordination, which emphasizes decentralized temporality and the shared rhythm across species. © 2026 Copyright held by the owner/author(s).
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTEI '26: Proceedings of the Twentieth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interactio
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)979-8-4007-1868-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Mar 2026
Event20th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI'26) - Chicago, United States
Duration: 8 Mar 202611 Mar 2026
https://tei.acm.org/2026/

Conference

Conference20th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI'26)
Abbreviated titleTEI'26
PlaceUnited States
CityChicago
Period8/03/2611/03/26
Internet address

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Research Keywords

  • Post-plant
  • Time ecology
  • Co-perceiving environment
  • Interactive Media Installation

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