Fabbrica dell’Aria is an installation that harnesses plant intelligence to purify indoor air. Acting as a “breathing bio-machine,” it uses the patented Stomata® system to direct air through a substrate where plant roots and beneficial bacteria degrade pollutants. The purified air is then released, with advanced sensors monitoring real-time air quality and optimising system performance. Combining nature and technology, Fabbrica dell’Aria creates healthier indoor environments by reducing pollutants like VOCs. It also promotes a sustainable connection between humans and the plant world, offering a tangible solution to improve air quality and well-being in enclosed spaces.
Participants
PNAT (FLORENCE, ITALY)
Stefano Mancuso, Catanzaro, Italy, 1965. Lives and works in Florence, Italy.
Elisa Azzarello, Florence, Italy, 1974. Lives and works in Florence, Italy.
Antonio Girardi, San Donà di Piave, Italy, 1975. Lives in San Donà di Piave, works in Florence and San Donà di Piave, Italy.
Cristiana Favretto, San Donà di Piave, Italy, 1974. Lives in San Donà di Piave, works in Florence and San Donà di Piave, Italy.
Camilla Pandolfi, Florence, Italy, 1978. Lives and works in Florence, Italy.
Technical Collaborators
Voxel
Team
Karol Czarzasty, Giorgia Magrì, Marianna Pellin, Antonio Sarpato, Luigi Centini
Thanks
LINV – International Laboratory of Plant Neurobiology
Supporters
A2A; Curvet Srl; Ottagono Green Architecture; Ricehouse Srl Società Benefit
