Volcanic Infrastructures

Volcanic Infrastructures explores material structures and their interaction with volcanic lava. Critical infrastructure in Iceland is at constant threat from volcanic eruptions. Volcanic Infrastructures seeks to develop modular units that are affordable, light weight, and easy to deploy, aiming to provide a first step in developing a strategic volcanic defense system for the country. Through deploying and observing these experiments in the field, Volcanic Infrastructures hopes to better understand lava flow and its interactions with structural interventions, and gather data that can inform further research and infrastructure defense systems. The installation is an immersive environment showcasing real video footage of recent lava flows interacting with modular structures in Iceland.