# Air Quality-Monitoring Sculptures These Fabricated Objects Help to Measure Atmospheric Conditions By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/measure-atmospheric-conditions References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3050355/these-elegant-sculptures-measure-atmospheric-conditions) & [kneip.no](http://www.kneip.no/) Stian Korntved Ruud and Jørgen Platou Willumsen designed a set of [decorative sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures) that help to measure atmospheric conditions. While there are many high-tech devices that track urban air quality, these units are often bulky and uninspiring. In contrast, Ruud and Willumsen developed a set of [air quality readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroview-air-purifier) that blur the lines between style and functionality. The sculptures are referred to as 'Kneip' and they are located in Oslo, Norway. The devices harness elements of the natural world to help them blend into their surroundings. As the designers explain, "we thought it would be interesting to make sculptures that explore the forces of nature in a direct and indirect way." Beyond the elegant design, the sculptures are also highly functional. The devices help to [measure atmospheric conditions such as humidity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-1) and wind. The devices are even capable of detecting seismic activity. Kneip demonstrates that man-made structures do not have to disrupt the beauty of our natural environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Functional Sculptures:** Designing sculptures that serve a purpose as well as being aesthetically pleasing presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation. - **Blending Style and Functionality:** Creating products that seamlessly combine style and functionality opens up avenues for disruptive innovation. - **Integrated Atmospheric Measurements:** Developing devices that can measure various atmospheric conditions in a single unit offers potential for disruptive innovation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Exploring the intersection between art and design allows for disruptive innovation in creating functional sculptures. - **Environmental Monitoring:** Incorporating advanced technology into monitoring devices for atmospheric conditions opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation. - **Smart Cities:** Integrating air quality monitoring devices into the infrastructure of smart cities presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metaphor-Inspired Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canairi.md) - [Air-Purifying Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treeone.md) - [Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-air-purifiers.md) - [Air Purifying Architectural Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verto-air-purification.md) - [Painterly Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airmega-250-art-x-hailyhills.md) - [Bike-Mounted Air Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikemounted-air-monitor.md) - [Preventative Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nooku-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Style-Influenced Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Artistic Public Air Sterilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venue-smart-commercial-air-sanitisation-device.md)