The life of the meta_nodes begin with their installation to power grids, siphoning initial energy from the existing infrastructure. It grows, searching and feeding on contaminated lands and air. Using its tactile appendages and various phases to absorb the toxins and pollutants and catalyze the safe degradation of these toxic materials.
[from air, water, and land] to synthesize various organic and inorganic matter that will be utilized to expand across the land and clone themselves along with production of neutralized organic matter to rehabilitate the wasteland into a sustainable and vibrant new source of life that promotes and ensures a healthy environment for all future plants and animals alike.

ARCH 4556// Design Studio III_ Spring 2010 University of Texas at Arlington,  John Maruszczak, Published: TEX Files 3 & Crit 69 Journal. Selected for School of Architecture biannual exhibit // Team mate: Soid Manzano