solar and kinetic energy raise sixteen steel arms from the core tower, the energy powering the pavilion and contributing to the local grid.

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the pavilion inspired by the complexities of folded protein molecules is conceived to be installed at major science centers as an art/science exhibit.

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a footbridge, tube, and rod assembly gently rotates around the pavilion to carve various patterns onto a layer of white gravel.

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conceived 24 years ago, the prefabricated modular structure served as a small vacation home for two people in southern california.

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designed by michael jantzen, the basic idea was to create a flexible energy efficient building system that could be assembled almost anywhere.

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during this decade, michael jantzen explored ways to design and build energy-efficient structures to grow plants in the cold southern illinois winters.

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named 'the growth accelerator', the small mobile structure was designed and built by michael jantzen in 1986 for the missouri botanical gardens.

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the design explored ways in which to integrate the use of alternative energy gathering and storage systems into the built environment.

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over 40 years ago, jantzen designed a domed residence that could move from place to place detached from conventional utilities.

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in 1982, the architect designed and built this alternative family home for his mother and four of his sisters in southern illinois.

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