Serious Play: Design in Midcentury America (Part 4, Solar Do-Nothing Machine)

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Explains the Solar Do-Nothing Machine and its design principles. Demonstrates how Eames used mechanical form to explore energy and design concepts.

A 2-minute video from Eames Office: “Serious Play: Design in Midcentury America (Part 4, Solar Do-Nothing Machine)”.

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