The Tunable Sound Cloud is an interesting idea: a mechanically-modifiable acoustic layer that hangs from the ceiling, capable of altering its reflective properties (absorption and directionality) on the fly.

It’s the kind of thing that is probably better in concept than in reality: given how little attention people tend to pay to the specifics of acoustic environments (outside of “good,” “bad,” or “echoey”), I doubt the fine motions of the screen would be noticed by many.

(via notcot)