Outlook and developments
Self-shaping of 3D forms from solid bilayers

One possible application is the use of macroscopic deformed plates as "domed" architectural elements (figure 10 ). Such shelters and greenhouses can be easily stored and transported in a rolled-up state, before being deployed. But, before using bilayer structures in this sense, a major problem concerning gravity-induced deformations needs to be solved. The elasticity of self-forming films can be seen as their advantage, allowing easy compaction for storage and transport, as mentioned above.