The intersection of media and the environment has become a central focus of inquiry that is reshaping the way these concepts are understood. Firstly, it has become clear that media are not simply tools for communication, as they actively shape experiences and the environments we inhabit. Secondly, it has been acknowledged that what is commonly called the ‘natural environment’ can itself be seen as a medium — or rather, as a set of dynamic media. On the one hand, the idea of media environment emphasizes how any technology contributes to constructing a surrounding space and influences experiences. On the other hand, the notion of elemental media refers to the idea that the environment plays a role in processes of mediation.1