This research focuses on developing a photosynthetically active material designed for long-term carbon sequestration in the built environment. At the core of this system are robust microorganisms selected for their sustained viability and resilience in wild extreme environments. To sustain these living systems outside traditional laboratory conditions, we are translating advanced techniques and logics from the biomedical field into architecture.
Integrating living organisms into structural applications presents complex challenges, particularly regarding survival and metabolic function. We address this by engineering a hydrogel and mineral-based composite material that serves as a protective cellular haven, specifically designed to facilitate crucial gas exchange and light penetration. Paired with digital manufacturing workflows, this bio-fabrication approach directly supports the long-term activation and self-maintenance of biological processes, establishing a scalable foundation for biologically active architecture.
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Prof. Yechezkel Kashi and Dr. Lubov Iliassafov, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Technion
