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Biological Processes and Architectural Design
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BIO RECEPTACLES Designing Material Ecologies in Architecture

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Abstract

The discipline of architecture, among others, is also a practice based on materials.

Key takeaways
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  1. Architecture must innovate by integrating biological processes and materials for sustainable designs.
  2. The paper discusses new material systems inspired by ecology and self-organization in architecture.
  3. Biological systems exhibit emergent properties through interactions at micro and macro levels.
  4. Utilizing algae in building design can enhance energy efficiency and environmental remediation.
  5. Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for developing smart materials that adapt to environmental changes.
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Figure 1 "HygroSkin — Meteorosensitive Pavilion": University of Stuttgart / FRAC Centre Orléans, (2011 - 2013; In contrast to the integral processes of material formation in nature, architecture continues to predominantly deal with designs that fully explore the materials’ richness
Figure 1 "HygroSkin — Meteorosensitive Pavilion": University of Stuttgart / FRAC Centre Orléans, (2011 - 2013; In contrast to the integral processes of material formation in nature, architecture continues to predominantly deal with designs that fully explore the materials’ richness
Figure 2 Close-up photo of a HygroSkin aperture adapting to weather changes: open at low relative humidity (centre) and closed at high relative humidity (right): University of Stuttgart / FRAC Centre Orleans, (2011 - 2013)
Figure 2 Close-up photo of a HygroSkin aperture adapting to weather changes: open at low relative humidity (centre) and closed at high relative humidity (right): University of Stuttgart / FRAC Centre Orleans, (2011 - 2013)
In 1971, Hungarian chemical engineer and biologist Tibor Ganti, through his seminal
In 1971, Hungarian chemical engineer and biologist Tibor Ganti, through his seminal
Similar properties can be observed or are rather aimed at while designing various omponents in a building. The idea that buildings are made up of biologically-inspired approach is the stimulation of the architectural membrane to "heal itself". Therefore,
Similar properties can be observed or are rather aimed at while designing various omponents in a building. The idea that buildings are made up of biologically-inspired approach is the stimulation of the architectural membrane to "heal itself". Therefore,
Figure 6 ‘Actuated Matters Workshop’, Zurich, Switzerland, 2011 RESPONSIVE MATERIALS WORKSHOP
Figure 6 ‘Actuated Matters Workshop’, Zurich, Switzerland, 2011 RESPONSIVE MATERIALS WORKSHOP
Figure 7 ‘Jean Nouvel's Institut du Monde Arabe' (1987) (left), ‘Wedina umbrellas by Bodo Rasch’, (2011) (right) Such a thought provokes the ambitious establishment of buildings that are continually absorbing information, processing it and then producing new information. Not that the
Figure 7 ‘Jean Nouvel's Institut du Monde Arabe' (1987) (left), ‘Wedina umbrellas by Bodo Rasch’, (2011) (right) Such a thought provokes the ambitious establishment of buildings that are continually absorbing information, processing it and then producing new information. Not that the
242). most efficient with algae compared to other biomass sources (Shay, 1993, pp. 227- Micro Algae are currently being promoted as an ideal next generation sustainable
242). most efficient with algae compared to other biomass sources (Shay, 1993, pp. 227- Micro Algae are currently being promoted as an ideal next generation sustainable
Moreover, Algae can be grown and cultured in high numbers through artificial photosynthesis in specially designed photo bio-reactors to provide the built environment with renewable energy sources contributing to improved environmental conditions. ALGAE PRODUCTION WALL
Moreover, Algae can be grown and cultured in high numbers through artificial photosynthesis in specially designed photo bio-reactors to provide the built environment with renewable energy sources contributing to improved environmental conditions. ALGAE PRODUCTION WALL
Figure 11 'Algae Cell Cultures', Source: Author, Rachel Whitton (2015) medium. Trentepohlia aurea is another terrestrial algae found growing on tree trunks ALGAE CULTURES All the nine mentioned species were cultured in the studio’s wet lab, and one on one experiments were
Figure 11 'Algae Cell Cultures', Source: Author, Rachel Whitton (2015) medium. Trentepohlia aurea is another terrestrial algae found growing on tree trunks ALGAE CULTURES All the nine mentioned species were cultured in the studio’s wet lab, and one on one experiments were
Figure 12 ‘Algae Species’, Source: Author, Layout: Sunbin Lee, MArch AD Syn[Eco]Plasma* (201:
Figure 12 ‘Algae Species’, Source: Author, Layout: Sunbin Lee, MArch AD Syn[Eco]Plasma* (201:
Figure 13 ‘Algae Spherification', Source: Author, MArch AD Syn[Eco]Plasm*, (2015) “Immobilized algae have been used for biomass percentage of un-diluted) these single cells within a gel / mass, allowing them to be “Environmental uses of immobilized algal cells are not restricted to pollutant removal.
Figure 13 ‘Algae Spherification', Source: Author, MArch AD Syn[Eco]Plasm*, (2015) “Immobilized algae have been used for biomass percentage of un-diluted) these single cells within a gel / mass, allowing them to be “Environmental uses of immobilized algal cells are not restricted to pollutant removal.
Figure 14 "Vacuum Formed Bubble Containers", Bioreactors, Source: Author, MArch AD Syn[Eco] Plasm (2015, 2005 and Kapdan and Kargi, 2006) and potential improvement in electricity generation Our initial step, post establishing the algae cultures was to observe their behaviour in static, gel-based bio-reactors. The BIQ Algae House in Hamburg is designed with Liquid-based Photo Bioreactors, we began exploring the option of designing more solid bio reactors that would be static yet porous enough to allow the algae to perform photosynthesis.
Figure 14 "Vacuum Formed Bubble Containers", Bioreactors, Source: Author, MArch AD Syn[Eco] Plasm (2015, 2005 and Kapdan and Kargi, 2006) and potential improvement in electricity generation Our initial step, post establishing the algae cultures was to observe their behaviour in static, gel-based bio-reactors. The BIQ Algae House in Hamburg is designed with Liquid-based Photo Bioreactors, we began exploring the option of designing more solid bio reactors that would be static yet porous enough to allow the algae to perform photosynthesis.
room temperature, using minimum external energy sources other than mechanic
room temperature, using minimum external energy sources other than mechanic
construct after swelling.” (Kang, Tabata & Ikada, 1999). Centrifuged Algae cells are impregnated within the hydrogel just before extruding/printing with the UR-10 Robot. The tool path generated computationally, allows the robot to print thick in some parts whereas, there are thin layers printed elsewhere channelling the growth of Algae within the hydrogel. The gel after extrusion is sprayed with a solution of Calcium Chloride in order to encapsulate the algae cells, process of spherification.
construct after swelling.” (Kang, Tabata & Ikada, 1999). Centrifuged Algae cells are impregnated within the hydrogel just before extruding/printing with the UR-10 Robot. The tool path generated computationally, allows the robot to print thick in some parts whereas, there are thin layers printed elsewhere channelling the growth of Algae within the hydrogel. The gel after extrusion is sprayed with a solution of Calcium Chloride in order to encapsulate the algae cells, process of spherification.

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