Karolina Bloch
Research Assistant
Karolina is a research assistant in prototyping biological architecture at the HBBE, Newcastle University. Within the Responsible Interactions theme, she is involved in development of the prototypes for an experimental building - the OME, currently working on the two prototypes - Bacterial Cellulose Façade and Bio-Cellular Concrete Prototype. In her work, she is investigating the potential of full-scale prototyping as a method for exploration, testing and understanding the properties of biological materials, with a strong focus on the potential applications of Bacterial Cellulose in the built environment.
May 19, 2025
Northumbria University & UCLLiving Assembly: Building with Biology We are thrilled to announce our participation in the 2025 London Design Biennale at Somerset House, taking place […]
May 12, 2025
As part of The Newcastle Late Shows 2025, The Coach House, a historic brick building near Charlotte Square, will host a living bio sculpture developed by the […]
April 2, 2025
Dr Jane Scott (HBBE, Living Textiles) describes the potential for mycelium materials to revolutionize sustainable manufacturing and create a future with no waste: https://www.re-tv.org/articles/jane-scott