A documentary on the problems and potentials of bacteria and bacteria based technologies was broadcast in South Korea in December 2017. The documentary featured and interview […]
The 2019 International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Architectural Design (ICETAD2019) was held at the Department of Architectural Science at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada on October […]
Published in Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers Abstract The Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment is a new joint venture between Newcastle University […]
We are happy to announce that we have been selected to show at the Biodesign Here Nowexhibition at Opencell London during London Design Festival 2019. Our Ph.D. students whose work […]
Martyn gave a lecture on living construction at the Faculty of Art and Architecture, Technical University in Liberec and Charles University Faculty of Mathematics and Physics in […]
The Community Biotechnology Initiative at the MIT Media Lab organised a third annual Global Community Biosummit last month that brought together over 500 participants of DIY bio-enthusiasts from all over the world […]
The 2019 Engineering and Mechanics Institute Conference (EMI 2019) was held at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, LA on June 18-21, 2019 and saw approximately […]
Published in Canadian Geotechnical Journal Abstract Bio-mediated soil improvement methods (those that use biological processes) have potentially low cost and environmental impact, but can be difficult […]
This PhD research focuses on exploring the design potential of bacterial-induced biomineralisation. A process that sits within the speculations regarding our changing relationship with nature through […]
Jane will be presenting “Ecologies of Knitting: Programmable, Responsive and Adaptive Textiles” at the ARCHINTEX conference hosted by the Swedish School of Textiles, delivered online over […]
Published in Construction and Building Materials Abstract The novel bio-clay plaster was formulated by adding hemp powder to clay plaster to improve the performance of buildings […]
As the global population grows there is an urgent need for increased, yet sustainable civil infrastructure. The ability to harness biological processes in order to improve […]