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.
April 12, 2024
Visit our work at Edinburgh Science Festival this year! HBBE is present with several exhibition pieces in the main atrium of the National Museums Scotland on […]
April 8, 2024
The Living Textiles Research Group has been established as a core research theme for the Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment. Living Textiles, led by […]
March 12, 2024
In January 2024 Living Textiles welcomed visiting researcher Jan Konicek from FUA Technical University Liberec to The Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment. Working alongside […]