SUPPORTING RESEARCH INNOVATIONS

The life cycle of materials is an important consideration because many textiles are not recyclable, which creates waste and pollution. Having the ability of decomposing and being recycled, biomaterials create less waste.

Glass like structures, transformed into a dress, is made from algae and cocoon protein. As this material is grown, it also has the capability of decomposing quickly in water.

Based on the environment the material is in, this material structure changes based on humidity, temperature, and conditions in which the material would come into contact with water or other elements.

Using technology and biomaterials, the process of creating growing walls is completely circular and the end product is biodegradable, while bringing people closer to nature as they are separated from it in interiors.

Biomateirals must evolve with the ever-changing environment. The built environment and users within the built environment are in need of materials that independently adapt, grow, remodel, and regenerate.

“Building materials derived from living organisms” store CO2, which deduces the carbon footprint. Innovative ways to use biomaterials in architecture have produced thermal and structural properties.