This paper presents the first results of a method for the fabrication of biologically augmented
materials by engaging with the unique properties of complex non-linear fungal systems. We …

This thesis will use adaptive reuse of an existing industrial agricultural site in an urban
setting to activate a new life and a sustainable future to a structure that would otherwise go …

Humankind has long studied natural systems to understand their complexity and to find
motivation and inspiration for improving knowledge and design capabilities for a number of …

Recently, developing sustainable architectural materials from renewable resources is
gaining great interest. This interest is intended to alleviate the drawbacks of petroleum …

In the context of energy efficiency and resource scarcity, lightweight construction has gained
significant importance. Composite materials, particularly sandwich structures, have emerged …

The global population is expected to increase by nearly 2 billion individuals over the next
three decades, leading to a significant surge in waste generation and environmental …

The architecture, engineering, and construction industry is undergoing a significant shift,
steering buildings away from resource‐intensive processes toward becoming instruments …

Mycelium composites comprise of networks of filamentous hyphae, utilising biological
growth rather than expensive energy intensive manufacturing processes to convert low-cost …

Living organisms have been progressively used by designers to propose alternative design
outcomes aiming towards more ecological aspects. The design development and …

Over the last couple of decades, the introduction of living systems to material science for the
synthesis of functional materials from biological resources is receiving immense …