Bioprotopia

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<P><STRONG>Designing with living materials: thoughts on the paradigm shift and an overview of the state of research</STRONG></P><P>What is ¿Bioprotopia¿? It is the vision of a world with buildings that grow, self-heal and create virtuous cycles where waste from one process feeds another. A vision where the spaces that we inhabit are attuned to both the human occupants and non-human microbial ecologies. </P><P>This is the first book to ground the concept of biotechnology in the built environment in tangible, large-scale prototypes. With rich visuals, it presents materials and processes that exploit the many possibilities of shaping the built environment with micro-organisms. At the same time, scientific and technical challenges are discussed, pointing to the need for a shift in thinking and culture to ensure progress.</P><UL><LI>First comprehensive publication on the state of research </LI><LI>Demonstrates the use of renewable materials in design </LI><LI>Illustrative, scientific docume