2023/06—09
BioPrinting
[. . .Digital Fabrication of Biologically Active Cement Spatial Structures. . .]
This research explores the integration of microbial biocementation with robotic fabrication and computational design to develop innovative cementitious structures with complex geometries for architectural applications. The primary objective is to enhance bio-fabrication processes by leveraging robotic precision and advanced design techniques, thereby advancing architectural construction methodologies.
The study delves into the microbial biocementation process, which harnesses microbial activity to bind particles and form solid, sustainable structures. Key factors such as microbial selection, environmental conditions, and their impact on the efficiency of the biocementation process are analyzed in depth. Concurrently, the research addresses challenges in robotic fabrication, focusing on toolpath generation, material deposition strategies, and their integration with computational design methods.
By synthesizing microbial biocementation with robotic technology, this thesis aims to unlock new possibilities in the architectural field. The outcomes of this research contribute to sustainable and innovative fabrication techniques, demonstrating the potential of interdisciplinary approaches to redefine architectural materiality and construction.
BioPrinting_Part2
[. . .Multi-Criteria Design & Optimization.. . .]
Tutors:
Andrea Ling, Prof. Kam-Ming Mark Tam, Nijat Mahamaliyev.
Master thesis:
Hamid Peiro, Sukhdevsinh Parmar
Technical Assistance:
Yo-Cheng Lee
Supporting technicians:
Tobias Hartmann (DBT)
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The chair for Digital Building Technologies (DBT), Benjamin Dillenburger
Contribution: Developed of robotic 3D printing platform and supervising the master thesis.
This research investigates the future of sustainable, living architecture by proposing a scalable framework for photosynthetic bio-cementation. Moving beyond traditional, energy-in- tensive construction materials, this project explores the potential of using cyanobacteria to “grow” architectural components. By synergizing biological growth requirements with ar- chitectural performance, the project demonstrates how living matter can be solidified into functional load-bearing structures, fundamentally shifting the paradigm from static building to biological fabrication.
The core challenge of bio-integrated design lies in the conflicting requirements of its primary systems: structural integrity and biological viability. While structural performance typically demands density and mass to resist loads, the living cyanobacteria require high po- rosity and translucency to access the light and carbon dioxide necessary for mineralization. To resolve this dichotomy, a custom Multi-Criteria Optimization (MCO) workflow we developed.
BioPrinting_Part3
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Picoplanktonics
[. . .Canada Pavilion, 2025 Venice Biennale of Architecture. . .]
COMMISSIONER
Canada Council for the Arts
LIVING ROOM COLLECTIVE
Andrea Shin Ling
Vincent Hui
Nicholas Hoban
Clayton Lee
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
ETH Zurich:
Andrea Shin Ling, Yo-Cheng Jerry Lee, Nijat Mahamaliyev, Hamid Peiro, Dalia Dranseike, Yifan Cui, Karen Antorveza Paez, Pok Yin Victor Leung, Barrak Darweesh
PRODUCTION
ETH Zurich: Huang Su, Wenqian Yang, Che-Wei Lin, Sukhdevsinh Parmar; Tobias Hartmann, Michael Lyrenmann, Luca Petrus, Jonathan Leu, Philippe Fleischmann, Oliver Zgraggen, Paul Fischlin, Mario Helbing, Franklin Füchslin; Hao Wu, Nicola Piccioli-Cappelli, Roberto Innocenti, Sigurd Rinde, Börte Emiroglu, Stéphane Bernhard, Carlo Pasini, Apoorv Singh, Paul Jaeggi; Mario Guala, Isabella Longoni
Toronto Metropolitan University: Armando Macias Guiterrez, Venessa Chan, Minh Ton, Daniel Wolinski, Marko Jovanovic, Santino D’Angelo Rozas, Rachel Kim, Alexandra Waxman, Richard
McCulloch, Stephen Waldman, Tina Smith, Andrea Skyers, Randy Ragan, Emma Grant, Shira Gellman, Mariska Espinet, Suzanne Porter, Stacey Park, Amanda Wood, Lisa Landrum, Dorothy Johns, Cedric Ortiz
University of Toronto: Jason Cheuk Hei Lee, Daniel Lewycky, Philipp Cop
Contribution: Developed and implemented a comprehensive robotic 3D printing platform, including the construction of the system, programming the robotic arm, investigating material consistency and scaling up the process to achieve enhanced functionality and efficiency.
ETH Zurich
nmahamaliyev@ethz.ch