Abstract
This research presents the development and application of an Engineered Living Fabrication (ELF) system, a novel approach for fabricating materials using biological self assembly and robotic hardware. The ELF system incorporates cellulose, grown via custom fermentation vessels, into a bio-manufacturing process enhanced by synthetic biology techniques. This results in cellulose materials with modified properties. The ELF system also includes an automated input system for optogenetic or chemical stimuli and a feedback system for real-time growth monitoring. Simulations, developed in the Processing programming environment, enable the visualization and testing of various fabrication scenarios. Although the system has limitations such as sterility requirements and robustness of engineered organisms, it exhibits potential for creating a new generation of biologically fabricated materials with unique properties. This innovative fabrication method represents a crucial step towards more sustainable and energy-efficient manufacturing strategies.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture Volume II: Proceedings Book One |
Editors | Assia Crawford, Nancy Diniz, Richard Beckett, Jamie Vanucchi, Marc Swackhamer |
Publisher | Acadia Publishing Company |
Pages | 194-204 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Volume | 2 |
ISBN (Print) | 9798986080598 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2024 |
Event | ACADIA 2023: HABITS OF THE ANTHROPOCENE: SCARCITY AND ABUNDANCE IN A POST-MATERIAL ECONOMY - College of Architecture and Planning, University of Colorado , Denver, United States Duration: 21 Oct 2023 → 28 Oct 2023 https://2023.acadia.org/ |
Conference
Conference | ACADIA 2023 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Denver |
Period | 21/10/23 → 28/10/23 |
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