Abstract
The Healing Masonry prototype integrates biological self-healing systems into masonry as an ethical construction alternative. It engages the public in repairing historic sites
by making invisible processes visible. Exhibited at the OME experimental house (UK), it showcases stages of calcite precipitation resulting from bacterial treatment on red lime mortar samples through 28 healing cycles. Displayed cube modules allow for inspection of changes in physico-mechanical properties including the influence of textures on calcite deposition. Phase two involves installing biologically treated tiles on various façades and an internal wall to publicly demonstrate the systems' functionality and assess performance under weathering. This study evaluates the potential of biotechnological systems to heal and protect materials in nonlab conditions, supporting the adoption of healing approaches in the built environment
by making invisible processes visible. Exhibited at the OME experimental house (UK), it showcases stages of calcite precipitation resulting from bacterial treatment on red lime mortar samples through 28 healing cycles. Displayed cube modules allow for inspection of changes in physico-mechanical properties including the influence of textures on calcite deposition. Phase two involves installing biologically treated tiles on various façades and an internal wall to publicly demonstrate the systems' functionality and assess performance under weathering. This study evaluates the potential of biotechnological systems to heal and protect materials in nonlab conditions, supporting the adoption of healing approaches in the built environment
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | SUBLime 2024 Conference – Towards the next generation of sustainable masonry systems: Mortars, renders, plasters and other challenges |
| Subtitle of host publication | Book of Extended Abstracts |
| Editors | Paulo B. Lourenço, Miguel Azenha, João M. Pereira |
| Place of Publication | Braga, Portugal |
| Publisher | Universidade do Minho |
| Pages | 92-93 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9789893565322 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2024 |
| Event | SUBLime Conference 2024 – Towards the Next Generation of Sustainable Masonry Systems: Mortars, Renders, Plasters and Other Challenges - Funchal, Portugal Duration: 11 Nov 2024 → 12 Nov 2024 https://conference.sublime-etn.eu/ |
Conference
| Conference | SUBLime Conference 2024 – Towards the Next Generation of Sustainable Masonry Systems: Mortars, Renders, Plasters and Other Challenges |
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| Country/Territory | Portugal |
| City | Funchal |
| Period | 11/11/24 → 12/11/24 |
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