bioMATTERS presents a look at the new MYCO-ALGA tiles, which are 3D-printed and represent the look of organisms. It is a sustainable design that is also biodegradable. The MYCO-ALGA series is made for interior tiling systems with the base foundation of natural and organic waste that is given a new life with actual living organisms.
It uses a unique digital design that is then printed and grows the organisms. This enriches the process from the bio-pigments to the fabrication and more. It starts with the waste materials being ground down to become a paste-like texture and then created as the foundation of the build. Once it turns into a paste, it is customized into shapes, and over two weeks, it is cultivated in a controlled space.
3D Printed Mycelium Tiles
bioMATTERS Presents the MYCO-ALGA Tiles Inspired by Nature
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Interior Design - Opportunity to create sustainable interior design solutions by using 3D-printed biodegradable materials made from natural and organic waste.
2. Living Organism-inspired Tiles - Innovation in interior tiling systems by incorporating 3D-printed tiles that mimic the look and growth of living organisms.
3. Biofabrication Techniques - Advancement in biofabrication techniques by using 3D printing to grow bio-pigmented organisms and create functional products.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Opportunity for interior designers to offer sustainable and nature-inspired 3D-printed tile solutions for residential and commercial spaces.
2. Sustainable Manufacturing - Potential for sustainable manufacturing companies to develop processes for utilizing natural and organic waste to create biodegradable 3D-printed products.
3. Textile and Material Science - Innovation in textile and material science research to explore the integration of living organisms into functional and sustainable fabrications.