Advertising

A digestive system for every home

The LIAR (Living Architecture) project wants to develop smart bricks thatn can extract resources from sunlight, air and waste water.
Tim Reckmann, pixelio.de
Tim Reckmann, pixelio.de
Anzeige

The blocks will contain a microbial fuel cell, filled with programmable synthetic microorganisms. Robotically activated, each chamber will contain a variety of microorganisms specifically chosen to clean water, reclaim phosphate, generate electricity and create detergents. The living cells that will make up the wall will be able to sense their surroundings and respond tot hem through a series of digitally coordinated mechanisms. The scientists compare the project to a “biomechanical cow’s stomach”.

The 3.2 million Euro project is coordinated by Newcastle University and includes experts from universities from the west of England, Trento, the Spanish national research counsil, Liquifier systems group and Explora. LIAR has received founding from the EU’s Horizon 2020.

Source: Newcastle University
Read about what matters in your industry
Newsletter
Stay informed and subscribe to our monthly RECYCLING magazine newsletter.
Register now

I consent to DETAIL Architecture GmbH regularly sending me individualised exciting news and events by email. The processing of my personal data is to be done in line with statutory provisions. I can rescind my consent in respect of DETAIL Architecture GmbH at any time.
close-link