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The aim is to explore how engineered living materials can transform architectural design and sustainability.

February 20, 2026Open Access

REMEDY: Redefining architecture through Engineered Living Materials

ASAnna SandakUniversity of Primorska WPWojciech PajerskiUniversity of Primorska LPLea PrimožičInnoRenew CoE

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The aim is to explore how engineered living materials can transform architectural design and sustainability.
Integrating principles from microbiology and biotechnology with architecture and design.
Developing engineered microbial inks for application in building materials.
Conceptualizing the archibiome tattoo for use in decoration and protection of structures.
Proposed living materials can enhance the sustainability of buildings.
Engineered inks may provide protective and healing properties to architecture.
The concept draws parallels between building materials and probiotic skincare.

Abstract

The REMEDY project is pioneering a transformative approach to architecture. It merges microbiology, biotechnology, materials science, and design into a combined vision of living, responsive, and sustainable buildings. REMEDY proposes a revolutionary concept: the archibiome tattoo, a form of engineered microbial inks that can be used to decorate, protect, and even heal buildings, similar to probiotic skincare that revitalises the human body.

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