Living Facade
Construction for deconstruction
The project proposes to refurbish the existing façade of the university with ecological and organic material called “mycelium” which is attained from mushroom roots. Modular mycelium-based panels will be openable and fixed according to various necessities. Flexibility in design encourages dynamism and allows these to change by replying to the different angles of solar incidence and climatic variables that occur throughout the year. Since it grows and develops like a living organism, the proposal aims to explore mycelium as a biodegradable alternative to traditional construction materials.
Company/Institution
Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya
Country
Turkey
Designer(s)
Kaan Servi
Kaan Servi graduated with Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture from Istanbul Technical University in 2019. He completed the MBArch master’s program at Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya. He is always interested in the research of biodegradable construction materials, and believes that architecture and nature could embrace each other. He has been awarded through projects aiming to bring green solutions to architecture competitions.