A recent article in the journal Engineering, titled “Biology Inspires Innovative Materials Science”, explores how living systems are transforming the design and functionality of next-generation materials. The publication discusses how biological processes and adaptive mechanisms found in nature are increasingly being translated into material engineering — leading to innovations that regenerate, self-repair, and respond to environmental stimuli.
Within this broader context, the article highlights ARCHI-SKIN as one of the European initiatives pioneering the integration of living organisms into architectural surfaces. The project’s vision – to develop living architectural skins capable of adapting to environmental conditions and contributing to building health — illustrates how bio-inspired research is moving from the laboratory to real-world architectural applications.
By bridging architecture, biology, and materials science, ARCHI-SKIN contributes to a new generation of Engineered Living Materials (ELMs) that promote sustainability, circularity, and resilience in the built environment. The Engineering article provides valuable recognition of this emerging field and situates ARCHI-SKIN among the key projects advancing bio-integrated design at the European level.
Read the full article in Engineering
