Name: Living Power: on Fungi, Forests and Sustainable Design
Start: 2025-05-19T19:00:00
End: 2025-05-19T21:00:00
Location: Norden Bar

Circularity - Design process

Conrad Bach (Erweiterte Geschäftsleitung Architekt, Penzel Valier )

In my presentation titled "Circularity – Design Process," I present the central approaches and experiences from our planning practice that address the challenges and opportunities of circular construction.

The Bio-Battery: Fungi, 3D Printing, and the Future of Energy

Carolina Reyes (Research Scientist, Empa Dübendof )

What if fungi could help power our world? In this talk, discover how fungi and 3D printing are being combined to create a new kind of sustainable energy device. Using natural materials like cellulose and living fungi, we developed a microbial fuel cell—a small bio-battery that generates electricity as the fungi grow. This innovative research, recently published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, explores how biology and technology can work together to tackle energy challenges. Join us on a journey from forest floor to futuristic battery, where nature isn’t just inspiration—it’s the power source.

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