معرفی
Thora H Arnardottir is an academic researcher and staff member at Northumbria University's School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape. She holds a PhD in Architecture (2024) and focuses on biodesign, microbial materials, and biofabrication. Her research explores integrating living systems into architecture through projects like Living Manufacture, BioTiles, and Future Wardrobe.
Education:
- PhD in Architecture, Northumbria University (2024)
- MA Architecture (Hons)
- BA Architecture (Hons)
Research Interests: Biodesign, microbial-induced calcite precipitation (MICP), biohybrid fabrication, sustainable construction materials, and the integration of living systems into architecture. She emphasizes processual approaches to working with 'unruly matter' and has pioneered techniques for bacterial sculpting and mineralization.
Key Projects:
- BioTiles: Biocomposite tiles using bacterial mineralization and Icelandic volcanic sand.
- Living Manufacture: A microbial 3D printing platform combining wetware, hardware, and software.
- Future Wardrobe: Living symbiotic wearables using algae and bioplastics.
- BioCatalytic Cell: Algae-based energy-sensing systems.
Awards:
- Best Poster Award at BIOMIN XV 2019
- Winner of Digital Fabrication Category in Fashion Digital Made Contest (2021)
- Worth II Partnership Project Grant (2021)
Teaching & Advising: Leads workshops and seminars on biodesign at Newcastle University, including the 4th Order mycelium project and the Bifurcation column study. Supervises students in biofabrication and architectural technology.
Labs & Collaborations: Part of the Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment (HBBE) and collaborates with institutions like the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC). Active in global conferences and exhibitions, including Milan Design Week and the Venice Biennale.
