‘biomic wall’ fuses ceramic 3D printing and ecological design

Biomic wall: A digitally-fabricated greening façade

Biomic Wall, a prototype facade that intertwines architecture and nature is a novel façade design. Ceramics 3D Printing With ecological design principles. The hydroponic wall has been developed as part of a master’s program at the University of Innsbruck in collaboration with ceraLAB and exparch.hochabu, to dynamically respond to our ever-evolving environmental landscape. It aims to green dense urban areas to improve air quality, regulate urban climate and reduce noise while providing a habitat for various floras and fauna.

Biomic Wall explores potential for transforming urban space | all images courtesy of the author

Nature and architecture are intertwined

This architectural prototype questions the limits of architecture in the context of ecology. It calls for a reflection on its role as an area for the reproduction of culture and biodiversity. At its core the Biomic wall project aims to build an architectural biome which responds to current environmental conditions, encouraging a symbiotic connection between the built and natural environment. 

You can also find out more about the following: Design team University of Innsbruck’s ceraLAB and exparch.hochabu used 3D printing in order to create intricate, organic shapes that were previously impossible with traditional construction methods. This is expressed through Biomic Wall’s porous surface and aesthetic articulation.

The greening of ceramics is possible due to the porosity of the wall and its depth.

The organically designed ceramics are symbiotic with the greenery

Transitional ceramic surfaces from solid to porous