Insects as Architects

At the intersection of nature and technology, a multidisciplinary team consisting of engineers and designers pioneered an innovative manufacturing process to 3d print the insect’s produced polymer lac. By closely observing how insects employ this material within their natural habitats and harnessing the potential of additive manufacturing, the team casts a visionary outlook. Using innovative software, they foresee an impending era where 3D printing with bio-sustainable materials will be the cornerstone of shaping the very essence of our future interiors and architectural landscapes.