Programmable matter architecture is paving the way for a revolutionary approach to building design and robotics. This cutting-edge technology merges digital and physical elements to create structures that adapt and evolve like living organisms. By leveraging programmable matter, architects and engineers can design buildings that are not only sustainable but also highly responsive to their environment. This article explores how programmable matter is transforming architecture and robotics, and why it represents a significant leap forward in both fields.
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The ability to increase in size and mass over time.
The Living‘s David Benjamin for MoMA PS1’s Young Architects Program competition 2014
Arup engineers explain how they used mushroom bricks to grow 10,000 bricks for MoMA PS1 YAP winners. The bricks were grown using mycelium, the vegetative part of mushrooms, as a binding agent to bind together agricultural waste products such as straw and sawdust. The process is sustainable and environmentally friendly as it diverts waste from landfills and reduces the carbon footprint of traditional brick production methods.
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