Bauhaus meets Algae – form follows function
The utilisation and integration of microalgae in interior design objects.
Dr. Reinecke-Levi
October 21st to 29th I Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven
Lena Vogel, an M.A. student at Bauhaus University Weimar, has developed a unique way of using microalgae to enhance air quality while showcasing their aesthetic appeal. She partnered with Dr. Reinecke-Levi of the IBG-2 to create a portable, self-contained fountain that is covered with living microalgae. The final design, made from clay via 3D printing and burning, provides an optimal growth surface for the microalgae. Water is pumped from the base to the top of the fountain, where it trickles down and nourishes the microalgae. Passionate growers can trim and harvest their microalgae for their compost.
Ms. Vogel's innovative design won this year's "3D Pioneers Challenge," an international design competition for additive manufacturing and advanced technologies. www.uni-weimar.de
She also presented her design at the GERMAN DESIGN GRADUATES SHOW 2023 - DARE TO DESIGN at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe in Hamburg. https://germandesigngraduates.com/algae/
From October 21st to 29th., Ms. Vogel will showcase the algae fountain at the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven (Klokgebouw 50). Dr. Reinecke-Levi will be on-site next Saturday to answer any questions about the algae and their integration into a circular Bio-economy. https://ddw.nl/en/programme/11000/algae