BioDesign Research Group
Biology meets smart construction
Exploring the applied design possibilities of biomaterials and smart construction methods for the built environment.
Research
Toward a carbon-neutral built environment
We explore synergies between biomaterials, biofabrication, natural science, and smart construction methods. The work develops sustainable, circular-economy, and carbon-neutral solutions for the built environment.
Research project
Lime Plaster
The wall explores plaster forms nestled within intersecting bamboo poles and bamboo reinforcement held within the castings.
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Cross-disciplinary partnerships
The group works through industry and academic partnerships across design, architecture, material science, biological science, and life cycle analysis.
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Learn and research
Study routes include graduate projects, faculty-led undergraduate research, and VT Materials and Processes.
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Find the lab
Our lab is located in Virginia Tech’s Architecture Research + Demonstration Facility (RDF) at 185 Inventive Ln, Blacksburg, VA 24060.
- Biomaterials
- Biofabrication
- Computational design
- Automated fabrication
People
Jonas Hauptman
Associate Professor, Industrial Design, School of Design
Jonas Hauptman co-leads the BioDesign Research Group at Virginia Tech.
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Architecture Research + Demonstration Facility (RDF)185 Inventive Ln
Blacksburg, VA 24060Email Jonas Hauptman