Living System Integration

Living System Integration

Living System Integration is a design approach in Bio Architecture where living organisms, like plants or microorganisms, are included directly into building materials or structures to help buildings clean air, manage water, or even repair themselves. For example, some walls can have moss or algae inside them that help filter air as it passes through, or roofs can use special plants that soak up rainwater and help keep buildings cool. Designers use this method to make buildings work more like natural systems, so they use less energy and create healthier spaces for people. This approach can involve using sensors to monitor the health of the living parts, so the building can adjust things like light or water to help the organisms thrive.

bio architecture, living walls, green roofs, self-healing materials, bioreceptive surfaces, environmental design

— Kevin Green