Martin Dade Robertson
Professor of Emerging Technology at Northumbria University and editor-in-chief for the Cambridge University Press Journal, Biotechnology Design. His research focuses on growing buildings.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 34min
Can you grow a building?
This discussion features Martin Dade Robertson, a Professor specializing in emerging technology and building growth, alongside Jonathan Desialov, an expert in biomaterials using fungi. They explore revolutionary concepts of growing buildings like trees and the intriguing use of mycelium as a sustainable alternative to traditional materials. The conversation highlights self-assembling structures, the potential for self-healing, and the impact of climate change on future construction practices—transforming how we think about our built environment.
