Picoplanktonics, developed at ETH Zurich and showcased at the Venice Biennale, reimagines architecture by integrating biology and technology. The project focuses on cyanobacteria, which can capture carbon and assist in building material growth. Led by the Living Room Collective, the initiative emphasizes architecture as a dynamic process that requires ongoing care, shifting the perception from static structures to evolving ecosystems. Through innovative material compositions and long-term maintenance strategies, Picoplanktonics proposes a sustainable alternative to conventional architectural practices, challenging designers to consider ecological impacts in their work.
We aim to inspire a rethinking of architecture as a living, evolving process that actively contributes to planetary repair rather than just minimizing harm.
Our core philosophy revolves around the idea that buildings can be part of nature, utilizing organisms like cyanobacteria to contribute to their own structure and sustainability.
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