This seminar will address that core question through
mycelium‑based composites (MBCs) and bioclimatic frameworks.
First, I will present RHpT—a humidity‑temperature profiling
method that identifies when passive, sensor‑free façade actuation
is climatically viable. Second, bio‑jaali: a vernacular perforated
screen reimagined with MBCs, delivering 50.4% annual cooling
savings and up to 14.8°C peak temperature reduction in New Delhi
simulations—directly relevant to Italy’s growing cooling paradox,
where rising summer heat meets heritage retrofit constraints.
Third, I will introduce BioCOOL, an AI‑enabled biomimetic building
skin designed and bio-fabricated to collect water from air for passive
evaporative cooling—decoupling cooling from grid electricity
and mechanical systems.
I will then present D‑Ply, a stronger, mycelium‑based composite
panel that replaces toxic glues and VOCs in furniture and construction—
enabling circular, low‑carbon interiors. Beyond buildings, I
will translate MBC platforms to MYCORAL (reef restoration using
biomass waste) and space habitats (MycoSat for CubeSat chassis,
mycelium from space‑farming waste for in‑situ bio‑fabrication).
The seminar will bridge material science, building simulation, and
circular design—offering a unified strategy for climate adaptation,
carbon‑negative materials, and multi‑sector impact.
17 July 2026 - 10:30 – 11:30
Location
Aula Riunioni 329
Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale e Geotecnica
Via Eudossiana 18, Roma