CA24126 - Fostering Nature-Centred BioDESIGN to Explore regenerative futures (DESIGNAE)
DESIGNAE aims to cultivate an interdisciplinary, nature-centered design paradigm for a regenerative future. It addresses global challenges through sustainable biodesign solutions, integrating knowledge from biology, material science, engineering, chemistry, with design and law. The Action is organized into six Work Groups (WGs) focusing on biodesign observation, materials and technologies, computational approaches, practical application of nature-centered biodesign, and advancing ethical and regulatory discussions in this emergent field.
DESIGNAE explores cutting-edge technologies like nanotechnology and green biochemistry for applications in architecture, healthcare, and emerging fields. It investigates scaling potential by experimenting with at least two embryonic biodesign projects providing real-world insights into the challenges of implementation.