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    The Feasibility and Sustainability of Architectural Biomaterials
    (2016-04) Becker, Patrick J; Brownell, Blaine E
    This research was centered on the development of a materials database as a resource for architects, designers,contractors,scientists, and consumers. A primary focus of the research is the feasibility and sustainability of materials with a metabolic or distinctly biological. Application of biomaterials and recycled materials can significantly reduce the impact of construction and the waste it generates. However,this application depends directly on the influence of architects in the design process, specifically material selection. The usage of the Transmaterial series, as a resource, can provide designers, architects, contractors, and end-users with access to cutting-edge materials that are changing the built environment.