Jakob Sieder-Semlitsch

Schools of Visual Arts, The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Aarhus School of Architecture

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Jakob Sieder-Semlitsch is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of architecture, biotechnology, and sustainable materiality. His work explores how living organisms and digital fabrication can reshape the built environment, with a focus on bio-integrated design and circular construction. His most cited paper, "Imprimer La Lumiere – 3D Printing Bioluminescence for Architectural Materiality" (2021, 13 citations), introduces a groundbreaking method for 3D printing with light-emitting bacteria, creating a living, glowing micro-architecture that challenges conventional notions of building materials and sustainability. This project positions bioluminescence as a tangible architectural medium, opening new dialogues between biology and design. More recently, in "Digital age crafting from misfit wood: A bundled pillar" (2025, 1 citation), Sieder-Semlitsch investigates how digital tools and machining can transform low-grade, misfit wood—typically discarded by industry—into structurally viable components. By blending intuitive craftsmanship with computational precision, he advances a resource-efficient approach to timber construction. His work not only pushes the boundaries of architectural materiality but also offers practical pathways toward a more sustainable, bio-circular future. Sieder-Semlitsch’s research is essential reading for those interested in biodesign, digital fabrication, and regenerative architecture.