WHO WE ARE
Uniting nature and science to design a sustainable future
A biomaterials research and design practice building bio-based solutions for the built environment — from lab discovery to industry-ready technology.
About us
At BioMat, our journey is a testament to the extraordinary union of nature and science. What began as a spark of curiosity — a belief that nature holds the answers to tomorrow's challenges — has evolved into a pioneering movement toward biological innovation and sustainable solutions.
Every breakthrough is rooted in a deep respect for the natural world, merging traditional wisdom with cutting-edge research — because true progress happens when science and nature work in harmony.
Our Aim
We believe that material properties are the key to shaping the future of sustainable architecture.
By uniting Material Research, Architectural Design, and Digital Fabrication, we create innovative solutions that respect the environment and redefine what's possible in the built world. Our guiding philosophy — "Materials as a Design Tool" — ensures every project is a step toward a more resilient, forward-thinking future.
Our Expertise
Computational Design
Form Finding
Integrated Technologies
Materials & Circular Economy
Biocomposites Development
GIS & Remote Sensing
Digital Fabrication
Optimization
DIRECTOR
Assoc. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Arch. Hanaa Dahy
Hanaa Dahy is an architect, founder and leader of BioMat TGU@TTI GmbH, and an Associate Professor at Aalborg University in Copenhagen. An internationally recognized expert in sustainable architecture and material innovation, she established and led the BioMat department at the University of Stuttgart's Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design.
Her achievements include multiple European and international patents and prestigious awards including the Materialica "Best of Materials and Design" Award and the MaterialPreis from the Design Center Baden-Württemberg.
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