Microbiology and

Architechture
Shafira Mutia Khanza (10412007)
Qonita Afinanisa (10412013)
Alfirda Anindya Naya ()
Denna Khoirunnisa (10212022)
B pasteurii produces calcite that can glue sand
grains (microbial-induced calcite precipitation)

Source: http://www.magnuslarsson.com/architecture/dune.asp
Calcite is the most stable
poliform of calcium carbonate
http://geology.com/minerals/calcite.shtml
Source: http://inhabitat.com/genetically-modified-bacteria-can-fix-cracked-concrete/
The bacteria is flushed with a 3D printer.
The temperature difference between the interior of the
solidified dunes and the exterior dune surface makes it possible
to create nodal points that could both support water harvesting
and inhabitable thermal comfort zones. In this way, we can start
'growing' controlled oases in the desert
Source: http://www.magnuslarsson.com/architecture/dune.asp
Source: http://www.magnuslarsson.com/architecture/dune.asp
The building design includes tree nursery
for home-grown food and water shelter
Rather than spending huge sums of
money to import raw materials for
construction the city shall use the
available sand in the desert to provide
residents with homes and Infrastructure.
Source: http://firstcontest.studentaward-middleeast.com/idea.php?id=630#
3D bacterial printer can also be applied
to make electric poles
Source: http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2011/08/17/a-constructive-concept-growing-germs-to-wire-the-desert/
B. pasteurii may also soon help to
bring grid electricity to the deserts
of the United Arab Emirates.
Source: http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2011/08/17/a-constructive-concept-growing-germs-to-wire-the-desert/
Biologically treated and
processed paving material
Source: http://inhabitat.com/genetically-modified-bacteria-can-fix-cracked-concrete/
Source: http://inhabitat.com/genetically-modified-bacteria-can-fix-cracked-concrete/
Genetically
Modified Bacteria
to Fix Cracked
Concrete :
BacillaFilla
Source :
http://teknologi.kompasiana.com/terapan/2013/04/04/bacilla-
filla-bakteri-unik-yang-dapat-memperbaiki-jalan-beton-
542906.html
Bacilla filla
Bacillus subtilis found in soil
Germinating when triggered by the specific pH of
concrete
Self-destruct gene
Helping cut CO2 emissions
Source : http://www.architerials.com/2010/12/bacillafilla-
bacteria-that-repair-cracked-concrete/
Source : http://inhabitat.com/genetically-modified-
bacteria-can-fix-cracked-concrete/
Source : http://2010.igem.org/Team:Newcastle
SEM Images
Source : http://2010.igem.org/Team:Newcastle/solution
Image1: shows our control concrete with no bacteria on the surface.
Image2: shows the surface of the concrete covered in calcium carbonate, glue and cells.
Image3: at this magnification you can begin to see calcium carbonate crystals filling a crack.

SEM Images
Source : http://2010.igem.org/Team:Newcastle/solution
Image4: shows a higher magnification of calcium carbonates crystals and the crack which is
being filled.
Image5: shows a crack almost completely covered in calcium carbonate, cells and glue.
Image6: shows a high magnification, the structure of the calcium carbonate crystals is more
clear and some cells are visible in the crack.

References

http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2011/08/17/a-constructive-concept-growing-germs-
to-wire-the-desert/
http://storiesbywilliams.com/2013/08/29/cities-of-the-future-building-with-bacteria/
http://greentex.wordpress.com/tag/sandstone-road/
http://firstcontest.studentaward-middleeast.com/idea.php?id=630
http://2010.igem.org/Team:Newcastle/solution
http://www.architerials.com/2010/12/bacillafilla-bacteria-that-repair-cracked-concrete
http://inhabitat.com/genetically-modified-bacteria-can-fix-cracked-concrete/
http://geology.com/minerals/calcite.shtml