Martyn Dade‐Robertson

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Martyn Dade-Robertson is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of biotechnology, architecture, and digital fabrication, exploring how living systems can be harnessed as constructional matter. His key research areas include bio-digital fabrication, myco-materials, and extraterrestrial construction using biological growth. Dade-Robertson’s major contribution lies in proposing fungal bio-composites as a viable alternative for on and off-Earth construction—a breakthrough that could dramatically reduce payload mass for space habitats. His most-cited work (2022, 18 citations) critically examines this approach, while his 2021 paper (5 citations) introduces a robotic system to guide fungal growth, establishing a framework for designing with living materials that possess their own agency. A 2023 paper (3 citations) further probes the philosophical and practical challenges of designing with active, responsive matter. Dade-Robertson’s work is notable for redefining materiality in design, moving from inert substances to living, adaptive systems. His research has significant implications for sustainable construction on Earth and the future of human settlement beyond it, positioning him as a leading voice in the emerging field of biodesign.