Research Article

Code-driven Simulation of Bacterial Cellulose Growth for Material Innovation and Eco-intelligent Architecture

Volume: 6 Number: 2 September 30, 2025
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Code-driven Simulation of Bacterial Cellulose Growth for Material Innovation and Eco-intelligent Architecture

Abstract

Bacterial cellulose, with its self-organizing fiber networks, offers a promising model for bio-inspired, sustainable material design. This study explores the computational growth of bacterial cellulose fiber networks using the diffusion-limited aggregation (DLA) algorithm, aiming to decode how these natural patterns can inform ecological and regenerative design practices. By simulating the formation of these networks, the potential of DLA to replicate the complexity and adaptability inherent in bacterial cellulose’s growth process is investigated. The results demonstrate that DLA not only mimics the structural organization of bacterial cellulose but also offers new insights into optimizing material properties for ecological applications for a guided growth. Through this code-driven computational approach, this research aims to contribute to the growing body of work on ecological intelligence in design, providing a framework for developing biomimetic materials that promote sustainability and resilience. This research bridges microbial processes with computational design, advancing the application of ecological intelligence in material innovation and regenerative architecture.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Architectural Computing and Visualisation Methods, Information Technologies in Architecture and Design, Materials and Technology in Architecture, Sustainable Architecture

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 30, 2025

Submission Date

January 12, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 6, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 2

APA
Turhan-haskara, G. D. (2025). Code-driven Simulation of Bacterial Cellulose Growth for Material Innovation and Eco-intelligent Architecture. Journal of Computational Design, 6(2), 235-254. https://doi.org/10.53710/jcode.1618503
AMA
1.Turhan-haskara GD. Code-driven Simulation of Bacterial Cellulose Growth for Material Innovation and Eco-intelligent Architecture. JCoDe. 2025;6(2):235-254. doi:10.53710/jcode.1618503
Chicago
Turhan-haskara, Gozde Damla. 2025. “Code-Driven Simulation of Bacterial Cellulose Growth for Material Innovation and Eco-Intelligent Architecture”. Journal of Computational Design 6 (2): 235-54. https://doi.org/10.53710/jcode.1618503.
EndNote
Turhan-haskara GD (September 1, 2025) Code-driven Simulation of Bacterial Cellulose Growth for Material Innovation and Eco-intelligent Architecture. Journal of Computational Design 6 2 235–254.
IEEE
[1]G. D. Turhan-haskara, “Code-driven Simulation of Bacterial Cellulose Growth for Material Innovation and Eco-intelligent Architecture”, JCoDe, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 235–254, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.53710/jcode.1618503.
ISNAD
Turhan-haskara, Gozde Damla. “Code-Driven Simulation of Bacterial Cellulose Growth for Material Innovation and Eco-Intelligent Architecture”. Journal of Computational Design 6/2 (September 1, 2025): 235-254. https://doi.org/10.53710/jcode.1618503.
JAMA
1.Turhan-haskara GD. Code-driven Simulation of Bacterial Cellulose Growth for Material Innovation and Eco-intelligent Architecture. JCoDe. 2025;6:235–254.
MLA
Turhan-haskara, Gozde Damla. “Code-Driven Simulation of Bacterial Cellulose Growth for Material Innovation and Eco-Intelligent Architecture”. Journal of Computational Design, vol. 6, no. 2, Sept. 2025, pp. 235-54, doi:10.53710/jcode.1618503.
Vancouver
1.Gozde Damla Turhan-haskara. Code-driven Simulation of Bacterial Cellulose Growth for Material Innovation and Eco-intelligent Architecture. JCoDe. 2025 Sep. 1;6(2):235-54. doi:10.53710/jcode.1618503

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