Nicholas Bouchard – Material Ecology. Designing for a Regenerative Future

Nicholas is at the forefront of a fascinating intersection of fields including materials science, biotechnology, manufacturing technologies, engineering and design, all underpinned by a strong entrepreneurial spirit. In his professional practice, he has made notable progress in integrating sustainable practices into manufacturing technologies and design processes at companies such as Landlife Company and MVRDV, reflecting a strong technical and management focus. In this thought-provoking talk, we delve into the emerging field of material ecology, a discipline at the intersection of biology and materials science.