01 Biodiversity Texture Test

Design Research in Ecological Infrastructure

McMURRY

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01 Biodiversity Texture Test

Purpose:

Evaluate texture scaling and colonization potential
Compare surface geometries in field conditions

Rational :

Concrete prototypes with added rugosity can provide niches for filter feeders; testing textures at multiple scales and developing adaptable workflows.

When & Where

March 2025 – Biscayne National Park Deployed off the mangrove fringe forest

Prototype Geometry & Fabrication

Blender native textures (bands + noise)
Cylindrical extrusions with 360° texture
Thin-shell molds (3 layers)
Mold removal with heatin gun

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