Material research & design Bio-based additive manufacturing

Louis Wahlich

Projects

Projects

This project explores mycelium as a living material system for extrusion-based additive manufacturing. As part of my Master’s thesis, I developed an extrudable, biologically active mycelium paste and a corresponding printing and processing approach.
3D printing mycelium

Feb 2, 2026

This project explores mycelium as a living material system for extrusion-based additive manufacturing. As part of my Master’s thesis, I developed an extrudable, biologically active mycelium paste and a corresponding printing and processing approach.
3D printing mycelium

Feb 2, 2026

The Bat Cave is a designed cave system that provides a dedicated space for bats to roost and breed, supporting their vital role in local ecosystems.
Green Fern
Bat Cave

Jun 6, 2025

The Bat Cave is a designed cave system that provides a dedicated space for bats to roost and breed, supporting their vital role in local ecosystems.
Green Fern
Bat Cave

Jun 6, 2025

My bachelor thesis explores how sustainable design can shape the future of automotive interiors
Sustainable automotive design

Jan 27, 2025

My bachelor thesis explores how sustainable design can shape the future of automotive interiors
Sustainable automotive design

Jan 27, 2025

In collaboration with the Materiability research group, we explored biodegradable materials as a 3D-printed growth substrate for mycelium
Print a home for your fungus

Jun 14, 2022

In collaboration with the Materiability research group, we explored biodegradable materials as a 3D-printed growth substrate for mycelium
Print a home for your fungus

Jun 14, 2022

About Me

About Me

Louis Wahlich

I am a designer and researcher working at the intersection of material development, additive manufacturing and computational design. My practice focuses on material- and process-driven systems, with a particular interest in bio-based composites and sustainable fabrication strategies. Through experimental prototyping and parametric workflows, I explore how digital tools can be adapted to support resource-efficient and biologically informed production methods.

Master

Hochschule Anhalt

2024 - 2026

Bachelor

Hochschule Anhalt

2019 - 2024

Arts University Plymouth

2023 - 2024

Jobs

Materiability Research Group

2026

Hochschule Anhalt

2023

Master

Hochschule Anhalt

2024 - 2026

Bachelor

Hochschule Anhalt

2019 - 2024

Arts University Plymouth

2023 - 2024

Jobs

Materiability Research Group

2026

Hochschule Anhalt

2023