SOM creates spiral of algae bricks for Chicago Architecture Biennial installation

In collaboration with Colorado-based Prometheus Materials, architecture studio SOM has created a spiral installation made of bio-bricks for the 2023 Chicago Architecture Biennial.
The installation was made using the Bio-Block building material developed by Colorado-based material company Prometheus Materials, a masonry block created from micro-algae and aggregate that offers an alternative to standard concrete.
"Extending our history of material research and prototyping at the Chicago Architectu