Engineers at RMIT University have developed a new material inspired by a deep-sea sponge that could lead to more efficient building designs. The double lattice design is modelled on the intricate skeleton of the Venus’ flower basket – a deep-sea sponge native to the Pacific Ocean. Lead author of the latest RMIT study into the …
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Sea sponge-inspired material could enhance building designs

The team’s double lattice structure (left) outperforms the standard re-entrant honeycomb design (right). (Images: RMIT University)