Unruly Matters and BrynjaHonnun have collaborated on the BioTiles project in a combination of science and design. Their innovative project aims to develop biocomposite tiles from bacterial biomineralization in bespoke casts featuring Icelandic volcanic sand that is environmentally friendly and self-healing.

The biotile manufacturing process may be defined as a steady flow of sand, liquid, and microorganisms. It is a partnership with a live entity that can only be managed partially. The result will always have some unpredictability, which adds to the allure of this strategy. Their shared journey strives to understand the restrictions and opportunities associated with scaling up a complicated biological process from laboratory research through product development and production. Their key issue is to scale this process in terms of what works, not just in terms of design, but also how they can assist this living, expanding organism and how this can be done quickly and cost-effectively.

The collaboration is based on Unruly Matters' expertise and research in biofabrication, and it is critical to fine-tune the procedure for the development of the tiles. The tiles are created using an experimental hands-on manufacturing approach tailored to the product's form, size, and material. BrynjaHonnun delivers a critical client perspective on the aesthetics and functionality of the interior tile as well as a larger consideration for sustainability in the built environment.