Primitives Biodesign Information

Primitives is a biodesign lab that develops advanced materials to solve the planet’s most critical environmental challenges. Through cutting-edge materials science, innovative design, and systems engineering, Primitives is reshaping the materials economy into a platform to restore nature's balance. Working in partnership with leading non-profits, governments, industry, research organizations, cultural institutions, and regional communities, Primitives is building towards a future where — nature speaks, and systems listen. Its new architectural surfaces brand, MARBLIS™ brings this vision to the built environment and introduces a new class of stone surfaces called biocalcite, engineered to support ecosystem repair and design performance.