Bio Architecture Lab is a pioneer in the application of synthetic biology and enzyme design to the development of biofuels and renewable chemicals from aquafarmed, native macroalgae (seaweed), which is a low cost, scalable, and sustainable biomass.
With operations in Berkeley, CA and Santiago, Chile; Bio Architecture Lab has attracted financial support from international financial and strategic investors. In 2009, BAL was additionally selected by the Department of Energy for an ARPA-E grant in partnership with DuPont as recognition of BAL's breakthrough energy research.