TREE MODULE
A Bioengineered Atmospheric Conversion Device
What If You Could Build a Better Tree?
Not a machine that captures carbon. A living biological system that converts atmosphere — 50 to 100 times more efficiently than nature.
The Tree Module is not a mechanical device. It is not a fan pulling air through a filter. It is not a chemical scrubber burning energy to strip CO2 from the atmosphere.
It is a biological machine. Three living systems — mycorrhizal fungi, photosynthetic algae, and synthetic biology catalysts — working together in a self-sustaining structure that converts CO2 to O2 and solid carbon compounds.
Think of it as a tree, redesigned from first principles. Every component optimized. Every pathway engineered. Every wasted cycle eliminated.
A tree is already the most successful atmospheric conversion technology on Earth. We want to build a better one.
Fungal Decomposition Layer
Mycorrhizal networks break down CO2 using enzymatic pathways, converting atmospheric carbon into organic compounds and feeding the algae layer.
Algae Conversion Core
Photosynthetic bioreactors operating at 10-50x the efficiency of tree leaves. Continuous photosynthesis in optimized light conditions, 24/7 with bioluminescent supplementation.
Synthetic Catalysis Engine
Engineered enzymes and metabolic pathways that accelerate natural carbon fixation, converting CO2 into stable carbonate materials that lock carbon permanently.
The idea is simple: beautiful infrastructure that cities want to install, that also happens to convert atmosphere at industrial scale. One is a statement. A million is climate infrastructure.
As We Understand It
Six biological systems working in concert. Here is what the research says, what we think is possible, and what we do not know.
This section represents our research synthesis, not our expertise. We have read hundreds of papers, spoken with researchers, and built our understanding from first principles. But we need engineers who live and breathe this. If anything below makes you cringe at our oversimplification — good. We need you.
Mycorrhizal Fungi Networks
Mycorrhizal fungi form vast underground networks that facilitate nutrient exchange and carbon transfer between plants. They naturally sequester 5-36% of carbon from photosynthesis into soil. Species like arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) have been studied extensively for their carbon cycling capabilities.
Engineered fungal networks could be optimized for direct atmospheric CO2 absorption and breakdown, potentially using carbonic anhydrase enzyme overexpression to accelerate carbon fixation 100-1000x beyond natural rates.
Can fungi be engineered to process atmospheric CO2 directly rather than through plant-mediated pathways? What are the stability limits of engineered mycorrhizal systems outside soil ecosystems? How do you prevent contamination and maintain genetic stability?
Photosynthetic Algae Bioreactors
Microalgae like Chlorella and Spirulina can fix CO2 10-50x faster than terrestrial plants per unit area. Closed photobioreactor systems have achieved CO2 fixation rates of 1.5-2.0 g/L/day. Algae cultivation is well-understood at industrial scale for food and biofuel applications.
Compact, self-regulating bioreactor chambers integrated into the Tree Module structure. Transparent bio-containment panels that showcase the living algae while maximizing light exposure. Continuous harvest cycling for sustained peak efficiency.
How do you maintain optimal algae density in a passive system without constant human monitoring? What happens during extended low-light periods? How do you handle thermal regulation in outdoor deployments without active cooling systems?
Synthetic Biology Catalysts
Synthetic biology has produced engineered enzymes like modified RuBisCO with improved CO2 specificity. The Calvin cycle has been partially reconstructed in vitro. CRISPR-based tools allow precise genetic engineering of microorganisms for enhanced carbon fixation pathways.
Custom-designed organisms that combine the best carbon fixation pathways from multiple species. Engineered metabolic pathways that convert captured CO2 into stable solid carbonate materials, effectively locking carbon permanently.
Regulatory approval for releasing engineered organisms, even in contained systems. Long-term genetic stability of multi-pathway engineered organisms. Biosafety containment requirements for urban deployment.
Atmospheric Filtration
Direct air capture (DAC) currently costs $250-600 per ton of CO2 using mechanical systems. Natural biofilms and moss walls already demonstrate passive atmospheric pollutant capture. Bio-inspired filtration membranes have shown promise in lab settings.
Passive atmospheric intake using biomimetic structures that create natural airflow, similar to termite mound ventilation. No fans, no energy cost for air movement. The biological structure IS the filtration system.
Realistic throughput of passive biological filtration vs. active mechanical systems. Performance variation across different climates, altitudes, and pollution levels. Maintenance requirements for biological filter media.
Solar Integration
Bio-solar cells using photosynthetic organisms have achieved efficiencies of 0.1-2%. Transparent solar panels exist that could be integrated with bioreactor panels. Organic photovoltaics are rapidly improving and could complement biological light harvesting.
Hybrid power system combining conventional solar panels with bio-photovoltaic elements. The algae bioreactors themselves could generate supplemental electrical current through biophotovoltaic processes while simultaneously fixing carbon.
Whether bio-solar can generate enough power for monitoring systems and nutrient pumps. Optimal balance between light for algae growth vs. light for solar electricity. Durability of bio-solar components in varying weather conditions.
Biomimetic Architecture
Biomimetic design has produced structures like the Eastgate Centre in Zimbabwe (termite-inspired ventilation) and the Beijing National Aquatics Center (water molecule-inspired structure). Living building materials using mycelium composites are commercially available.
A structure that IS alive, not just inspired by living things. Mycelium-based structural components that continue to grow and self-repair. Bioluminescent elements using engineered organisms that provide ambient light without electricity.
Structural load-bearing capacity of living mycelium composites at the scale needed. Lifespan and degradation patterns of biological structural materials in urban environments. How to balance aesthetic goals with biological requirements.
Beautiful First
Climate technology should not be ugly. The Tree Module is designed to be something cities want to install — a landmark, not an eyesore.
Biomimetic Form Factor
Standing 3-5 meters tall, the Tree Module echoes the silhouette of an ancient tree while being unmistakably futuristic. Organic curves, fractal branching patterns, and living surfaces create a structure that belongs in both a plaza and a science fiction film.
Bioluminescent Aesthetic
At night, engineered bioluminescent organisms within the structure emit a soft, shifting glow. No electricity needed for this light — it is produced by living things. Colors shift with seasons, responding to biological rhythms and atmospheric conditions.
Urban Integration
Designed for plazas, corporate campuses, building lobbies, and public spaces. Each unit is a statement piece — functional public art that happens to convert atmosphere. Standard utility connections, modular base mounting, and minimal ground footprint.
Modular Scalability
One Tree Module is a conversation piece. Ten are a park feature. A thousand are neighborhood infrastructure. A million are a planetary intervention. The design scales from single installations to city-wide networks, each unit communicating with its neighbors.
We Have the Research.
We Need the Builders.
NoxSoft is a software company. We can build platforms, infrastructure, monitoring systems, dashboards. We can design user experiences and distribution networks.
But the Tree Module is not software.
We have spent months researching atmospheric chemistry, mycorrhizal networks, algae cultivation, and synthetic biology. We have read hundreds of papers. We have built models. We understand the theory — the enzyme kinetics, the metabolic pathways, the thermodynamics of carbon fixation.
But theory is not engineering. Research is not prototyping. Understanding a paper is not the same as growing a fungal network. Modeling enzyme kinetics is not the same as expressing a protein in a living organism.
We are looking for people who LIVE this. Bioengineers, mycologists, algae cultivation specialists, synthetic biologists, environmental engineers, biomimetic designers.
If you have spent years in a lab, growing things, breaking things, learning what the papers do not tell you — if you know the difference between what works on a whiteboard and what works in a bioreactor — we need you.
We are not pretending to have expertise we do not have. We are not overselling our capabilities. We have done the research, built the business model, and have the capital to fund prototyping. What we need is the hands that can build it.
What We Bring to the Table
The Tree Module is not just biology. It is a product — and products need infrastructure, capital, distribution, and design.
Software Infrastructure
- IoT sensor networks for real-time biological monitoring
- Dashboard systems for conversion rate tracking
- Predictive maintenance algorithms
- Fleet management for multi-unit deployments
- Carbon credit verification and reporting APIs
Capital & Runway
- NoxSoft revenue from other products funds R&D
- No dependency on grant cycles or VC approval
- Multi-year runway for prototyping and iteration
- Budget for lab space, equipment, and materials
- Competitive compensation for biotech talent
Distribution Network
- Existing relationships with corporate clients
- Connections to urban planners and city governments
- Real estate developer partnerships
- Global logistics and deployment infrastructure
- After-sale monitoring and maintenance systems
Business Model
- For-profit carbon compliance, not charity
- Verified carbon credit generation per unit
- Recurring revenue from monitoring subscriptions
- Unit sales + SaaS hybrid model
- Market already exists — $2T+ carbon compliance by 2030
Design & UX
- Product design team for physical form factor
- User experience for monitoring interfaces
- Brand and marketing infrastructure
- Making climate tech desirable, not just functional
- City-scale deployment aesthetic planning
Regulatory & Legal
- Legal infrastructure for biosafety compliance
- Carbon credit certification pathways
- International deployment regulatory research
- Intellectual property protection
- Environmental impact assessment frameworks
Open Questions
Questions we need help answering. Not rhetorical questions. Genuine unknowns that require real expertise to resolve.
Can mycorrhizal networks be engineered for atmospheric CO2 rather than soil CO2?
All known mycorrhizal carbon processing happens through plant root interfaces. Direct atmospheric processing would require fundamentally different enzyme pathways and gas exchange mechanisms.
What is the realistic conversion rate per cubic meter of bioreactor?
Lab-scale bioreactors report 1.5-2.0 g CO2/L/day, but scaling to field conditions with variable light, temperature, and contamination pressure is a different problem entirely.
How do you maintain a living biological system in an urban environment?
Cities have pollution, temperature extremes, vandalism, vibration from traffic, and irregular maintenance schedules. Biological systems are sensitive to all of these.
What is the minimum viable size for meaningful atmospheric impact?
A single unit needs to justify its manufacturing footprint. Is meaningful impact possible at plaza-scale, or does this only work at neighborhood-scale deployments?
How do you handle waste products and nutrient cycling in a closed system?
Algae produce oxygen but also dead biomass. Fungi require carbon sources. Maintaining nutrient balance without external inputs is a major engineering challenge.
What is the realistic cost per unit at manufacturing scale?
Bioreactor components, living organism cultivation, structural materials, solar systems, monitoring electronics. Our models suggest $15K-50K per unit, but we have low confidence in this range.
These are the questions we think about. If you have answers — or better questions — we want to hear from you. The difference between a good idea and a real product lives in the gap between these questions and their answers.
The Business Case
This is not a charity project. The Tree Module is for-profit climate infrastructure backed by a real and growing market.
Revenue Streams
Unit Sales
Manufacturing and selling Tree Module units to corporate campuses, real estate developments, city governments, and public spaces. Target price point: $25K-75K per unit depending on size and configuration.
Monitoring SaaS
Ongoing subscription for IoT monitoring, biological health tracking, conversion rate reporting, and predictive maintenance. Recurring revenue per deployed unit.
Carbon Credits
Verified carbon offset credits generated by each unit. Sold to corporations for compliance requirements. Revenue shared between NoxSoft and the unit owner.
Municipal Contracts
City-scale deployment contracts for public infrastructure. Long-term agreements for installation, maintenance, and monitoring of hundreds or thousands of units.
Target Buyers
Corporate Campuses
Companies with net-zero commitments need verifiable carbon offset. Tree Modules provide measurable, visible, auditable carbon capture that doubles as campus beautification.
Real Estate Developers
Green building certifications (LEED, BREEAM) increase property values. Living infrastructure is a premium amenity that differentiates developments in competitive markets.
City Governments
Urban greening initiatives, climate action plans, and public space revitalization. Tree Modules provide measurable environmental impact for municipal sustainability reports.
Universities & Research Campuses
Living laboratories that provide research opportunities while demonstrating institutional commitment to climate action. Partnership model for ongoing biological research.
Unit Economics Concept (Low Confidence — Needs Engineering Validation)
If You Build Biological Systems,
We Need to Talk.
We are not looking for people who are excited about the idea. We are looking for people who can point out every flaw in our thinking and then help us fix them.
Synthetic Biologist
Engineer metabolic pathways for optimized carbon fixation. Design organisms that work together in our multi-kingdom biological system.
Mycologist
Expert in fungal cultivation, mycorrhizal network behavior, and mycelium-based materials. Someone who has grown networks, not just studied them.
Algae Cultivation Engineer
Photobioreactor design and optimization. Experience scaling algae systems from lab to deployment while maintaining culture health.
Environmental Engineer
Atmospheric chemistry, carbon accounting, lifecycle analysis. Help us prove or disprove our conversion efficiency claims with real data.
Biomimetic Designer
Industrial design meets biology. Create the physical form that makes this beautiful enough for cities to want it, while serving biological function.
Materials Scientist
Living materials, bio-composites, self-healing structures. The Tree Module body needs to be alive, durable, and manufacturable.
Send us your background, your skepticism, and your questions.
The more holes you can poke in this, the more we want to talk to you.