Taking
the
Myx
Sail
displayed
at
Danish
Design
Museum
as
a
case
study,
this
article
investigates
room
acoustics
of
an
architectural
installation
made
Mycelium
Textiles.
Textiles
represent
novel
typology
mycelium-based
composites
(MBC).
The
absorbers
are
grown
on
composition
different
layers
plant
fibres
combining
woven
jute
textile
with
hemp
mat
and
loose
wood
wool
substrate
enhancing
mechanical
acoustic
properties
composite.
Two
complementary
tests
were
conducted
to
measure
absorbing
mycelium
material
its
effects
exhibition
hall.
results
show
that
sail
acts
effectively
absorber
especially
in
higher
range
frequencies,
reducing
reverberation
time
improving
speech
intelligibility.
effect
overall
is
effective,
if
sound
source
placed
directly
underneath
sail.
survey
amongst
visitors
their
subjective
perception
comfort
well-being
however
indicate
degree
which
surface
(and
by
extension,
building)
perceived
positively
or
negatively
depends
relationship
individual
has
Nature.
Materials Horizons,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 1689 - 1703
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
We
report
the
development
of
strong
and
robust
myco-composites
compatible
with
additive
manufacturing.
exemplify
unique
applications
this
hybrid-living
materials
platform
fabrication
bio-welded
containers
flexible
mycelium
textiles.
Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. 33 - 33
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Mycelium-based
composites
(MBCs)
are
highly
valued
for
their
ability
to
transform
low-value
organic
materials
into
sustainable
building
materials,
offering
significant
potential
decarbonizing
the
construction
sector.
The
properties
of
MBCs
influenced
by
factors
such
as
mycelium
species,
substrate
fabrication
growth
parameters,
and
post-processing.
Traditional
methods
involve
combining
grain
spawn
with
loose
substrates
in
a
mold
achieve
specific
single
functional
properties,
strength,
acoustic
absorption,
or
thermal
insulation.
However,
recent
advancements
have
focused
on
digital
biofabrication
optimize
MBC
expand
application
scope.
Despite
these
developments,
existing
research
predominantly
explores
use
inoculation,
little
focus
liquid
spawn.
Liquid
spawn,
however,
holds
potential,
particularly
biofabrication,
due
its
ease
deposition
greater
precision
compared
grains.
This
paper,
part
framework,
investigates
kinetics
Ganoderma
lucidum
Pleurotus
ostreatus
hemp
non-woven
mats,
flexibility
mold-free
using
inoculation.
By
integrating
biofabricated
researchers
can
develop
more
sustainable,
efficient,
specialized
solutions
fewer
resources,
enhancing
adaptability
functionality
MBCs.
experiment
involved
pre-cultivating
P.
G.
yeast
peptone
dextrose
(YPD)
complete
media
(CYM)
under
static
(ST)
shaking
(SH)
conditions.
Four
dilutions
(1:10,
1:2,
1:1,
2:1)
were
prepared
analyzed
through
imagery
assess
kinetics.
Results
showed
that
lower
promoted
faster
full
coverage,
while
higher
offered
slower
partial
coverage.
SH
conditions
resulted
slightly
coverage
growth.
To
control
material
within
system,
it
is
recommended
CYM
ST
YPD
lucidum,
curves
show
clear
separation
between
dilutions,
reflecting
distinct
efficiencies
speeds
be
selected
desired
outcomes.
Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(6), P. 333 - 333
Published: May 30, 2024
Mycelium-based
composites
(MBCs)
are
biomaterials
with
scientifically
proven
potential
to
improve
sustainability
in
construction.
Although
mycelium-based
products
not
entirely
new,
their
use
engineering
presents
challenges
due
the
inherent
properties
of
this
fungal
material.
This
study
investigated
professional
architects’
and
interior
designers’
perceptions
MBCs,
focusing
on
familiarity,
aesthetic
appeal,
willingness
use.
The
first
phase
survey
explored
respondents’
views
material-related
ecological
design
principles.
In
second
phase,
respondents
evaluated
ten
small
architectural
objects
crafted
from
form,
detail,
visual
appeal.
last
measured
interest
using
mycelium
work.
results
revealed
that
MBCs
were
relatively
unknown
among
surveyed
professionals;
only
every
respondent
knew
Despite
this,
90%
found
visually
appealing
after
seeing
examples.
Interestingly,
natural,
unprocessed
appearance
material
was
assessed
as
less
aesthetically
pleasing,
thermal
treatment
improving
its
perceived
value.
Architects
more
receptive
projects
for
customers
than
personal
observation
points
a
‘double
standard’:
architects
open
intended
own
Advances in science and technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
159, P. 33 - 39
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
One
of
the
ways
to
advance
toward
a
more
regenerative
construction
industry
is
by
developing
biodegradable,
waste-based
alternative
building
material.
Building
upon
previous
research
on
dry-stacking
interlocking
modular
blocks
made
three
kinds
organic
waste
(cotton,
coffee
chaff,
and
sawdust+mycelium),
this
study
focuses
designing
Mycelium-Based
Composite
(MBC)
B-Blocks.
By
reusable
adaptable
MBC
block
design,
addresses
current
trend
using
solely
as
temporary
The
primary
objectives
are
refine
B-Blocks
module
improve
proportion
increase
configuration
possibilities
for
wall
components,
explore
different
approaches
installations
these
blocks.
was
conducted
with
students
from
Innovative
Digital
Technology
elective
class
in
Architecture
Department
at
Universitas
Pelita
Harapan
(UPH).
methodology
involved
exploring
digital
tectonics
through
parametric
associative
modeling,
creating
mock-up
model
modeling
fabrication
machinery,
producing
1:1
prototypes
modules
collaboration
MYCL-Mycotech
Lab.
3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 98 - 111
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Despite
recent
advances
in
3D
printing
and
additive
manufacturing,
the
main
materials
rapid
prototyping
are
derived
from
finite
resources
such
as
petroleum-based
plastics.
Researchers
developing
alternatives
to
exhaustible
potentially
environmentally
harmful
through
biomaterials.
Mycelium
biocomposites
one
promising
area
of
inquiry;
when
mycelium
decomposes
biomass,
it
produces
a
composite
biomaterial,
which
is
fully
compostable
has
beneficial
structural
hydrophobic
properties.
However,
mold-based
fabrication
methods
for
require
tooling
limit
possible
shapes.
We
introduce
novel
method
directly
without
need
molds
or
tooling.
Our
comprises
three
contributions:
Mycofluid,
mycelium-inoculated
paste
that
uses
spent
coffee
grounds,
recycled
biomass;
Fungibot,
custom
hardware
system
biopastes
like
Mycofluid;
incubating
mycelial
growth
within
fresh
prints
resulting
biocomposite
parts.
illustrate
our
contributions
series
objects
showcasing
material
qualities
Notably,
we
demonstrate
how
living
can
fuse
separate
prints,
enabling
complex
geometries
otherwise
challenging
print
part.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(8), P. 1721 - 1721
Published: April 9, 2025
The
construction
industry
is
a
major
contributor
to
global
carbon
emissions,
driving
the
need
for
sustainable
solutions.
Ultra-lightweight
structures
have
emerged
as
an
effective
approach
reducing
material
usage
and
energy
consumption.
This
study
explores
potential
of
ultra-lightweight
architectural
systems
through
learning-by-doing
methodology,
integrating
innovative
composite
materials,
PolRe,
knitting
techniques
enhance
tensegrity
sustainable,
deployable,
efficient
structural
designs.
Combining
physical
modeling,
inspired
by
Frei
Otto
Heinz
Isler,
with
digital
simulations
using
Kangaroo
2
Python,
this
research
employs
form-finding
finite
element
analysis
validate
performance.
A
1:5
scale
prototype
was
constructed
manual
machine
adapted
from
traditional
techniques.
integration
elastic
meshes
rigid
joints
produced
modular
that
balance
tension
compression,
creating
reversible,
material-efficient
bridges
conceptual
aesthetics
efficiency,
providing
template
ultra-lightweight,
textile-based
structures.
