In a resource-constrained world, raising awareness about the development of eco-friendly
alternative materials is critical for ensuring a more sustainable future. Mycelium-based …

The proposed research offers an integrated methodology fusing material-driven design
process with biotechnological tools, to explore the potential of myceliumbased composites …

There is an essential need for a change in the way we build our physical environment. To
prevent our ecosystems from collapsing, raising awareness of already available bio-based …

In an increasing effort to address the environmental challenges caused by the currently
linear economic paradigm of “produce, use, and discard”, the construction industry has been …

MycoCreate 2.0 is a spatial structure with load-bearing components made of mycelium-
based composites, built for the 2022 Biomaterials Building Exposition at the University of …

Recent convergence of biotechnological and design tools has stimulated an emergence of
new design practices utilizing natural mechanisms to program matter in a bottom-up …

The growing need for alternative materials and products that are biodegradable and derived
from renewable resources, has recently led researchers from varied fields to search for more …

Due to the adaptability, durability, and affordability of synthetic polymers, their usage has
been increasing in the global industry. These petroleum-based polymers remain intact in …

Remanufacturing organic waste for composite materials is an opportunity to create circular
economic approaches in construction. Research shows how the mycelium (root network) of …

Abstract Design of the built environment is becoming gradually more important to maintain
the quality of life and biodiversity. Integration of architecture and biology has great potential …