goal
The aim of this experiment was to understand the possibilities of using mycelium as a biodegradable material, and to explore its strengths and weaknesses, especially in a combination with straw. The main goal was to see how these two materials work together regarding growing intensity, strength, and appearance.
workshop
As a start, we prepared argar, which is the initial substrate of the step-by-step mycelium growth process, which was followed by rye.
preparing the mixtures
Manufacturing progress
growing together
Compressive strength testing
The compressive strength test was essential for the purpose of assessing the later usability of the block in the construction industry.
mycelium growth phases on rye substrate
organic shapes
The main goal of the side experiment was to observe that we can create these organic forms with alternative formwork. We used nylon stockings and cellophane to help with this and observed that the same mixture of mycelium and substrate reacted in completely different ways to the different formworks.
foreign objects
exhibition
conclusion