Description

Scientists are exploring the possibilities of turning mycelium, the fungus that produces mushrooms, into new types of building material and architecture

Subject

Environment

Period14 Jan 2021

Media coverage

1

Media coverage

  • TitleWhy future homes could be made of living fungus
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletHorizon / The EU Reseach and Innovation Magazine
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size1330 words
    Date14/01/2021
    DescriptionScientists are exploring the possibilities of turning mycelium, the fungus that produces mushrooms, into new types of building material and architecture.
    Producer/AuthorCaleb Davies
    URLhttps://horizon-magazine.eu/article/why-future-homes-could-be-made-living-fungus.html
    PersonsPhil Ayres

Keywords

  • Mycelium
  • Future homes
  • Living fungus
  • Self-repair
  • Sustainability