MycoType Materials

Growing Regenrative Materials with Fungi

Working with fungi, this project proposes an accessible, versatile biomaterial protocol. It utilizes local waste streams to grow functional mycelium-bound structures, biomaterials, prototypes and final products. An experimental, small scale, carbon-negative system is modeled using monotubs, grow-tents and bio-printing methods. The materials’ performance and usability are evaluated through mechanical testing, surveys and workshops. Finally, a visual language, book, and website were developed to disseminate this work, which was later presented at Autodesk Research and featured on Designboom Magazine. This project was funded by RISD Somerson Sustainability Innovation Grant.

Year

2023

SECTOR

Biomaterials

Category

MATERIAL INNOVATION, WEB DESIGN

TEAM

Arvind Bhallamudi