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    This document discusses the use of mycelium as a building material. Some key points: 1) Mycelium is the root structure of fungi that can be processed into building materials. It is strong yet lightweight and provides insulation and fire resistance. 2) Mycelium is being used to make bricks, insulation, and other construction materials. The first mycelium building was erected in 2014. 3) Mycelium bricks are "grown" by mixing mycelium with materials like corn husks in molds. The result is a solid yet lightweight brick. Mycelium's unique ability to merge with other materials allows its use in structures.

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    This document discusses the use of mycelium as a building material. Some key points: 1) Mycelium is the root structure of fungi that can be processed into building materials. It is strong yet lightweight and provides insulation and fire resistance. 2) Mycelium is being used to make bricks, insulation, and other construction materials. The first mycelium building was erected in 2014. 3) Mycelium bricks are "grown" by mixing mycelium with materials like corn husks in molds. The result is a solid yet lightweight brick. Mycelium's unique ability to merge with other materials allows its use in structures.

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    This document discusses the use of mycelium as a building material. Some key points: 1) Mycelium is the root structure of fungi that can be processed into building materials. It is strong yet lightweight and provides insulation and fire resistance. 2) Mycelium is being used to make bricks, insulation, and other construction materials. The first mycelium building was erected in 2014. 3) Mycelium bricks are "grown" by mixing mycelium with materials like corn husks in molds. The result is a solid yet lightweight brick. Mycelium's unique ability to merge with other materials allows its use in structures.

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    MATERIAL STUDY:

    MYCELIU
    M
    BUILDING MATERIALS AND
    CONSTRUCTION

    AAYISHA M.
    S5A., 01
    INTRODUCTION
    • Mushroom is the next most promising technology that
    shall reduce our ecological footprint and lead the way into
    a sustainable world.

    • Mycelium is a root-like structure of a fungus consisting of


    a mass of branching, thread-like hyphae.

    • Mycelium is mainly composed of natural polymers such as


    chitin, cellulose, proteins, etc, so it is a natural polymeric
    composite fibrous material.
    USES
    • Used to make building materials fire-resistant, stronger, and
    lighter.
    • Used in the fashion industry to mimic the look, texture, and
    utility of leather.
    • Used as a bonding agent for building materials, such as brick.
    • Used as packaging material, art installations, and other products
    at a smaller scale.
    CHARACTERISTICS
    • Superior resistance to flaming combustion.
    • Natural materials found in the environment and the species used have no toxic
    effects.
    • Provides good insulating, acoustic, and fire performance.
    • Mycelium is stronger than concrete relative to its weight.
    • The material does not emit any volatile organic compounds.
    • They are viable low-cost and environmentally sustainable alternatives to
    conventional commercial building insulation materials.
    01.
    Grows around other organic materials such as straw and
    when dried and processed can be turned into a building
    MYCELIUM BRICKS material of any specific shape or form.

    02.
    Has wider applications and is only taking baby steps in
    the construction world.

    03.
    It is "grown" by mixing together chopped-up corn husks
    with mycelium. The mixture is then put into a brick
    mold and left to grow for five days. The result is a brick
    that is solid, but lightweight.
    USES OF MYCELIUM BRICKS
    FIRST MYCELIUM BUILDING
    • In 2014, a group called ‘The Living’ erected the first
    mycelium brick tower. The benefits of large-scale
    applications would be countless.

    • The Living poured blocks into formwork that then


    joined together through bio-welding in “Living
    Bricks,” which was on display at the Centre
    Pompidou's 2019 exhibition La Fabrique du Vivant.
    SHELL MYCELIUM
    KERALA,
    • As an alternative INDIA
    construction
    material that is particularly suitable
    for building temporary structures,
    thanks to its environmentally-
    friendly properties.

    • The unique characteristic of the material is that can merge


    with the framework to which it is added.
    • In the case of the Shell Mycelium pavilion, the material
    became combined with a triangulated timber framework.
    IMPORTANCE OF MYCELIUM IN
    ARCHITECTURE
    • In addition to improving the structure's aesthetics, mycelium also helps to
    conserve resources, lower resource utilization, and lower carbon footprints.
    THANK YOU

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