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This study explores fungi-based materials (myco-materials) for large-scale construction, detailing assembly strategies for wall prototypes and reusable formwork. Research addresses challenges in growing building components and discusses broader implications for biomaterial production.

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architectural designmaterial ethicsmyceliummyco-fabricationmyco-materialsstructural designsustainable buildingssustainable structures

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Sustainable Architecture
  • Mycology in Construction

Background:

  • Fungi-based materials (myco-materials) have shown significant architectural and structural potential for over a decade.
  • Developing large-scale applications requires innovative assembly and fabrication strategies.
  • Reusable formwork systems are crucial for efficient and economical production of myco-materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe research on assembly strategies for growing large building units.
  • To develop efficiently formed wall prototypes using myco-materials.
  • To address challenges in fabricating large-scale myco-material components and explore related systems.

Main Methods:

  • Designing and implementing reusable formwork systems for myco-material growth.
  • Demonstrating assembly strategies through prototypes like 'La Parete Fungina' (myco-welded slabs) and 'L'Orso Fungino' (in situ monolithic fabric forming).
  • Investigating monolithic fabric forming, unit repetition, stacking, and post-tensioning techniques.

Main Results:

  • Successful demonstration of two distinct assembly strategies for large-scale myco-material wall units.
  • Development of prototypes showcasing the potential of myco-welded slabs and in situ monolithic forming.
  • Identification of key considerations for scaling up myco-material production, including formwork design and assembly.

Conclusions:

  • The research overcomes challenges in growing large-scale building components using fungi-based materials.
  • The study highlights the need for integrated approaches addressing technology, economics, logistics, and material ethics for building-scale applications.
  • This work contributes to advancing the use of myco-materials in sustainable construction.