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  • Sustainable Design

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  • Mycelium-based composites (MBCs) offer sustainable alternatives to conventional polymers for interior design.
  • Challenges include aesthetic limitations like porosity, irregular surfaces, and coloring, impacting human product acceptance.
  • Public perception may be influenced by the natural origin and potential fear of fungal materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate human acceptance levels of mycelium-based composites (MBCs) for interior design applications.
  • To evaluate the likeability and aesthetic acceptability of MBC prototype products among architecture students.
  • To identify potential barriers and opportunities for MBC integration into interior spaces.

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  • Conducted three consumer tests using prototype MBC products with architecture students.
  • Employed pairwise comparisons against ceramic wall cladding to assess aesthetic preferences.
  • Measured human reactions to gauge the acceptability of MBCs' unique aesthetic qualities.

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  • MBC materials received generally positive or neutral assessments.
  • Ceramic material was preferred over MBCs in overall assessment and perceived ease of integration into modern interiors.
  • Despite lower visual appeal, MBCs were perceived as more interesting, original, and environmentally friendly.

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  • Respondents exhibited a "double standard," accepting MBCs as ecological but hesitating on home application.
  • Aesthetic improvements are crucial for widespread adoption of MBCs in interior design.
  • Findings support MBCs' use in applications where their unique aesthetic and environmental benefits are prioritized.