The homes of the future can be built on mushrooms

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From Africa to Earth's orbit, the filaments of these eukaryotic organisms are already used to raise affordable, self-sufficient and environmentally friendly structures. These living materials, such as mycelium, also gain ground in architecture and construction for their self-repairing and insulating properties.

Period18 Apr 2025

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  • TitleThe homes of the future can be built on mushrooms
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletSINC (acronym for Scientific Information and News Service) is a scientific news media of the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritorySpain
    Date18/04/25
    DescriptionFrom Africa to Earth's orbit, the filaments of these eukaryotic organisms are already used to raise affordable, self-sufficient and environmentally friendly structures. These living materials, such as mycelium, also gain ground in architecture and construction for their self-repairing and insulating properties.
    Producer/AuthorAlberto Payo, a freelance journalist and contributor to Agencia SINC
    URLhttps://www.agenciasinc.es/Reportajes/Los-hogares-del-futuro-pueden-estar-construidos-a-base-de-hongos
    PersonsAndrew Shea
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Keywords

  • Mycelium, biocomposites, nature based materials

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