Scientists hoping to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry have developed a way to grow building materials using knitted molds and the root network of fungi. Although researchers have experimented with similar composites before, the shape and growth constraints of the organic material have made it hard to develop diverse applications that fulfill its potential.
Fuck yeah, I’m gonna have Telvanni mushroom house after all
I haven’t been this excited for the future in years.
Now we just need levitation.
I posted this this other day which is somewhat related.
https://theconversation.com/fungi-could-be-the-next-frontier-in-fire-safety-209142
Using Merino wool seems like the opposite of environmentally friendly, I really wonder why they went for that.
Hold up, it’s mould would that not be bad for your lungs? Or just you know, stink in general
It’s only the spores once they fruit. This is using the normally under-ground mycelium body of the fungus.
