The examine explores the purposes of mycelium in design and development
A analysis mission by Gonzalo Muñoz Guerrero is now investigating the use mycelium fungi as a sturdy materials in design and development, specializing in its utility in translucent constructing envelopes. Utilizing a lamp as a case examine, the mission goals to stability visible limitations and lightweight transmission, reaching distinctive visible results and aesthetic worth by way of materials progress patterns. The examine examines varied mycelial strains and cultivation strategies, incorporating textiles for reinforcement and modifying agar bases with plant residues. It explores progress patterns, coloration variations and structural integrity to enhance the usage of mycelium in gentle shade parts and furnishings. Key findings embrace quicker progress with smaller lower items and slight enhancements with modified agar, though challenges akin to contamination and shrinkage stay.
the methodology makes use of Ganoderma Lucidum mycelium | all photographs courtesy of Gonzalo Muñoz Guerrero
Gonzalo Muñoz Guerrero grows mycelium in agar bases
In response to useful resource shortage, the exploration of sustainable supplies akin to mycelium has grow to be more and more vital within the design and development sectors. Though historically valued for its compressive qualities, the examine by Gonzalo Muñoz Guerrero and his staff investigates the potential of mycelium in creating translucent constructions. The methodology makes use of Ganoderma Lucidum mycelium, grown in agar bases in Petri dishes. To extend the floor space, computational designer switch the mature dishes to bigger containers stuffed with agar, with textiles added for reinforcement. Experiments with liquid residues of beetroot and cabbage within the agar base present slight adjustments in coloration and progress. Two meeting approaches are examined: 3D-printed PLA framing and small-scale aspect aggregation. The latter strategy includes liquefying and drying the agar to fuse the expansion parts.
rising mycelium in a medium-sized container
the outcomes present potential use in translucent lighting and furnishings
The outcomes present that smaller items of mycelium velocity up progress and create attention-grabbing patterns, which led Guerrero to conclude that translucent mycelium parts have potential purposes in gentle shading and furnishings. The modified agar barely will increase progress velocity and thickness, making mycelium separation simpler – nevertheless, shrinkage and collapse with out the agar base current important challenges. Contamination throughout progress additionally limits the extent of profitable cultivation. Specifically, the sudden penetration of mycelium by way of agar suggests potential for additional exploration. Textiles akin to tulle and bandages present optimum reinforcement, though shrinkage after meeting causes some deformation. Whereas 3D printed frames enable for structural variation, addressing shrinkage and collapse is essential to enhancing sturdiness and stability.
3D printed frames enable for structural variations
In gentle of those outcomes and potential purposes, future analysis will concentrate on refining these elements, exploring interactive design potentialities, and increasing implementations to enhance the efficiency of the ultimate product. Gonzalo Muñoz Guerrero performed the analysis with Clara Blum, Paula Castel and Lemmy Huin within the context of a seminar for IBK on the College of Stuttgart.
the ultimate large-scale mycelium lampshade achieves distinctive visible results
the examine investigates the potential of mycelium in making a translucent construction