HOME: Wood-Mycelium Composites for CO₂-Neutral, Circular Interior Construction and Fittings

Abstract Office and retail interior fittings have a relatively short service life of 5-7 years. In this context, composite materials are often used, hindering possibilities reuse or recycling. This research explores novel bio-composite subsequently construction method for CO 2 -neutral, circular office spaces. Based on the potential fungal mycelium as rapidly renewable, regenerative, affordable, low-carbon building material, methods explored in conjunction with timber-based additive manufacturing using continuous fibres. As has potentially excellent sound-absorbing properties but low load-bearing capacity, timber veneer allows to increase structural capabilities resulting components, while relying entirely bio-based value chains. We describe production process well material development, including robotically aided processes reinforcement grids compatibility studies different mycelial species substrates, their bonding veneer. further present initial results mechanical characterization its comparison conventional composites. Minimal structural, acoustic, functional requirements fitting elements studied compared characteristics proposed composite, highlighting range applications presented wood-mycelium