Mycelium Wall Systems

This project provides the framework for the design development of a pre-grown, prefabricated mycelium composite wall system. The design of this architectural application was developed through three stages of experimentation. A design was developed concurrently, where feedback was incorporated from the experiments. Experimentation was divided into three sequential phases, each testing different properties and capabilities of mycelium as a building material. Alongside the experiments, an integrated mycelium wall panel was designed through progressive iterations of a digital model and 3D-printed small-scale maquettes. A full-scale prototype of the designed wall panel was fabricated, with methods including CNC Routing, Additive Manufacturing, and standard wood construction. Once complete, the thermal insulation properties of this mycelium wall panel were evaluated experimentally. Results demonstrated how the mycelium composite wall system compares to typical prefabricated wall systems in assembly and thermal performance.