GMU:DIY Biolab License/Anna Kranitz & Balázs Vágvölgyi

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goal

The aim of this experiment was to understand the possibilities of using mycelium as a biodegradable material, and to explore its strengths and weaknesses, especially in a combination with straw. The main goal was to see how these two materials work together regarding growing intensity, strength, and appearance.

workshop

  • 1 Calculation of agar components.jpg
  • 2 Measuring the components of agar.jpg
  • 3 Preparing of agar ingredients.jpg
  • 4 Mixing.jpg
  • 5 Cutting the active parts of a mushroom.jpg
  • 6 Transporting mushroom pieces to the agar.jpg
  • 7 Transplantation of with fungal overgrown agar into our project after 2 weeks growing time.jpg

preparing the mixtures

  • 1 Accurate measurement of all materials.jpg
  • 2 Preparation of 3 different mixtures.jpg
  • 3 Bagging of wet substrate in portions.jpg

Manufacturing process

  • Collection of bags according to composition.jpg
  • Sterilizing the bags.jpg
  • The growth process of the mycelium on the rye substrate.jpg
  • Combining the mushroom threads growing on rye with the straw.jpg
  • Growth phase 21.12.2022.jpg
  • Filling formwork.jpg
  • Growth phase 06.01.2023.jpg
  • Removing the blocks from the formwork.jpg
  • Combining elements into a complex building block.jpg
  • Temporary fastening of elements with a wooden toothpick.jpg
  • Fully assembled building block.jpg
  • Growth phase of mushrooms outside the formwork.jpg
  • The drying process of the element and the deactivation of the mycelium.jpg
  • Filling the building element with straw.jpg
  • Compressive strength testing of the building element 1.png
  • Compressive strength testing of the building element 2.png

growth phases

  • Mycelium growth phases on rye substrate.jpg
  • Experiment of long-term growth.jpg
  • Mycelium growth phases on rye substrate..jpg
  • Experiment of long-term growth..jpg


growing together

organic shapes

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foreign objects

</gallery> File:Experiment foreign object_2.jpg File:Experiment foreign object_1.jpg </gallery>

exhibition

conclusion

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