Study of Mycelium Bricks

Abstract

The main purpose of the study is to improve the developing material to utilise the power of the nature and is in agreement with its conditions. The utilization of the living design to diminish or invalidate the natural expenses of the structure materials. In the current scenario there is a lot of need of a construction material that is cheap and environment friendly. For this purpose, mycelium bricks are best choice because they are grown, not made. The method use to make the brick is collecting material for growth of mycelium, growing, filling in molds, drying in appropriate conditions, and killing its bacteria in an oven. Mycelium based materials are usually composites, to increase the flexibility by using the selective materials in it. The aim is to produce mycelium material that could be used as insulation. The scope of the mycelium bricks, it gives good compressive strength, varies greatly on its constituents. Future work is planned to improve the thermal performance and increase water resistance of the mycelium bricks by applying oiling and painting.