Can you grow the bricks for a house? Research team aims to find out

Close-up of a well-colonized mycelium sample made of straw, oats and water. One of the drives to incorporate mycelium as a building material in the research project was the idea of improving access to supplies for remote and Indigenous communities, who, in theory, could grow and dry mycelium products with relatively limited resources, said research lead Mercedes Garcia-Holguera.

In a world of supply chain issues, rising material costs and housing shortages, a forward-thinking research team at the University of Manitoba is aiming to find out if mushrooms are the answer. Though still in the early stages of research, the team, led by Professor of Architecture Mercedes Garcia-Holguera, is exploring mycelium, the root-like structures … Continue reading Can you grow the bricks for a house? Research team aims to find out