Myco-Mensa ( Mycelium Table )
Myco-Mensa Yufei Lin, Chen Shen, Lingwei Shi; Bartlett School of Architecture; BPro: RC7 2017/18 The project aims to develop a digitally controlled self-growing, filamentous mycelium composite (myco) for the design of a table (mensa). In order to strengthen the interlocking geometries of a 3D-printed cellulose filament that resulted from a differential growth script, Pleurotus ostreatus (white oyster mushroom) was grown in and around the material. Key to the development of the project was the study of how mycelium growth determines the physical properties of this bio-composite as an interior and exterior, as well as structural building material, and the relationship of it with the surrounding environment for future growth.
Myco-Mensa Yufei Lin, Chen Shen, Lingwei Shi; Bartlett School of Architecture; BPro: RC7 2017/18 The project aims to develop a digitally controlled self-growing, filamentous mycelium composite (myco) for the design of a table (mensa). In order to strengthen the interlocking geometries of a 3D-printed cellulose filament that resulted from a differential growth script, Pleurotus ostreatus (white oyster mushroom) was grown in and around the material. Key to the development of the project was the study of how mycelium growth determines the physical properties of this bio-composite as an interior and exterior, as well as structural building material, and the relationship of it with the surrounding environment for future growth.