mycelium growth process

biomimicry & circular design in mycelium wall panels

we incorporate biomimicry’s philosophy, where one organism’s waste material becomes another one raw material. we use recycled agricultural waste in order to create mycelium wall coverings.

How Fungi Create Sustainable Building Materials

Fungi, the foundational element of Fumo wall covering panels, play a pivotal role in their creation.through a natural mutualistic relationship, fungi partner with organic materials to form an innovative, environmentally responsible material. this collaboration gives rise to our unique mycelium panels—sustainable, biodegradable, and designed to enrich interiors while promoting ecological harmony.

Mycelium Root Structure as a Natural Binder

these days many materials are produced using mineral binders (cement, lime, gypsum) or artificial binders (polymer resins and adhesives) – planet-polluting materials with a high carbon footprint.

we are opening a new path, bringing relief to the environment. instead of glues and binders, we use fungi’s root structure – mycelium – to create rigid and durable materials.

research has shown that mycelium performs the ability to create a self-grown, extremely strong, vast network that works like natural glue. under the right conditions, they bind loose parts of organic substrate allowing us to produce plastic-free and bio-based eco wall panels – fumo.