Forest Serenity: Mycelium Crafted Acoustic Panels

Mycelium, the network of hyphae in fungi, acts as a binding agent for organic waste, creating a moldable and stable composite material. It can be locally grown, and can be naturally cold-composted after its use, reducing transportation needs and carbon emissions. Mycelium-based material applications in architecture and industrial design are actively explored. Recent research confirms the mycelium - based composites exhibit strong performance in terms of acoustic absorbance. In this work, we conduct experimental research on the fields of mycelium substrate cultivation, and on sound properties simulation methods. Finally, we propose a research-by-design approach to design and make aesthetically customizable acoustic panels made by mycelium composites.