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2022Type
- Conference Paper
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Abstract
Mycelium-bound composites (MBC) are gaining increased interest in replacing highem-bodied energy building materials. This trend is propelled by material scarcity and awareness of increasing construction waste. MBC can be grown locally using agricultural waste and is fully biodegradable. Furthermore, they are lightweight and showcase great thermal performance.Despite those benefits, MBC suffers from low structural strength, hindering their broader archi-tectural application.For wider applicability, MBC needs to be coupled with a structurally informed design that can be facilitated by bespoke geometries. 3D printed formwork offers the creation of bespoke elements at no extra cost. However, there is little to no research on 3D printed formwork for MBC.This paper presents investigations on 3D printed formwork for MBC using different polymers.The method is demonstrated via two large-scale prototypes, and major findings are critically discussed. It is shown that different polymer materials can be used for growing MBC, and that the choice of material affects the final component. The research aims to promote the creation of low-embodied energy and fully biodegradable building components by exploring 3D printed formwork for mycelium-bound composites. Show more
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https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-b-000643544Publication status
publishedBook title
Hybrids & Haecceities: Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in ArchitecturePages / Article No.
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Association for Computer Aided Design in ArchitectureEvent
Subject
3D printed formwork; myceliumOrganisational unit
09566 - Dillenburger, Benjamin / Dillenburger, Benjamin
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