

Mycelial Buildings with Christopher Maurer
Apr 15, 2024
Architect Chris Maurer discusses building mycelial homes in Namibia, Cleveland, and Mars. He transforms invasive plants into homes, toxic waste into safe structures, and envisions high-tech astronaut living spaces. The future of sustainable building is explored, showcasing the use of fungi as innovative materials in construction.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Innovative Use of Fungi to Transform Namibian Bush into Sustainable Building Material
01:40 • 12min
Exploring Namibia's Diverse Landscapes and Geographic Challenges
13:11 • 3min
Mushroom Mycelium for Sustainable Building
15:48 • 8min
Fungi as Environmental Remediation Agents
23:47 • 21min
Exploring Future Environmental Architectural Innovations
44:58 • 3min