Mycelium Structural Brick – Temporary Shelter Module

SKU: EP-2024030201

Category: Sustainable Materials

The Mycelium Structural Brick is a bio-grown material developed from agricultural waste substrates infused with mycelium. Through controlled incubation, the mycelium network binds organic particles into a rigid, lightweight, and fully biodegradable brick. This natural growth process transforms low-value biomass into a structurally stable unit that can be used for modular construction, temporary shelters, and experimental architecture.

Designed for rapid assembly systems, the bricks offer excellent thermal and acoustic performance while remaining low-density and easily transportable. Their porous yet cohesive structure supports diverse architectural configurations, and each unit can be customised in shape, dimension, and opening patterns. After use, the bricks can biodegrade safely back into the environment, supporting circular building practices where materials return to the natural cycle.

Key Attributes

• Material Type: Mycelium-grown bio-composite
• Bio-based Content: Over 95% bio-based
• Recyclability: Fully recyclable and compostable
• Biodegradability: 100% biodegradable
• Fire Rating: B1
• Supply Lead Time: Approx. 15 days
• Customization: Size, geometry, and modular interface adaptable

Performance Highlights

• Grown entirely from organic waste and mycelium cultures

• High thermal insulation and sound absorption properties

• Lightweight yet structurally cohesive for modular stacking

• Naturally fire-resistant and toxin-free

• Returns to nature through complete biodegradation

• Supports circular construction and low-impact building systems

Applications

• Temporary shelters and emergency relief structures

• Modular pavilion installations

• Experimental and educational architecture

• Bio-design research and prototyping

• Interior dividers or low-load architectural units

• Compostable construction materials for outdoor events

Why It Matters

The Mycelium Structural Brick challenges traditional assumptions of construction by replacing energy-intensive materials with a fully grown, regenerative alternative. Each brick is cultivated rather than manufactured, drastically reducing carbon emissions while giving new value to agricultural waste streams.

As a biodegradable structural unit, it enables temporary architecture that leaves no environmental trace—returning safely to the soil at the end of its use cycle. It represents a future pathway for civic, humanitarian, and experimental building practices that integrate ecological responsibility, material innovation, and adaptive design.

This material aligns with MIOLISM’s ongoing development of future materials that merge sustainability with real-world architectural performance and new forms of circular construction.