Circularity presented by RMIT, Polestar and Green Magazine – Mycellium & Eelgrass

“Circularity: Materials + Form” will run from June 27-29th in Fitzroy, Melbourne, showcasing projects from the RMIT Master of Architecture Design Studio and Research Elective
Mycelium & Eelgrass from RMIT Architecture on Vimeo.Many contemporary insulation materials such as stone wool or fibreglass are manufactured in factories, generating tons of carbon emissions. The project focuses on how we can produce a more sustainable, carbon neutral and biodegradable insulation material. Mycelium and eelgrass are some of the strongest, water resistant and fire-resistant natural resources, and could be used to produce this new composite insulation product.

Various categories of construction materials are available everywhere and can easily be taken for granted. The project aims to reveal the stimulating aspects and aesthetics of this new composite material and bring them into focus. On a small scale, mycelium grows to form a vast network of fibres that binds the eelgrass fibres together.

Harnessing the insulating properties of eelgrass fibres and the structural strength of mycelium, this material provides efficient temperature regulation, soundproofing, and is aesthetically appealing. Its sustainability and adaptability make it an optimal choice for eco-friendly construction practices across diverse architectural settings, liberating the building practices from a reliance on carbon industries.

DISURA GANEGODA & LUKAS ZHU