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Architectural Mushroom

Fungi is adapted into sculptural and architectural designs

Trend - The incorporation of fungi-based materials into various architectural and sculptural designs has implications for a variety of industries, particularly those specializing in art and design, architecture, and eco-friendly production and consumption.

Insight - The growing pressure of climate change, alongside the heightened consumer desire for a zero-waste lifestyle, is forcing many industries to rethink their use of materials and methods of production. This intensifies as individuals become aware of the potential of technology and design in terms of addressing and lessening the consequences of climate change. The shift comes as more and more individuals are refusing to support entities that are not doing their part when it comes to the environment.
Workshop Question - If your brand were to build or align itself with an initiative or product that reduces waste, what would that look like?
Trend Themes
1. Fungi-based Materials - The incorporation of fungi-based materials into various designs is a new trend, having implications for industries dealing with art and design, architecture, and eco-friendly production and consumption.
2. Biodegradable Buildings - Biodegradable building techniques using mushroom mycelium present a disruptive innovation opportunity for architects and builders when considering sustainable and affordable permanent or temporary accommodations.
3. Plastic-eating Fungi - The discovery of plastic-eating fungi promotes eco-value in mushrooms by addressing the plastic-waste crisis that has been terrorizing global industries.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Art and Design industries can be informed by new materials and techniques incorporating fungi-based materials, leading to new opportunities for sustainable design and production practices.
2. Architecture - Architects and builders dealing with biodegradable building techniques have opportunities to promote sustainable and affordable housing through innovative design practices.
3. Environmental Science - Environmental scientists can work on new research opportunities to explore the outcomes of developing biodegradable building techniques and using fungi to break down plastic waste materials.
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