Weird as it may seem, mycelium is really having a moment as a next-generation building and design material.
The quick-growing fungus is can be forced to fit pretty much any mold, creating a dense, foam-like substance that has of late made headlines as an architectural tower and bio-plastic.
Here, the fixtures are cultivated for two weeks in a low-light, medium-heat, and high-moisture environment that encourages healthy fungus development. Apparently the oyster mushrooms that are picked off the top really can be eaten, and what remains is a biodegradable bulb topper that’s definitely got a natural look.
via Gizmodo
