Mycelium – bauen mit Pilzen

Description

Dr. Nazanin Saeidi from KIT presents innovative research on using mycelium, the root network of fungi, to transform agricultural and wood waste into strong, biobased construction materials. The talk covers the potential of these materials to replace traditional products like MDF and Styropor, and discusses their role in promoting circular economy practices. Attendees will learn about the development of NEWood, a market-ready biobased building material, and the environmental benefits of this technology.

Highlights

Insights into sustainable, myzel-based construction materials; presentation of the innovative NEWood product; focus on circular economy and waste valorization; live stream available for remote participation.

General Information

Held at ZHAW Gebäude TN, Technikumstr. 71, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland. The event is free and open to all without registration. The presentation is organized by NGW - Naturwissenschaftliche Gesellschaft Winterthur, in collaboration with energie bewegt winterthur. The event includes a live stream link.

Location

ZHAW Gebäude TN, Technikumstr. 71, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland

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