Waag Open: Fungateria

Waag Open: Fungateria

What will change in architecture if we do see mycelium as a living being? Who knows, maybe buildings will spring up like mushrooms in the future! During Waag Open: Fungateria we will investigate alternative ways of building together with nature. By playing a game we imagine the future of living mycelium architecture. 

What is mycelium?

Mycelium is the root network of mushrooms. Depending on the conditions in which the mycelium network grows, it can take on a similar appearance to plastic, foam or leather. This is why there is a lot of interest in mycelium as a natural building material. But is using mycelium really that nature-friendly? What does it require? And what do you do with the mycelium when you have enough material and don't want it to grow any further?

Growing mycelium 

In preparation of Waag Open: Fungateria, we are growing mycelium. Would you like to join us? Then also sign up for the workshop: building with mycelium on Thursday 8 May (19:15 - 22:00 hrs). More information.

Waag Open

Every first Thursday of the month, Waag is open! Join us in discussion and in doing. Because not only will we discuss current affairs; we'll also always learn something practical. Always wanted to try a 3D printer? Or, would you like to be surprised, for example by figuring out DNA constructions in our bio lab? The Waag Open workshops will be held in the historical Waag building on the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam.