Sustainable Building Materials

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Estonian company Myceen has advanced the sustainable construction sector with its innovative mycelium-based building materials. The company's technology transforms industrial byproducts into carbon-negative construction components, with a particular focus on insulation properties. Having secured €2 million in grants, Myceen is expanding its production capabilities and has already distributed its products to over 15 countries, including major markets like the United States and Singapore. The materials developed aim to address the construction industry's environmental impact while aligning with Europe's ambitious climate goals.

In partnership with the Timber Architecture Research Center, Myceen is preparing to test its insulation materials in a pilot house project scheduled for completion in autumn 2024. This initiative will provide comparative data between mycelium-based and conventional insulation materials, offering valuable insights for future development. The company's expansion into a pilot factory marks its transition from design-focused products to mass-scale building material applications, positioning it to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable construction solutions as Europe aims to renovate 35 million homes by 2030.