# Mycelium-Supported Structures The MycoTree Structure is Made Entirely from Mushroom Roots By Joey Haar | Published 2017-09-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycotree References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/09/04/mycotree-dirk-hebel-philippe-block-mushroom-mycelium-building-structure-seoul-biennale/) Mushrooms can do a lot of things, and with the MycoTree project from architect Dirk Hebel and engineer Philippe Block, holding up a building might be one of them. The two established designers have created a [self-supporting structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-garden-pavilion) made entirely out of the fiber from mushroom roots, creating the potential for more sustainably sourced building materials. MycoTree is a tree-shaped structure built out of mycelium, the material that comes from the root systems of fungi. According to Hebel and Block, the material is strong enough to create a self-supporting two-storey building, provided that the structure is designed with the correct geometrical formations. The current concept is on display at the [Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-house), the inaugural event in the South Korean capital city. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Building Materials:** The use of mycelium as a building material presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the construction industry. - **Biofabrication:** The creation of structures using organic materials such as mushroom roots opens up possibilities for biofabrication applications in various industries. - **Circular Economy:** The utilization of mushroom root fibers in construction supports the development of a circular economy by promoting the use of renewable and biodegradable materials. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore the potential of utilizing mycelium as a sustainable and cost-effective building material. - **Architecture:** Architects can incorporate mycelium-based structures to design innovative and eco-friendly buildings and structures. - **Materials Science:** The field of materials science can leverage mycelium's properties to develop new biofabrication techniques for various applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Mycelium Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blast-studio.md) - [Mycelium-Clad Pavilion Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-garden-and-building.md) - [Mycelium-Growing 3D-Printed Scaffolds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-scaffold.md) - [Mushroom-Constructed Room Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mush-room.md) - [Compact Mycelium Biohybrid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-robot.md) - [Mycelium Sustainable Bright Partitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggro-collection.md) - [Upcycled Mycelium Acoustic Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foresta-system.md) - [Mycelium Velvety Lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-wise.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Dining Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grybova-hata.md)