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Challenges and Regulatory Barriers in Using Bio-Based Materials in Canadian Construction

Bio-based materials, including mycelium boards, are increasingly recognized for their sustainability benefits in construction. They reduce carbon footprints, enhance energy efficiency, and promote circular economy principles. However, widespread adoption in Canada is constrained by regulatory and compliance challenges. Architects, developers, and policymakers must navigate building codes, safety standards, and approval processes to integrate these materials effectively.

Mehranoush Saffarpour September 2, 2025

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Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Mycelium Boards in Residential and Commercial Buildings

Mycelium boards, as sustainable construction materials, are transforming the approach to environmentally responsible building in Canada. Architects, builders, and developers are increasingly prioritizing materials that combine durability, thermal efficiency, acoustic performance, and long-term cost-effectiveness.
In modern construction, understanding the life cycle cost (LCC) of materials is essential. Unlike conventional panels such as MDF or OSB, mycelium boards offer not only reduced environmental impact but also significant long-term savings through lower energy use, reduced maintenance, and extended service life. This article provides an in-depth assessment of the life cycle cost of mycelium boards, compares them to traditional materials, and explores real-world applications in Canadian residential and commercial buildings.

Azadeh Rasouli August 25, 2025

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How Mycelium Boards Facilitate LEED and Eco-Friendly Projects in Canada

Mycelium boards, as sustainable construction materials, are transforming LEED-certified and environmentally responsible building practices in Canada. Architects, builders, and developers increasingly seek materials that meet stringent green building certifications while maintaining durability, thermal efficiency, and acoustic performance.
With the growing focus on reducing environmental impact, achieving LEED credits, and optimizing lifecycle assessment, selecting the right materials has never been more important. Mycelium boards, produced from upcycled food waste, are biodegradable, strong, and lightweight, making them ideal for modern construction projects seeking both performance and sustainability.
This article explores how mycelium boards support LEED projects, facilitate eco-friendly construction, and align with Canadian sustainability regulations, providing real-world applications, case studies, and guidance for architects, developers, and communities.

Mehranoush Saffarpour August 23, 2025

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Comprehensive Comparison: Mycelium Boards vs GWP, MDF, and OSB

Mycelium boards, as innovative sustainable construction materials, are revolutionizing the way architects, builders, and developers approach environmentally responsible building. With growing attention to reducing Global Warming Potential (GWP) and optimizing lifecycle assessment, selecting the right panel material is now more crucial than ever.
Derived from the root structure of fungi and cultivated on upcycled food waste, mycelium boards are biodegradable, strong, and lightweight. Unlike traditional materials such as MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) and OSB (Oriented Strand Board), they offer a path toward eco-friendly construction while maintaining high performance and durability.
This article provides a comprehensive comparison of mycelium boards, MDF, and OSB, highlighting environmental benchmarks, lifecycle impacts, and real-world applications in modern construction.

Azadeh Rasouli August 21, 2025

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What Makes Mycelium Boards Strong and Lightweight?

Mycelium boards are strong yet lightweight due to the natural growth process of mycelium, which creates a dense, resilient structure. The material’s strength, combined with its low density, makes it an ideal sustainable alternative to traditional building materials.

Mehranoush Saffarpour January 28, 2025

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Producing Mycelium Boards

Producing mycelium boards involves growing mycelium on organic substrates, molding it into shapes, drying and curing it for strength, and finishing it for use in construction, design, and packaging applications, providing a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional materials.

Azadeh Rasouli January 22, 2025

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The Process Behind Mycelium Board Production

The production of mycelium boards involves growing mycelium on organic substrates, shaping it into molds, and drying it to create a strong, lightweight, and biodegradable material. This sustainable process provides an eco-friendly alternative to traditional construction and design materials.

Mehranoush Saffarpour September 18, 2024

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Introduction to Mycelium Board Technology

Mycelium board technology uses the root structure of fungi to create strong, lightweight, and eco-friendly building materials, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional construction products.

Azadeh Rasouli February 9, 2024

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