CourseEstablished
Mycelium Insulation for Buildings
Explore mycelium composites as thermal insulation, covering heat transfer, moisture behaviour, fire performance and detailing.
Level
Course
Modules
6
Duration
2–3 months
Format
Live online
School
Design & Architecture
What you will study
6 modules, one growing line of knowledge.
Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project.
At a glance
How the programme grows, phase by phase.
PHASE 1
Foundations
- Thermal insulation principles
- Thermal conductivity of mycelium composites
PHASE 2
Practice
- Moisture, mould risk and durability
- Fire behaviour and treatments
PHASE 3
Application & project
- Construction detailing
- Comparing biobased insulation options
What you will be able to do
Mycelium Insulation for Buildings
By the end you will have worked through:
- Thermal insulation principles
- Thermal conductivity of mycelium composites
- Moisture, mould risk and durability
- Fire behaviour and treatments
- Construction detailing
Your learning path
Where this programme sits in the school.
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FAQ
Questions about this programme
Do I need experience to study Mycelium Insulation for Buildings?
No previous experience is needed. The course starts from the foundations.
How is Mycelium Insulation for Buildings taught?
Live online, in 6 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
What certificate do I get?
Fungaris issues a course certificate on completion. Accreditations are assessed according to the training completed and the local regulations of each country.
What can I study after Mycelium Insulation for Buildings?
The natural next step is Diploma in Mycelium Product Design.
How it is taught
Live, in a small group, with a real project.
i.A live professorMycologists, biologists, engineers and chefs who work in the field.
ii.A small groupQuestions in every session, and classmates from many countries.
iii.A real projectEach programme closes with applied work, reviewed by your professor.
iv.A certificateIssued by Fungaris on completion of the programme.
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Admissions & Fees
Join the next intake.
Pay in full with a 20% reduction, or reserve your place with 40% and pay the rest in monthly instalments.