Analysis of the physical-mechanical properties of mycelium as a sustainable material in social housing (#2426)

Authors

Palacios Murillo, Jamil

Colorado Pástor, Bryan

Abstract

The housing crisis in Ecuador has caused users to currently look for options that are more convenient for their economy and that generate climatic and ergonomic comfort, which in the last year 2025 has become an impossible task to achieve for people with minimal resources. In response to this challenge, this scientific document proposes the implementation of mycelium as a biomaterial for the design and development of social housing. This innovative approach seeks to address the problem of housing deficit and access to housing using sustainable and low-cost materials, which not only contribute to the improvement of living conditions but also promote environmentally friendly construction practices. The objective of this article is to analyze the productive conditions of the mycelium through its development phases for its use as a biomaterial in social housing in Ecuador, thus promoting the circular economy. In conclusion, the properties of mycelium are analyzed, characterized by being an adaptive, resistant material capable of being used in serious productions with a low environmental impact and an ability to rejoin the biological cycle after use.