At MycoFoundry we use a transdisciplinary approach to making. We combine our backgrounds in design, engineering, and microbiology to develop materials that participate in a circular economy; valorizing forestry and agricultural waste using the power of microorganisms like mycelium.

Our products integrate existing fabrication techniques like 3D printing and template moulding with cutting edge biomaterials, crafting a balance between technology and nature. From functional objects to wall panels, we partner with nature’s intelligence to radically transform environments.

As a studio, we offer everything from design services to biomaterial manufacturing. Whether you’re looking to install a custom project, design a line of products, or order our products in bulk, we’re here to bring your vision to life and support you from beginning to end.

services

Design Consulting

Biomaterial Manufacturing

Custom Product Line Development

Architectural Installations

TEAM

JOSEPH DAHMEN

Chief Executive Officer

lORENA pOLOVINA

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. NICHOLAS LIN

Chief Technical Officer

ISOBEL MCLEAN

Chief Design Officer

FAQs

  • Mycelium is the rootlike network of mushrooms. In a forest, mycelium distributes water and nutrients to all plants, connecting the forest into what ecologists call the "Wood Wide Web".

    At MycoFoundry, we grow mycelium on forestry and agricultural waste like sawdust, turning an overlooked material into a valuable product.

  • Biofabrication uses living organisms to create materials and structures. This can mean using microbes to cultivate building materials or incorporating plants and animals into the construction process.

  • We are currently looking for partnerships to support our pilot phase. For more information, please email us!

If you have any other questions, please contact hello@mycofoundry.ca and we’d be happy to support you.