06 FabricationProcess

Prototype V.1

The first prototype I made is a 3D print of one of the modules that contains a crystal container to hold water and maintain the humidity of the fungus. Then, inside, I placed a mesh where I initially thought the fungus could grow. However, since bioluminescence is affected by the environment, I decided to incorporate an opaque glass container that allows light to enter but at the same time has a filter at the top to help maintain a controlled environment. The idea is for the fungus to grow and then use the culture to place it in other containers. In this prototype, I am also interested in placing an environmental monitoring sensor at the base to collect data on pollution and CO2.

Sensor and knitting machine

Enviromental Monitoring Sensor, PLA skin, Water Pot and Panellus stipticus

Enviromental Monitoring Sensor, PLA skin, Water Pot, Panellus stipticus and Mesh

Prototype V1.2

Another prototype I explored was an open structure with the fungus culture at its center. Initially, I used mesh, but then I thought it might be interesting to have a translucent structure with a blown glass center. Something more sculptural that would somehow integrate into the organic forms of nature.

Important: This model was generated using AI

Enviromental Monitoring Sensor, PLA skin, Water Pot, Panellus stipticus and Mesh