A student team from the Poznań University of Technology has successfully advanced to the semifinals of the China International College Students’ Innovation Competition 2025 (CICSIC) with their pioneering project exploring the use of fungi-based materials in sustainable furniture design.
The project introduces an innovative approach by applying wet-growing fabrication technology to develop eco-friendly and biodegradable interior modules made from mycelium-based composites. By precisely controlling fungal growth within custom-designed molds, the team has produced 3–5 functional prototypes, including reading chairs and acoustic dividers.
This interdisciplinary team—comprising students of architecture, material science, and design—integrates AI-assisted modeling, ergonomics, and rapid prototyping to demonstrate how biomaterials can transform green manufacturing and spatial aesthetics. Their work directly supports carbon neutrality goals and promotes material innovation for a sustainable future.
Team Supervisor:
Prof. Agata Bonenberg
Team Leader:
Anna Lewandowska
Team Members:
- Zuzanna Wiśniewska
- Maria Dudzik
- Julia Szulc
Supervisors from Poznań University of Technology:
- Prof. dr hab. inż. arch. Wojciech Bonenberg
- Dr inż. arch. Xia Wei
- Dr inż. arch. Izabela Piklikiewicz-Czarnecka
International Partner:
Tang Honggang, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Guizhou University,
Chief Architect, Guizhou University Survey and Design Institute Co.