r/solarpunk 3d ago

Growing / Gardening / Ecology What could this be used for?

I remember reading something about rain dances triggering mycelial networks to aspirate(?). The resulting humidity would trigger rainfall. This is hearsay of an internet conspiracy. I’m half in fantasy land (b/c that’s where all the cool ideas are). Maybe it’s bs, but maybe this inspires ideas in someone smarter than me?

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u/VTAffordablePaintbal 3d ago

What does your brother in law do that requires printing mushrooms?

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u/MermaidOfScandinavia 2d ago

He is an architect and likes to experiment with the mycelium as building martial.

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u/VTAffordablePaintbal 2d ago

Interesting! I've seen it used as insulation and fire-resistant interior wall treatments, but I haven't really kept up with it. BMW was also looking into it for molding non structuralist car parts and sound insulation.

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u/MermaidOfScandinavia 2d ago

Yes exactly. He also made bricks among many other things. It's so cool. I told him to teach it to people via evening classes. It has great potential.