Mycelium Acoustic Panel: Growing, testing and designing with a novel bio-composite material

Mycelium composites are a novel material type. Mycelium is the ‘root’-network of a fungus and can be used to grow shapes on substrates of agricultural waste fibres. A few designs exist that use the material and information on material properties is limited. The goal of this thesis is to find out how mycelium composites can be produced, designed...

Bricks as Spatial Sound Modulators: Towards tuning the geometry

The current research is part of a trans-disciplinary discussion on the long-lasting impact of the acoustic environment on cognitive performance, literacy and auditory perception for preschool children, aiming to underlie the increasing necessity to perfectly tune every-day facilities such as schools and work spaces, rather...

A strategic approach to noise control in modern architecture

A study performed for Merford Noise Control with the aim to to investigate needs and wishes of architects regarding building acoustics in modern architecture and formulate strategic directions for portfolio extensions based on the competences of Merford.