My final year project was looking at designing a tree shelter that would eliminate the plastic pollution associated with tree planting. The Shroom Shelter is a compostable tree shelter made from mycelium, offering a plastic-free alternative for tree planting.
Below is a summary of my project, showing how the concept was developed, highlighting the key features of the shelter design.
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I would like to thank my user group for their feedback and support throughout the development of this concept. Finally, a special thanks to GSA Sustainability for providing funding for this project.
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