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Product · InnDex 35 · Evidence provided · High specification risk
Mycelium-based acoustic wall tiles grown on agricultural waste; αw 0.5 absorption for interior spaces.
ARCHISONIC tiles are cultivated from fungal mycelium bonded to reclaimed agricultural substrate, forming a soft-relief panel (300×300×24 mm) for interior acoustic treatment. It addresses acoustic comfort in open and flexible work/social spaces while positioning itself as a circular material alternative to synthetic foam or fiberglass. The product relies on mycelium's cellular structure for sound absorption and is marketed for its sensorial, organic aesthetic.
ARCHISONIC tiles cultivate fungal mycelium on reclaimed agricultural substrate to produce a 300×300×24mm acoustic wall panel with a claimed αw of 0.5, positioning it as a circular, petrochemical-free alternative to synthetic foam or fibreglass acoustic panels. The material story is genuine — biodegradable end-of-life, low embodied carbon, and an organic relief aesthetic that can serve interior identity objectives — and BIM/CAD integration reduces specification friction. An αw of 0.5 is moderate performance, suitable for general absorption in open-plan or social spaces but insufficient for sound-critical environments like meeting rooms, studios or auditoria where αw 0.7 and above is typically required; this is a meaningful scope constraint, not a marginal one. Two high-severity concerns govern specification risk: biological substrates in humid environments can support mould or material degradation, and fire rating transparency is absent — no clear flammability classification against EN or local standards has been published. The αw claim itself rests on vendor data without cited independent testing. For a specifier who can accept the absorption ceiling, confirm local humidity conditions, and has the time to pursue fire classification, this is a differentiated product in a thin field; for any project where fire code compliance or acoustic performance above mid-range is a requirement, those gaps must be resolved before the product can be specified.
ISO 354 acoustic testing confirmed for the product itself. Carbon-negative lifecycle claim lacks EPD, LCA, or third-party verification (all documented certifications on Impact Acoustic's site apply to ARCHISONIC Felt, not Mycelium Tile). Growth mechanism, sequestration rates, transport footprint, and end-of-life pathway are not independently audited. Adoption scope unclear — no project scale, sector, or deployment timeline data found. Durability under humidity, mechanical stress, and fire performance not detailed in available source material.
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