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Fungi Network

Adaptive Reuse & Extension project

Studio Advisor:

Professor Sarosh Anklesaria & Professor Jonathan Kline
 

Location:

Pittsburgh, USA
 

Scale:

110,000 sq.ft (total built up)
 

Duration:

14 weeks


Award / Recognition:

Project exhibited in Just Transition exhibition, Venice Exhibition 2023

Project Objectives:

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Fungi Network addresses inequities in Homewood through circularity, pedagogy, and biomaterials, countering disinvestment and fostering social and ecological resilience. 

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Partnering with Construction Junction, it enhances the circular economy with mycelium and unprocessed materials. The project repurposes existing structures, integrating research and processing facilities. 

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Residents gain training and job opportunities in decarbonized materials. Celebrating community culture, it provides artist spaces and fosters a Just Transition toward sustainability.
 

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© 2026 by Shail Sheth

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