RESOURCES
OPEN FUNG SURVEY RESULTS!
Earlier this year, Open Fung conducted a survey of over 125 people who are applying fungi in art, science, design and technology. Our goal was to better understand the people and unmet needs of this group. We asked about the impact of different open science tools, and we’re now using what we’ve heard from all of you to guide our work. We’re so grateful for the generosity of those across the globe who took time to share their insights with us!
Fungal Resources
Let's myceliate! The mycology community is thriving at every scale from the local to the global. We’ve compiled a growing list of resources including people and fungi, organizations and projects, books, papers and growing fungi.
Fungal Literature Sampler
The scientific literature on fungi and fungal biotechnology is rich and growing quickly. Open Fung has put together and summarized a sampler of papers on general views of fungi and how people can work with fungi to solve problems, with specifics on mycelium materials and Ganoderma fungi useful for mycomaterials. The bibliography is far from exhaustive, but offers points of entry to key ideas and lines of research to follow farther.
building with mycelium Composites: Strategies for aquafung and material design
by Sam Shoemaker
Sam Shoemaker’s 94-page compendium is now available to download for free on his website. It’s the first open-source guide dedicated to building with living mycelium composites. It brings together a decade of research into practical, field-tested methods for new and experienced cultivators alike.
He completed and published this compendium as part of his Mushroom Boat solo exhibition at Fulcrum Arts in Pasadena, California, which is on view from October 10, 2025 – January 17, 2026.