Mushroom Power: The Magic Behind BuzziSpace’s Mycelium Acoustic Panels

BuzziSpace’s sustainability goals have always been closely intertwined with the company’s DNA. Since 2007, the innovative and boundary-pushing company has turned car filling into recycled PET felt. The hero material soon became the backbone for the majority of its beloved acoustic panels seen in many Fortune 500 offices, educational spaces, and restaurants. 

To continue pushing its sustainability goals, acoustics pioneer BuzziSpace announced its BuzziReFamily, a revolutionary line of sustainable, reengineered, and repurposed solutions, setting a new standard for eco-conscious living and workspaces. Along with this new initiative, the company is fully embracing new organic materials into its lauded collection of lighting and furniture solutions. 

For 2024, BuzziSpace will proudly introduce its BuzziReForm concept, a line of mycelium-based acoustic panels. Leveraging the remarkable properties of mycelium—the fibrous root structure of mushrooms—BuzziReForm offers a revolutionary approach to acoustic comfort while championing environmental responsibility.

Designed with a commitment to sustainability, BuzziSpace's mycelium-based acoustic panels harness the intricate root structure of fungi, which is 100% grown and crafted from local organic waste materials in Europe, serving as a fully biodegradable alternative to other acoustic panels in the company's award-winning catalog.

The first model of the BuzziReForm collection is BuzziReForm Brut, which draws inspiration from brutalist architecture and the works of visionary Belgian architect Constantin Brodzki. This design is specifically influenced by the CBR building, which Brodzki co-designed with Marcel Lambrichs, located in Brussels, Belgium. BuzziReForm Brut features the same block-like shapes and concrete structures that were prominent in the 1950s. The sandy beige color of concrete even inspires the design.

Bio-Based Acoustic Power

BuzziReForm's intricate network of mycelium fibres helps absorb sound, diminishing noise pollution and enhancing acoustic clarity in diverse settings, from bustling offices to serene residential spaces. 

Furthermore, BuzziReForm not only reduces waste but also contributes to healthier indoor environments. This perfectly ties in with the company’s SBTi goals set in place for 2030 of reducing its operational emissions by 60% and its supply chain emissions by 42%.

The BuzziReForm concept features one model that can seamlessly integrate into any architectural or interior design concept, boasting organic elegance while enriching the acoustic environment. Play around with the 40 cm x 40 cm panels for various setups or repetitive patterns for your very own brutalist theme in your chosen space. The slight curve in the panels additionally provides a multi-dimensional effect, further elevating the overall interior. When there’s no longer a need for BuzziReForm, break it down by hand and compost it. It’s that simple!

With the innovative BuzziReForm mycelium-based acoustic panels, BuzziSpace continues to lead the way toward a greener, more harmonious future for both indoor spaces and the planet.