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Transforming building materials with regenerative, hemp-based mycelium composites for a sustainable future.

• Patented innovation: First structural mycelium composite designed to replace timber and adhesives.
• Sustainable process: Uses agricultural waste and mycelium to produce strong, compostable materials.
• Environmental impact: Hemp-based materials store carbon and regenerate soil, reducing reliance on forests.
• Market-ready technology: Partnerships with leading research institutions and manufacturers for commercialization.
• Circular economy: Focus on local supply networks and prefab techniques for scalable, sustainable building solutions.

Okom wrks labs is pioneering the development of regenerative, structural building materials by harnessing hemp and mycelium. With a patented process that creates “zerø-frm,” the world’s first structurally sound mycelium-based composite, the company aims to transform the building materials industry by replacing timber and petroleum-based products with sustainable, carbon-storing alternatives. By leveraging agricultural residues and innovative prefabrication techniques, okom wrks labs is driving a circular economy approach to construction, promoting environmental sustainability, and reducing embodied carbon emissions.

The company’s technology uses fast-growing crops like hemp to produce materials that not only outperform traditional lumber but also regenerate soil and sequester significant amounts of CO2. Funds raised will support critical research and development efforts, including advanced automation equipment and material testing, to bring zerø-frm to market. With partnerships at institutions such as the Autodesk Tech Center and Argonne National Lab, okom wrks labs is poised to meet the urgent need for sustainable solutions in the built environment while fostering local economic growth and reducing reliance on finite natural resources.

Company Info

okom wrks labs develops zerø-frm, a structural mycelium-based composite offering sustainable building solutions.

okom wrks labs develops zerø-frm, the world’s first structural mycelium-based composite, designed to replace traditional lumber and adhesives in construction. Using a patented process, zerø-frm combines hemp and mycelium to create a durable, biodegradable material that is backyard compostable and supports a circular economy. By leveraging agricultural residues and eliminating the need for industrial pressures or adhesives, okom wrks produces a sustainable building material that provides a carbon-storing alternative to timber, addressing both environmental and economic challenges in the construction industry.

The company focuses on prefabricated building systems, such as structural insulated panels (SIPs), to meet the growing demand for efficient, eco-friendly construction materials. With collaborations including Argonne National Lab and a residency at the Autodesk Tech Center, okom wrks is advancing R&D efforts to improve material performance and meet regulatory standards. The company prioritizes local manufacturing supply networks to promote economic benefits in farming communities while tackling the environmental impact of traditional construction methods.