Silence, Grown from Nature.
Sound-absorbing lighting and acoustic panels, biofabricated from mushroom mycelium and carbon-sequestering hemp.
Acoustic Performance, Naturally
Long before acoustical engineers, forests were absorbing sound, diffusing energy, and returning us to stillness. At MushLume, we've taken that lesson to heart — and into the built environment.
Our acoustic systems are grown, not manufactured. They perform. They don't pollute. And they bring the quiet beauty of the natural world into the spaces where people live, work, and gather.
The Science of Stillness
How Does Mycelium Absorb Sound?
Mycelium — the branching root structure of fungi — is nature's own acoustic material. Packed into every cubic inch of our biomaterial are over eight miles of thread-like filaments called hyphae. This extraordinarily dense network naturally intercepts and dissipates sound waves, converting acoustic energy into negligible amounts of heat rather than bouncing it back into a room.
The result is a material that is not only biodegradable and carbon-sequestering, but genuinely functional as an acoustic solution — with no foams, no resins, no off-gassing, and no synthetic materials of any kind.
NRC Performance Our mycelium biomaterial achieves an NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) of 0.6, measured across standard frequency ranges.
Material comparison
Mycelium (MushLume) |
Conventional foam | Fiberglass | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material origin | Grown, agricultural byproduct | Petroleum-based | Mineral / synthetic |
| Biodegradable | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Off-gassing / VOCs | None | Yes | Yes |
| NRC rating | 0.60 | 0.70 – 0.95 | 0.75 – 0.95 |
| End of life | Home compostable | Landfill | Landfill |
| Made in USA | ✓ Brooklyn, NY | Varies | Varies |
NRC = Noise Reduction Coefficient (0–1 scale). Higher values indicate greater sound absorption.
Three Functions, One Solution
Light. Art. Acoustics. All in one.
Our acoustic systems are available in two primary configurations — for spaces that want to do more with less.
Acoustic Lighting
Our dual-function acoustic lighting integrates illumination and sound absorption into a single grown form. No extra panels. No visible acoustic treatment. Just beautiful objects that quietly do the work.
Available as pendants and wall sconces, these fixtures can be arranged individually or clustered in configurations that increase both light output and acoustic performance as the installation grows.
Best for: Restaurants, hotels, hospitality lounges, open offices, wellness studios, residential great rooms.
Acoustic Lighting
Our dual-function acoustic lighting integrates illumination and sound absorption into a single grown form. No extra panels. No visible acoustic treatment. Just beautiful objects that quietly do the work.
Available as pendants and wall sconces, these fixtures can be arranged individually or clustered in configurations that increase both light output and acoustic performance as the installation grows.
Best for: Restaurants, hotels, hospitality lounges, open offices, wellness studios, residential great rooms.
Acoustic Systems
For larger projects, we design full acoustic installation systems — curated arrangements of lighting and/or panels that are specified for the space, scaled to the acoustic goals, and detailed for installation. We work directly with architects, interior designers, and project teams from concept through delivery.
Recent work includes public infrastructure, hospitality, and cultural institutions.
Applications
The Right Space Makes All the Difference
Acoustic systems designed for where people gather, work, and restore.
Hospitality
Restaurants, lobbies, hotel rooms, and spa environments where ambient noise undermines the experience.
Workplace & coworking
Open offices where concentration is currency and sound bleeds from every corner.
Wellness & healthcare
Yoga studios, meditation spaces, therapy environments, and integrative health centers.
Education & civic
Libraries, learning commons, government facilities, and transit infrastructure.
Residential
Great rooms, dining areas, home studios — where a beautiful object can also bring quiet.
Meet the Team
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Monet Goode
FOUNDER
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
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Emmett Marsh
SALES MANAGER
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care. -
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Eleanor Parks
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience. -
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Karl Holland
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.
