Mycelium Ecology

As more people seek nature-immersed living in cities, construction is increasingly encroaching on eco-sensitive areas to meet this demand. Ashish Acharya from Propsoch highlights the current trends and potential risks if this continues unchecked. While it’s encouraging to see more appreciation for green spaces, we must recognize that cities may not always offer what we need. It’s time to explore options that support harmonious coexistence with nature for a sustainable future. 🌿 What are your thoughts? Should we continue seeking city-based options or consider broader possibilities? Tell us! #GreenInvestments #RealEstate #SustainableArchitecture #Sustainability #DreamHouse Vinod Chandramouli

Sir David Attenborough offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate communication occurring in nature, revealing how flowers signal to bees through subtle electrical fields. 🐝 These signals inform the bees that a particular flower is already occupied, showcasing the remarkable ways in which plants and pollinators interact in their shared ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/d9UCfxWW

Welcoming Dr. Shataparna Banerjee to the Dancing Frog Collective ✨🌿 As a dedicated molecular biologist and passionate educator, her expertise and voice will be invaluable in advancing our conservation efforts within the ancient Western Ghats forests. Dr. Bannerjee’s commitment to scientific inquiry aligns perfectly with our mission of sustainability and ecological preservation, and we're looking forward to witness how her presence will not only enrich our collective knowledge but also inspire a deeper understanding of the delicate ecosystems we strive to protect. We are excited to have her in the Collective, embracing the wonders of the forest and making up for the experiences she missed in her younger years. As our Collective continues to grow, our Residences are becoming increasingly limited! We now have just 3 Residences available. Reach out to learn more! 🙌 Vinod Chandramouli

#Bengaluru! 📍 Our Open House at HUNDREDHANDS on 26th and 27th October is drawing closer and we couldn't be more thrilled. Here's what you can look forward to: 🎥 Kick-off with a Movie & Presentation: Get an overview of our project and discover the vision behind Dancing Frog Habitat. ✏️ Design Philosophy Insights: Our lead architects will share the principles of nature-immersed living, helping you appreciate the thoughtful design behind the habitat. 🎞️ Immersive VR Walkthrough: Experience a stunning virtual tour of the Habitat, including the Residences and the Interpretation Arena. 🫱🏽🫲🏽 Meet & Greet with Founders: Engage with our Founders and Collective Members to learn about their journeys and get answers to your questions. 🎁 Parting Gift & Live Feed: As you leave, enjoy a live video feed from the Habitat and take home a special gift to enhance your experience. We’re excited about this line-up and can’t wait to see you there! RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/dFz3aFyj Hurry, limited spots available. Vinod Chandramouli

📍#Bengaluru folks! 📣 Dancing Frog Habitat is coming to your city!!! And we would love to invite you for an exclusive experience at our architect’s office! Join us at HUNDREDHANDS, MG Road, to explore how our project seamlessly integrates nature with modern living, and chat with our founders about our unique equity model and flexible payment options. You’ll also have a chance to meet some of our Collective members, who could be your future neighbors. We look forward to a day of inspiration, connection, and a shared passion for conservation. Please RSVP select your preferred time slot at https://lnkd.in/dFz3aFyj 🙌 Vinod Chandramouli

We love to see Fungi finally getting the recognition it deserves! 🍄✨ As highlighted by Furci, recognizing fungi is crucial for understanding and preserving our ecosystems. Just as we can’t diagnose a disease without a blood test, we can’t fully grasp nature without considering fungi — the foundation of life on Earth. This new pledge in UK and Chile emphasizes our long-standing reliance on Fungi for a healthy ecosystem, food, medicine, and more. Check out the full article for more insights! https://lnkd.in/eenpQRuZ

We’re back with another episode of Mycelium Dialogues! 🙌 This time we sat down with Ashish Acharya from Propsoch and dove deep into the current state of real estate investments in India. In this episode, you get industry insights and a bird’s eye view on the range of options you have when it comes to buying your next home — prospective locations, various investment models, a peek into shifting buyer mentalities and the ROI you can expect from your choices. Here, Ashish elaborates on how buyers have been prioritizing living near or within greener areas with open spaces since 2020. As a customer-centric property platform, the experts at Propsoch bring a wealth of market insights, helping home seekers eliminate confusion and find their dream home with ease. While we did cover green investments in previous episodes with Harpreet Singh Grover and Arun Mani , this episode paints a clearer picture with the help of a trusted industry expert! If you fall under the 4th category of investors looking take the leap and reside in an ancient forest, stay tuned, we have something exciting in store for you. Check out the full episode at https://lnkd.in/dbez2eci Vinod Chandramouli | Nishanth Prasannan

Let's face it: the Western Ghats are home to complex ecosystems, teeming with rich biodiversity and numerous micro-ecological zones. So, it's safe to say that no aerial survey or broad reports can begin to uncover the wealth of knowledge that lies under its canopies. As senior wildlife expert Ullas Karanth emphasizes, grassroots-level studies through the involvement of locals is crucial for the successful implementation of environmental protection initiatives. https://lnkd.in/dpJk5UMe

The ancient Shola grasslands are not only home to rare and unique species but also serve as the source for many rivers in South India. This informative seminar by Dr Jayashree Ratnam from the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore illustrates the importance of this grassland-forest mosaic — one that was inaccurately labeled a degraded anthropogenic landscape by earlier colonial foresters, treated as such, and now needs urgent restoration and care. Definitely worth a weekend deep dive 🌿 https://lnkd.in/dwqnRN-E

It's always a breath of fresh air to see more being uncovered in the thriving biodiversity hotspot that is the Western Ghats. The rare Mimetus spider species now stand at a total of 3 subspecies, all in the southern region of India. The last recorded Mimetus species was documented 118 years ago making this discovery a significant and sensational one. 🕷️ https://lnkd.in/dPwuu7_m