Fungal Ties refers to the associations of fungi - where they situate in relation to human and other non-human forms of life and how we can interact with them to define a new vernacular spatial model while nurturing environmental change and social engagement. The applied research focuses on mycelium as an active agent to forge new ties between building and ground, simultaneously fed by cultural codes and local practices. It has already been the subject of exploration from packaging substitutes to polyurethane foams and plastics, but also from building material such as brick modules, cladding and insulation elements, and public installations. The project investigates the place of mycelium in the built environment as a load-bearing organic material that fosters care through its life cycle. How can we make use of traditional knowledge juxtaposed with emerging technology to define a new vernacular architecture that gives back an added value to the land?