This paper explores the properties and applications of mycelium-bound composites (MBCs) under various manufacturing conditions. MBCs, created by combining lignocellulosic sub-products with fungal mycelium, offer significant advantages such as low density, thermal and acoustic insulation, and environmental sustainability. The study evaluates the physical and mechanical properties of MBCs, including density, water absorption, compressive strength, flexural strength, tensile strength, and Young's modulus. The influence of fungal species, substrate type, temperature, and humidity on these properties is discussed. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation (FCE) methods are applied to rank MBCs for non-primary structural members, with *Pleurotus ostreatus* identified as the most promising species. The paper also reviews future advancements in MBC manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing and the integration of additives, highlighting their potential to enhance MBCs' performance and expand their applications in civil engineering.This paper explores the properties and applications of mycelium-bound composites (MBCs) under various manufacturing conditions. MBCs, created by combining lignocellulosic sub-products with fungal mycelium, offer significant advantages such as low density, thermal and acoustic insulation, and environmental sustainability. The study evaluates the physical and mechanical properties of MBCs, including density, water absorption, compressive strength, flexural strength, tensile strength, and Young's modulus. The influence of fungal species, substrate type, temperature, and humidity on these properties is discussed. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation (FCE) methods are applied to rank MBCs for non-primary structural members, with *Pleurotus ostreatus* identified as the most promising species. The paper also reviews future advancements in MBC manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing and the integration of additives, highlighting their potential to enhance MBCs' performance and expand their applications in civil engineering.