This document provides an overview of biomimicry, which is modeling design after nature. It defines biomimicry as the design and production of materials, structures, and systems inspired by biological entities and processes. Examples given include shark skin which reduces drag for speed and prevents parasites, and termite mounds which use tunnels and chimneys for cooling. The document explains that biomimicry is important as it allows designs that function sustainably like the natural world, after 3.8 billion years of evolution. It promotes a circular economy with no waste. Future applications discussed include an artificial leaf that mimics photosynthesis for sustainable energy, and a flexible material inspired by dragonfly skeletons.
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Biomimicry as a tool for sustainable products and processesMEGHANAJOSEPH
sustainable products and process, ideas from nature; principles, steps, approaches of biomimicry, forms, process, system, nature vs technology, organizations and institution, case studies, examples, cities the functions as forest
Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by NatureAnne Chen
"Biomimicry - Innovation Inspired by Nature." The Potential Application of Beehives on Capsule Hotels. Date completed: December 2013. Brief: Economics & Ethics in Sustainable Design - Final Project. For our final project, we were asked to select a chapter from Janine N. Benyus's book "Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature", summarize it, then relate it to a separate but related research study of our choosing. The chapter: "How Will We Harness Energy?" The study: "Study of Beehive and its potential 'biomimicry' application on Capsule Hotels in Tokyo, Japan" by Despoina Fragkou and Dr. Vicki Stevenson.
This project is on how Biomimicry could aid in developing new materials.
Image displayed in first slide (What is the current theory...) is of the Eden Project (http://www.edenproject.com/).
Bibliography:
Dallon A. (2017 Jan). THE BEST OF BIOMIMICRY: HERE’S 7 BRILLIANT EXAMPLES OF NATURE-INSPIRED DESIGN. Retrieved from http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/biomimicry-examples/
Ellen MacArthur Foundation. (2015). Schools Of Thought. Retrieved from: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy/schools-of-thought/biomimicry
Michael Pawlyn. (Nov 2010). Using nature's genius in architecture. TEDSalon London.URL:https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_pawlyn_using_nature_s_genius_in_architecture/transcript?language=en#t-190000
Rebecca O.B. (2014). Biomimicry: How Nature Can Streamline Your Business For Innovation.Forbes. Retrieved from: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rebeccabagley/2014/04/15/biomimicry-how-nature-can-streamline-your-business-for-innovation/#4cf03e074380
The Biomimicry Institute. (2017). EXAMPLES. Retrieved from https://biomimicry.org/biomimicry-examples/
Wikipedia. (2017). Biomimetics. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomimetics
Biomimicry offers a holistic and deeply rooted method for achieving true sustainability. Nature embodies more than four billion years of experience perfecting the designs and behaviors that make organisms and living systems thrive. This unique presentation was created by a biologist and architectural designer, both professionally trained in Biomimicry and sustainable building design.
A practicing architect, designer and sustainability consultant, Pius is teaching Environmental Design at TongJi University, Shanghai, School of Design and Innovation (D&I). For more than a decade he has researched, designed and taught in the realm of sustainable human environment. His current focus are urban ecology, biomimicry, sustainable materials, place-specific design, sustainable rural development projects, and sustainable mobility projects. Pius is director of the biomimetic design lab (http://bidl.tongji.edu.cn/) at D&I and instrumental in the creation of a Regional Biomimicry Network in China (BCN).
Pius presentation talks about what is biomimicry - its philosophy, goals, essential elements, methodology, most famous examples and current extent and actors, as well as the work in Tongji’s Biomimetic Design Lab.
Biomimicry is the field of science which is inspired from nature by one or the other way. There are thousands of ideas already present in the nature with the help of which we can modify or innovate new things to solve our complexes.
What does nature have to teach us about how to be more successful in our products, buildings, businesses and society?
With 3.8 billion years of experience, it turns out that nature can teach us plenty! In this brief seminar, we’ll begin to explore the new field of biomimicry - what it is, what it isn’t, and how to use it to become more successful in your practices. Examples will include the development of better products, improved performance in business and organizations, and how the Living Building Challenge applies the ideas to the built environment. Wear your running shoes!
This project is on how Biomimicry could aid in developing new materials.
Image displayed in first slide (What is the current theory...) is of the Eden Project (http://www.edenproject.com/).
Bibliography:
Dallon A. (2017 Jan). THE BEST OF BIOMIMICRY: HERE’S 7 BRILLIANT EXAMPLES OF NATURE-INSPIRED DESIGN. Retrieved from http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/biomimicry-examples/
Ellen MacArthur Foundation. (2015). Schools Of Thought. Retrieved from: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy/schools-of-thought/biomimicry
Michael Pawlyn. (Nov 2010). Using nature's genius in architecture. TEDSalon London.URL:https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_pawlyn_using_nature_s_genius_in_architecture/transcript?language=en#t-190000
Rebecca O.B. (2014). Biomimicry: How Nature Can Streamline Your Business For Innovation.Forbes. Retrieved from: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rebeccabagley/2014/04/15/biomimicry-how-nature-can-streamline-your-business-for-innovation/#4cf03e074380
The Biomimicry Institute. (2017). EXAMPLES. Retrieved from https://biomimicry.org/biomimicry-examples/
Wikipedia. (2017). Biomimetics. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomimetics
Biomimicry offers a holistic and deeply rooted method for achieving true sustainability. Nature embodies more than four billion years of experience perfecting the designs and behaviors that make organisms and living systems thrive. This unique presentation was created by a biologist and architectural designer, both professionally trained in Biomimicry and sustainable building design.
A practicing architect, designer and sustainability consultant, Pius is teaching Environmental Design at TongJi University, Shanghai, School of Design and Innovation (D&I). For more than a decade he has researched, designed and taught in the realm of sustainable human environment. His current focus are urban ecology, biomimicry, sustainable materials, place-specific design, sustainable rural development projects, and sustainable mobility projects. Pius is director of the biomimetic design lab (http://bidl.tongji.edu.cn/) at D&I and instrumental in the creation of a Regional Biomimicry Network in China (BCN).
Pius presentation talks about what is biomimicry - its philosophy, goals, essential elements, methodology, most famous examples and current extent and actors, as well as the work in Tongji’s Biomimetic Design Lab.
Biomimicry is the field of science which is inspired from nature by one or the other way. There are thousands of ideas already present in the nature with the help of which we can modify or innovate new things to solve our complexes.
What does nature have to teach us about how to be more successful in our products, buildings, businesses and society?
With 3.8 billion years of experience, it turns out that nature can teach us plenty! In this brief seminar, we’ll begin to explore the new field of biomimicry - what it is, what it isn’t, and how to use it to become more successful in your practices. Examples will include the development of better products, improved performance in business and organizations, and how the Living Building Challenge applies the ideas to the built environment. Wear your running shoes!
Biomimicry is a process by which an innovation is produced by imitated life or we can say nature.
A technology-based on nature's process.
The technology is formed by taking Nature as 3Ms i.e Model, Measure, and mentor.
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Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
2. What is Biomimicry?
2 Google Dictionary
noun
the design and production of
materials, structures, and
systems that are modeled on
biological entities and processes.
For example…
3. 3
disrupts the formation of
eddies (for speed) &
discourages parasitic
growth
Applications:
• Swimsuit
• Hulls
• Surfaces in hospitals
Sharkskin
4. 4
a lot of cooling chimneys
and tunnels
Applications:
• Sustainable design
Termite den
5. Why is biomimicry important?
• The more our world functions like the natural world,
the more likely we are to endure on this home that is
ours, but not ours alone.
• Biomimicry uses an ecological standard to judge the
sustainability of our innovations - after 3.8 billion years
of evolution, nature has learned what works and what
lasts.
• Use of ‘sustainable design’ concepts so that there is no
such thing as waste – move towards the ‘circular
economy’.
• Biomimicry is a new way of viewing and valuing
nature. It introduces an era based not on what we can
extract from the natural world, but what we can learn
from it.
5 The Biomimicry Institute [http://www.biomimicryinstitute.org]
6. Future applications
• Artificial LeafTechnology developed by Professor Daniel NACERA at MIT
(mimicry of photosynthesis) this technology can create sustainable energy at
low cost
• Shrilk a thin, flexible component inspired by dragonfly skeleton component
the chitin that is easy and affordable to produce, it can replace the plastic
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7. Future applications
• Zone libellule (Dragonfly) developed by GDF Suez by recreating a biodiversity
zone downriver of water treatment plant that purify waste waters
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