The document discusses various ways that nature can inspire design and business practices through biomimicry. It provides examples of biomimicry in product design, including products inspired by geckos, sharks, and bullet trains. It also discusses how nature serves as a model for sustainable economies and closed-loop systems, with examples of biomimicry in architecture like the Council House 2 building in Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
An architectural love of the living: Bio-inspired design in the pursuit of ec...Dr Maibritt Pedersen Zari
Conference presentation: 2009, Pedersen Zari, M. 'An architectural love of the living: Bio-inspired design in the pursuit of ecological regeneration and psychological wellbeing'. In Brebbia, C. (Ed), Sustainable Development IV, WIT Press.
A growing amount of architectural discourse explores analogies between ecosystems and living organisms, and architectural design that increases the capacity for regeneration. This is referred to here as bio-inspired design. This paper examines the relationship between biophilic and biomimetic approaches to architectural design as two aspects of bio-inspired design.
The theory that bio-inspired design is inherently linked in the creation of regenerative architecture, able to increase capacity for self repair in both living ecosystems and the human psyche is examined. Intersections, or mutualisms between design to improve the wellbeing of ecosystems and design to improve human wellbeing, such as biomimicry and biophilia, are analysed and may illustrate the key aspects of bio-inspired design that could contribute to regenerative design. The implications of such an approach are discussed, and the scientific basis of such a process is investigated.
Biochar Summit Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines (in November 2018)Christer Soderberg
Presentation of Biochar as a vehicle for soil enrichment and carbon sequestration organised by Mayor Richard Goma Gomez, and Congresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez, with the invaluable help of their teams and Cristine Hontanosas, who all helped make my stay in the Philipines an unforgettable experience.
Before and after the summit, test trials were carried out with the Ithaca Institute designed "Kon-Tiki" kiln, and a local team of "Char Masters" defined to spread knowledge and experience by promoting the application of biochar to soils for increased fertility, production and quality of organic agricultural produce.
More information at: www.circlecarbon.com
and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/circlecarbonlabs
There is also a Youtube video from the presentation, for those interested:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2I67QKgFLQ&fbclid=IwAR1N861aJvn5q4WX5bkXmSYuCW7Cw2U8z-BjkvHyK2FIJ_Q55bGycKWbxh4
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
An architectural love of the living: Bio-inspired design in the pursuit of ec...Dr Maibritt Pedersen Zari
Conference presentation: 2009, Pedersen Zari, M. 'An architectural love of the living: Bio-inspired design in the pursuit of ecological regeneration and psychological wellbeing'. In Brebbia, C. (Ed), Sustainable Development IV, WIT Press.
A growing amount of architectural discourse explores analogies between ecosystems and living organisms, and architectural design that increases the capacity for regeneration. This is referred to here as bio-inspired design. This paper examines the relationship between biophilic and biomimetic approaches to architectural design as two aspects of bio-inspired design.
The theory that bio-inspired design is inherently linked in the creation of regenerative architecture, able to increase capacity for self repair in both living ecosystems and the human psyche is examined. Intersections, or mutualisms between design to improve the wellbeing of ecosystems and design to improve human wellbeing, such as biomimicry and biophilia, are analysed and may illustrate the key aspects of bio-inspired design that could contribute to regenerative design. The implications of such an approach are discussed, and the scientific basis of such a process is investigated.
Biochar Summit Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines (in November 2018)Christer Soderberg
Presentation of Biochar as a vehicle for soil enrichment and carbon sequestration organised by Mayor Richard Goma Gomez, and Congresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez, with the invaluable help of their teams and Cristine Hontanosas, who all helped make my stay in the Philipines an unforgettable experience.
Before and after the summit, test trials were carried out with the Ithaca Institute designed "Kon-Tiki" kiln, and a local team of "Char Masters" defined to spread knowledge and experience by promoting the application of biochar to soils for increased fertility, production and quality of organic agricultural produce.
More information at: www.circlecarbon.com
and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/circlecarbonlabs
There is also a Youtube video from the presentation, for those interested:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2I67QKgFLQ&fbclid=IwAR1N861aJvn5q4WX5bkXmSYuCW7Cw2U8z-BjkvHyK2FIJ_Q55bGycKWbxh4
Environmental Science presentation about the 3R and their importance in our lives. Solely for academic or educational purposes. Also has informative video clips to aid understanding of the concept
PRACTICES & TECHNOLOGIES ADOPTED BY INTERNATIONAL PULP AND PAPER MILLS TO ENH...Arivalagan Arumugam
Many pulp and paper mills enhanced their environmental sustainability by adopting various practices and technologies. This presentation attempts to collate such practices and technologies among selected international pulp and paper mills in Europe, Americas, and Asia. Sources of information for this study are the sustainability reports published by these mills in the public domain. Such practices and technologies were related to raw materials, energy, water, treated wastewater, solid waste and emissions to the air. Practices adopted in plantations forest operations are also presented as adopted by some of the mills.
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The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
1. about BIOMIMICRY nature as model, measure and mentor
2. | BIOMIMICRY | 1.INTRODUCTION | 17th AUGUST | PAGE 2 | AN INTRODUCTION Design inspired by nature – NOT blind imitation but inspiration for transforming the principles of nature into successful design The Calla Lily A Water Mixer
9. | BIOMIMICRY | 3. NATURE’S ECONOMY | 17th AUGUST | PAGE 9 | NATURE’S ECONOMICS Difference between Type 1 and Type 3 Systems Good Poor Stability Important Unimportant Role of dead organic matter in regeneration Slow Fast Nutrient exchange rate between organisms and environment Good Poor Nutrient Conservation (closed-loop cycling) Developed Undeveloped Internal Symbiosis (cooperative relationships) Long, Complex Short, Simple Life Cycles Large Small Body Size High Low Species Diversity Weblike Linear Food Chain Mature Stages (Type 3) Developing Stages (Type 1) Ecosystem Attributes
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11. | BIOMIMICRY | 3. NATURE’S ECONOMY | 17th AUGUST | PAGE 11 | OUR MODUS OPERANDI How will we conduct business? FROM LINEAR… Type I Extraction to Production to Consumption to Disposal
12. | BIOMIMICRY | 4. OUR MODUS OPERANDI | 17th AUGUST | PAGE 12 | OUR MODUS OPERANDI How will we conduct business? SELF-SUSTAINING Type III TO…
14. IMMITATION IS THE SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY “ Beijing National Stadium”
15. | BIOMIMICRY | 4. BIOMIMICRY AND ARCHITECTURE | 18 th AUGUST | PAGE 2 | Bird Island Homes YTL Land’s Bird Island Green Homes Competition A Nest To Live In, Grant Associates (UK) Rafflesia by Zoka Zola (Chicago)
16. | BIOMIMICRY | 4. BIOMIMICRY AND ARCHITECTURE | 18 th AUGUST | PAGE 2 | Council House 2 Architecture (CH2), Mick Pearce with DesignInc., 2005 Maximum Six Green Star rating
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18. | BIOMIMICRY | 4. BIOMIMICRY AND ARCHITECTURE | 18th AUGUST | PAGE 2 | “ USE WASTE AS RESOURCES” Sustainable timber selection Recycled structural steel Recycled structural concrete PVC minimisation
19. | BIOMIMICRY | 4. BIOMIMICRY AND ARCHITECTURE | 18th AUGUST | PAGE 2 | “ USE WASTE AS RESOURCES” Recycled Untreated from old housing frames Use waste as amenities
20. | BIOMIMICRY | 4. BIOMIMICRY AND ARCHITECTURE | 18th AUGUST | PAGE 2 | “ GATHER AND USE ENERGY EFFICIENTLY” micro-turbine (co-generation) lifts generate power in breaking mode solar hot water produced by 48 square metres of solar hot water panels on roof, supplemented by gas boiler solar power (PV cells) : 3.5kW energy used to power Western timber shutters Gas-fired micro-turbine Electricity Waste heat Used in A/C plant Heating hot water; cooling via absorption chiller
21. | BIOMIMICRY | 4. BIOMIMICRY AND ARCHITECTURE | 18th AUGUST | PAGE 2 | “ OPTIMIZE RATHER THEN MAXIMIZE”
22. | BIOMIMICRY | 4. BIOMIMICRY AND ARCHITECTURE | 18th AUGUST | PAGE 2 | “ OPTIMIZE RATHER THEN MAXIMIZE”
23. | BIOMIMICRY | 4. BIOMIMICRY AND ARCHITECTURE | 18th AUGUST | PAGE 2 | “ OPTIMIZE RATHER THEN MAXIMIZE”
24. | BIOMIMICRY | 4. BIOMIMICRY AND ARCHITECTURE | 18th AUGUST | PAGE 2 | “ OPTIMIZE RATHER THEN MAXIMIZE”
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26. MASDAR - city as an eco-system Communities (MASDAR), Foster + Partners, 2007-2023 Carbon neutral, Zero waste community http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeuXryPNvWY&feature=related | BIOMIMICRY | 5.BIOMIMICRY AND ARCHITECTURE | 17th AUGUST | PAGE 16 |
27. “ USE WASTE AS RESOURCES” Human / Food waste Fertilizer use for plantation Food Source Human Closing the loop | BIOMIMICRY | 5.BIOMIMICRY AND ARCHITECTURE | 17th AUGUST | PAGE 17 |
28. “ OPTIMIZE RATHER THEN MAXIMIZE” Building Material (fencing) Manufacturer (recyclable plastics) After life of Masdar Manufacturer (concrete) Road Construction Doing more with less | BIOMIMICRY | 5.BIOMIMICRY AND ARCHITECTURE | 17th AUGUST | PAGE 18 |
29. “ DON’T FOUL THEIR NESTS” No Vehicle No power plant + = Carbon Neutral Electricity source from Green Technology | Banning of carbon main culprit (Vehicle) | BIOMIMICRY | 5.BIOMIMICRY AND ARCHITECTURE | 17th AUGUST | PAGE 19 |
30. “ DON’T DRAW DOWN RESOURCES” Grey water & Solid waste Crops H2O Caption Reduce 75% desalination Irrigation recovery 80% water recycled/reuse as many possible | Locally grown crops | BIOMIMICRY | 5.BIOMIMICRY AND ARCHITECTURE | 17th AUGUST | PAGE 20 |
31. “ SHOP LOCALLY” Within 200m reach to essential facility; including locally grown products 200m 200m 200m | BIOMIMICRY | 5.BIOMIMICRY AND ARCHITECTURE | 17th AUGUST | PAGE 21 |
32. POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS -City for the rich? Social equity? -Movable population bringing in waste; not recyclable? -City that’s highly dependent on electricity; adequate energy generated? -Zero carbon footprint; measurable? | BIOMIMICRY | 5.BIOMIMICRY AND ARCHITECTURE | 17th AUGUST | PAGE 22 |
33. waste into RESOURCE “ a source of supply and support: an available means ”
34. | BIOMIMICRY | 6. WASTE INTO RESOURCE | 17th AUGUST | PAGE 34 | FROM NATURE What do kidneys, mangrove roots and the hydrological cycle have in common? Filtration.
35. | BIOMIMICRY | 5. WASTE INTO RESOURCE | 17th AUGUST | PAGE 35 | LIFESAVER Making sterile water
36. | BIOMIMICRY | 5.WASTE INTO RESOURCE | 17 th AUGUST | PAGE - | SAWDUST/WOOD SHAVINGS Sawdust/wood shavings from cutting planks gathered and form into densed new wooden planks for furniture. Mixed in synthetic resin and laided into sheets. The sheets are then cold-pressed together and extruded to desired size. Used for furniture making. Or simply use it for horse bedding. Or as fertiliser in garden.
37. | BIOMIMICRY | 5. WASTE INTO RESOURCE | 17 th AUGUST | PAGE - | COCONUT SHELLS Large demand for performance fabrics that consists polyester or nylon(synthetic). Activated carbon from recycled coconut shells used to make socks, garments etc. Absorbs sweat and odors. Reduce the amount of cotton or synthetic materials while the coconut shells can taken from food processing factories.
39. TRASH = CASH? | BIOMIMICRY | 6. WASTE INTO ENERGY | 17 th AUGUST | PAGE - | Polymer Energy™ uses a process called catalytic pyrolysis to efficiently convert plastics to crude oil. 1000kg of typical plastic waste 775 litres of crude oil *Disposable shopping bags, containers for cleaners, cosmetics and cleaning products, plastic containers. *HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PP and some PET PLASTIC
40. TRASH = CASH? Landfill gas | BIOMIMICRY | 6. WASTE INTO ENERGY | 17 th AUGUST | PAGE - | Trash at landfills contributes to harmful landfill gas. Waste from: Water treatment plants, tree branches, leaves, bio-waste. Top of landfill waste is covered with soil to prevent methane from escaping into the atmosphere. A system of pipes and blowers 25m below ground collects gas and delivers it to a central location Collected gas converted into electricity
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45. | BIOMIMICRY | 8. CONCLUSION | 17th AUGUST | PAGE 2 | CONCLUSION To echo, listen, steward and immerse in nature Biomimicry presents itself as a basis, a foundation of a new research methodology instead of mere serendipity. Biomimicry has to be approached in a multi-disciplinary order of thought in order to understand the principles of nature to achieve a holistic design solution.
46. | BIOMIMICRY | 8. CONCLUSION | 17th AUGUST | PAGE 2 | CONCLUSION For nature has been field-tested for millions of years through evolution
