This presentation gives you Information regarding Resource degradation, climate change regional and local environmental issues, carbon Credits and carbon trading, carbon footprint, carbon sequestration - carbon capture and storage (CCS) environmental management standard ISO 14,000 series, life-cycle analysis scope and goal, Biomimicking
Sustainability concepts in Civil Engineering - Module-3Abhilash B L
This Module deals with Sustainable Design which consists of following topics
*Basic concepts of sustainable habitat,
*Green buildings
*Green building certification GRIHA
*IGBC certification for buildings,
*Materials for building construction
*Material selection for sustainable buildings design,
*Energy-efficient building design,
*Passive solar design technique,
*Thermal storage strategies
*sustainable transport
A brief overview on how civil engineers can participate in making global sustainable development. from the Civil Engineering Student Society Conference (CESSCON), University of Khartoum, Mar 2016.
Definition of green building. Advantages of implementation of green building. Countries having councils for helping the concept grow. How to make a green building cost effective. Cost and payoff of green building.
Sustainability concepts in Civil Engineering - Module-3Abhilash B L
This Module deals with Sustainable Design which consists of following topics
*Basic concepts of sustainable habitat,
*Green buildings
*Green building certification GRIHA
*IGBC certification for buildings,
*Materials for building construction
*Material selection for sustainable buildings design,
*Energy-efficient building design,
*Passive solar design technique,
*Thermal storage strategies
*sustainable transport
A brief overview on how civil engineers can participate in making global sustainable development. from the Civil Engineering Student Society Conference (CESSCON), University of Khartoum, Mar 2016.
Definition of green building. Advantages of implementation of green building. Countries having councils for helping the concept grow. How to make a green building cost effective. Cost and payoff of green building.
analysis and design of mutistoried residential building by using staad pro
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ANYLYSIS AND DESIGN OF HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING BY USING ETABS
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One of the evocative structural design solutions for sustainable tall buildings is embraced by the diagrid (diagonal grid) structural scheme. Diagrid, with a perimeter structural configuration characterized by a narrow grid of diagonal members involved both in gravity and in lateral load resistance, has emerged as a new design trend for tall-shaped complex structures, and is becoming increasingly popular due to aesthetics and structural performance. Since it requires less structural steel than a conventional steel frame, it provides for a more sustainable structure. This study focuses on the structural performance of a steel tall building, using FEM nonlinear analyses. Numerical comparisons between a traditional outrigger system and different diagrid configurations (with three different diagrid inclinations) are presented for a building of 40 stories, with a total height of 160m, and a footprint of 36m x 36m. The sustainability of the building (in terms of structural steel weight saving) is assessed, together with the structural behavior.
analysis and design of mutistoried residential building by using staad pro
we considered g+4 residential building
ANYLYSIS AND DESIGN OF HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING BY USING ETABS
copy below Link to view presentation
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vamsiila@gmail.com
One of the evocative structural design solutions for sustainable tall buildings is embraced by the diagrid (diagonal grid) structural scheme. Diagrid, with a perimeter structural configuration characterized by a narrow grid of diagonal members involved both in gravity and in lateral load resistance, has emerged as a new design trend for tall-shaped complex structures, and is becoming increasingly popular due to aesthetics and structural performance. Since it requires less structural steel than a conventional steel frame, it provides for a more sustainable structure. This study focuses on the structural performance of a steel tall building, using FEM nonlinear analyses. Numerical comparisons between a traditional outrigger system and different diagrid configurations (with three different diagrid inclinations) are presented for a building of 40 stories, with a total height of 160m, and a footprint of 36m x 36m. The sustainability of the building (in terms of structural steel weight saving) is assessed, together with the structural behavior.
A review of climate change and impending planetary health catastrophe and its relevance to Island communities and there public health services. Presented to the 25th Inter-Island Public Health Forum, Gibraltar, October 18th 2018. 181017 long version middletonj planetary health or plexit iiphf gibraltar
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Climate Change: A Business Guide to Action PlanningPECB
Today, businesses struggle to adapt their policies and operations to the reality of a changing climate. More than ever, it is critical for organizations to make informed decision-making on the best actions to take to ensure their long-term viability and success.
In this webinar, we will review the state of climate action planning for the business. We will start off with a review of current (as well as foreseeable future) mandatory governmental policies and legislation, before moving on to action planning strategies for business organizations. We will look at some of the important benefits of climate action planning (innovation, opportunity, risk reduction, cost savings, efficiency). We will review the important concept of "carbon footprint": how to calculate it, and the how-to's of carbon reporting using major international protocols (such as GRI, CDP, GRESB, etc.). We will take a quick look at various mitigation and adaption measures that organizations may undertake, before closing out the session with some tips for success.
Main points covered:
• What is Climate Change?
- Definitions
- major contributors and effects
• Climate Action Planning
- Government legislation and policies
- Business approaches
- Benefits (innovation, opportunity, cost savings, efficiency)
- Carbon Footprint (measurement and reporting)
- Mitigation and adaptation measures
• Tips for Success
- how and where to start
- Setting priorities
- Communications
Presenter:
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FICCI-IIFA Global Business Forum Presentation (April 24, 2014)Laura Lee Dooley
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Climate change is a pressing issue that the world is facing today. The effects of global warming are becoming increasingly evident, and the situation seems to be getting worse with each passing year.
According to recent studies, it is predicted that by the year 2025, the effects of climate change will become irreversible, leading to catastrophic consequences for the planet.
Cambridge Climate Leaders Reference Guide is designed to give leaders an introduction to climate change and the complexities associated with it.
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The four broad themes are:
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The Economics and Technology of Climate Change;
Policy Responses to Climate Change; and
Business Responses to Climate Change.
Building Materials & Construction Module - 5Abhilash B L
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understand environmental issues due to building materials and the energy consumption in manufacturing building materials and the alternative building technologies which are followed in present construction field.
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6th International Conference on Machine Learning & Applications (CMLA 2024)ClaraZara1
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Sustainability concepts in Civil Engineering - Module-2
1. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
ABHILASH B.L. M.Tech, IGBC-AP.
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Civil Engineering
Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering
Mysuru – 570002.
Sustainability Concepts in Civil
Engineering (18CV654)
2. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Module 2 - Global Environmental Issue
• Resource degradation
• Climate change
• Regional and Local Environmental Issues.
• Carbon credits and carbon trading, carbon foot print Carbon sequestration-Carbon
capture and storage (CCS).
• Environmental management standards
• ISO 14000 series
• Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)-Scope and Goal
• Bio-mimicking.
4. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Environmental issues are any such issues created due to human activities and cause harm to the
environment.
Environmental issues are harmful effects of human activity on the biophysical environment.
They relate to the anthropogenic effects on the natural environment, which are loosely divided
into causes, effects and mitigation, noting that effects are interconnected and can cause new
effects.
Environmental Issues are interconnected, that means one issue accelerate the other e.g. water
pollution accelerate the rate of air pollution causes global warming.
5. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Resource
stock or supply of money material staff and other assets that can be drawn on by a person
or organization in order to function
Resource degradation
is the deterioration of the resources such as air water and soil the Destruction of ecosystem
and the extinction of wildlife
According to UN it is the reduction of the capacity of the environment to meet social and
ecological objectives and needs
RESOURCE DEGRADATION
6. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Environmental Degradation
• Deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air,
water and soil;
• the destruction of ecosystems and the extinction of wildlife.
• Environmental degradation is one of the ten threats officially cautioned by
the High-level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change of the United
Nations.
7. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
DEGRADATION TYPES
1. Water pollution
2. Land degradation
3. Air pollution
4. Mining degradation
Prithvi – Earth
Jal – Water
Agni – Fire
Vayu – Air
Akaash – Space / Ether
8. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
o Air quality
o Asthma
o Birth defect
o Developmental disability
o Endocrine disruptors
o Environmental impact of the coal industry
o Environmental impact of nanotechnology
o Electromagnetic radiation and health
o Lead poisoning
o Leukemia
o Nanotoxicology
o Nature deficit disorder
o One Health
o Sick Building Syndrome
o Environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing
9. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
WATER DETERIOTION
It is Estimated that 1 in 3 people over the entire globe are already facing water shortages.
1/5th of the world’s population live in areas of physical water scarcity.
The worst sufferers are the rural people as they do not have the luxury of municipal water
supply.
10. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
LAND DEGRADATION
The reduction in the capacity of the land to provide ecosystem goods and services and assure
its function for a period of time
12. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
AIR POLLUTION
Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, Particulate Matter or biological materials into
the atmosphere that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or cause
damage to the natural environment.
13. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Global warming
Global dimming
Fossil fuels
Sea level rise
Greenhouse gas
Ocean acidification
Environmental impact of the coal industry
Urban Heat Islands
Flooding
Climate Change
14. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Climate change refers to a change in average weather conditions, that exists for an extended
period of time.
Many frequent changes in climate had occurred on our earth.
A number of natural factors like continental drift, earth’s tilt, ocean currents etc were
responsible for such climatic changes. Recently , many anthropogenic (originating in human
activity) causes have led to an alarming variations in climatic patterns all over the world.
These include :-
1. Increase in the usage of fossil fuels
2. Deforestation
3. Population growth, urbanization and industrial revolution
15. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Increase in the usage of fossil fuels : Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas ) are used as
energy sources all over the world. Burning of fossil fuels produce CO2 ,which spreads into the
atmosphere leading to global warming and increase in the temperature.
Deforestation: When trees are cut down on a large scale, the amount of atmospheric CO2
increases, leading to global warming and increase in the temperature.
Population growth, urbanization and industrial revolution: More and more needs of the
people have to be satisfied for which cities were developed and industries were set up on a
large scale. All these have led to an increase in the amount of greenhouse gases resulting in
global climatic changes.
16. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Increase in global surface temperature: climatic changes lead to increase in temperature levels all over the world
and thereby disturbing the balance of whole eco-system.
Changes in climate can put pressure on the whole natural system, leading to ecological imbalance.
Melting of glaciers : It leads to rise in sea levels
Ocean acidification: oceans absorb CO2 into the atmosphere, making them more acidic.
Availability of fresh water decreases.
Changes in rainfall pattern (high and low rainfall) may occur.
Occurrence of drought, heat waves and flood.
Breeding pattern, migration pattern and the entire life cycle of plants
and animals are disturbed due to climatic change.
Climatic change will increase
Effects of climatic change
18. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Control measures
Promote renewable energy usage(solar energy, wind energy etc)
Depend more on public transport system to reduce the use of fossil fuels.
Afforestation and reforestation
Adopt 3R concept whenever possible.
Reduce energy consumption at home, office etc
19. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Regional and Local Environmental Issues . . .
• Waste Disposal.
• Fresh Water Scarcity.
• Global Warming.
• Polar Melting.
• Ocean Acidification.
• Desertification.
• Pollution.
• Endangered Species.
20. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Environmental Impact of Reservoirs-
• Fragmentation of river ecosystems
• Riverline and coastal erosion
• Change in Water temperature
• Reservoir sedimentation
Drainage
Flooding
Landslide
Water Scarcity in Agriculture
Waste Disposal.
21. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
-In the I=PAT equation, the variable P represents the
population of an area, such as the world. Since the rise
of industrial societies, human population has been
increasing exponentially.
-The variable A, in the I=PAT equation stands for
affluence. It represents the average consumption of
each person in the population. As the consumption of
each person increases, the total environmental impact
increases as well.
-The T variable in the I=PAT equation represents how resource intensive the production of
affluence is; how much environmental impact is involved in creating, transporting and
disposing of the goods, services and amenities used. the unit for T is often tailored for the
situation I=PAT is being applied to. For example, for a situation where the human impact
on climate change is being measured, an appropriate unit for T might be greenhouse gas
emissions per unit of GDP.
23. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
• CARBON CREDITS
A carbon credit (often called a carbon offset) is a financial instrument or permit representing the
right to emit one tonne of CO2 (carbon dioxide) or CO2 e (carbon dioxide equivalent gases) into
the atmosphere.
It represents the amount of GHG s removed or reduced from the atmosphere from an emission
reduction project. This carbon credit can be used by governments, industry or private individuals
to offset damaging carbon emissions that they are generating. Thus carbon credits are used as a
permit to emit certain amount of CO2 into the atmosphere.
So, in a nutshell, carbon credit (often called carbon offset) is a credit for greenhouse emissions
reduced or removed from the atmosphere from an emission reduction project, which can be used,
by governments, industry or private individuals to compensate for the emissions they are
generating.
One carbon credit corresponds to one tonne of CO2 .
24. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
• CARBON CREDITS
Carbon credits are acquired through :-
Project based transactions - credits are acquired as a result of successful implementation of
carbon reduction projects. For eg:- If a private organization has successfully implemented
afforestation project and if it is found to have reduced carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, then
that private company can acquire carbon credits equivalent to their reduction levels.
Allowance based transactions - Regulatory authority issues allowances or permits to industries.
If one carbon credit is issued to an industry, it means that they can emit one tonne of carbon
dioxide or equivalent.
25. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
CARBON TRADING
It refers to buying and selling of carbon credits that have been either distributed by a
regulatory authority or generated by GHG emissions reduction projects. In cap & trade
mechanism, a regulatory authority limits (cap) the amount of GHG to be released over a
period of time. If organizations have a shortfall or surplus in GHG allowances, they can
engage in trade with each other.
Name
Allotted
Used
Company A
10 carbon credits
8 carbon credits
2 carbon credits not used
Company B
12 Carbon credits
14 carbon credits
2 carbon credits overused
Here company A can sell 2 carbon credits to company B for financial benefit. Thus a carbon market is created.
26. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
CARBON FOOT PRINT
Carbon footprint
Primary footprint - direct emission
of carbon dioxide as in the case of
burning of fossil fuels
Secondary footprint – indirect
emissions associated with manufacture
of a product
27. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
CARBON SEQUESTRATION
CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE (CCS).
29. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
CO2 separation/recovery methods are classified into the following three types:
• Chemical absorption method
• Physical absorption method
• Membrane separation method
Flue gas has low CO2 content and low pressure, and therefore, the chemical
absorption method is considered suitable for separating and recovering CO2 from
flue gas. Chiyoda is continuing efforts with a focus on the chemical absorption
method, aiming to put a CO2 separation/recovery system that allows for improved
energy efficiency in an entire plant to commercial use.
30. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Population – more people lead to more carbon emission
Energy – Here, carbon footprint emissions are collective, coming from a variety of
sources, namely industrial processes, transport and electricity and fuel emissions.
Industrialization – Since the industrial revolution began during the middle of the
twentieth century, CO2 has continued to rise unchecked and at alarming rates.
Agriculture – Most agricultural processes within developed and developing nations are
still being carried out commercially with the result that mass production of livestock has led
to large levels of methane gas being released into the atmosphere.
Main Contributors to Carbon Footprint
31. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Energy efficiency at home Buy renewable energy
Recycle and re-use – Vegetable produce can be converted into compost (or manure) for
gardens, even vegetable gardens. Instead of buying more food containers, plastic containers
sourced from the supermarket can be refashioned as ideal kitchen utensils
Plant a Tree – One of the best way to give it back to the environment is to plant trees.
Plants absorb CO2 and release oxygen that is then used by humans and animals. According to
the Urban Forestry Network, a single young tree absorbs 13 pounds of carbon dioxide each
year.
Buy local – Adding to the above remark, buying local, organic produce effectively
counters mass produced agricultural outcomes. There is a dramatic reduction in the amount of
plastic being used to package products and fuel usage during long road transits is also
reduced.
32. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
• Environmental management standards
Population explosion, rapid industrial growth – depletion of natural resources-
unsustainable.
Environmental management came as a response to the increasing seriousness
of the human impact on our environment.
Impacts – controlled – applying a systematic approach.
EMS – “Tool that enables an organization to control impact of its activities, products or
services on the natural environment.”
33. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Advantages:
• Serves as a tool to provide a systematic way of managing an
organization’s environmental affairs.
• Focuses on continual improvement of the system.
• Restrict and regulate overexploitation of natural resources.
• Set targets to reduce the use of energy and water and waste going to
landfill.
• Set environment friendly purchasing procedures.
34. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Basis EMS framework PDCA Cycle
• Plan-Do-Check-Act
Plan Planning, identifying environmental aspects and establishing goals in
accordance with the organizations environmental policy
Do Implement the planned processes which includes training and
operational controls
Check Checking (monitoring) and corrective actions
Act Reviewing, includes progress reviews and actions to make needed
changes which continually improve performance of the environmental
management system
35. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Environmental Management Standards
• EMS cannot be implemented in a random manner.
• Requires regular and robust verification to ensure its operation effectively.
• A set of standards are required.
36. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
• ISO 14000 series
Series of internationally recognized standards for
structuring the EMS of an organization and managing
the environmental performance of the system to
induce environmental improvement and cost savings.
Managed by the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO)
https://www.iso.org/iso-14001-environmental-management.html
37. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
• Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)-Scope and Goal
Life Cycle Assessment/Cradle-to-grave analysis.
Process to assess the environmental impacts associated with all the
stages of a product, process or activity from cradle to grave by
identifying the materials used and waste generated.
38. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Raw Material
Acquisition
Material
Processing
Manufacture
&Assembly
U s e &
Service
Retirement
& Recovery
Treatment
Disposal
open-
loop
recycle
remanufacture
closed-looprecycle
M, E
W W W
reuse
W W
M, E M, E M, E M, E
M, E
W
M, E = Material and Energy inputs to process and distribution
W = Waste (gas, liquid, or solid) output from product, process, or distribution
Material flow of product
component
• Product Life Cycle
39. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Procedure for LCA
• Goal & Scope
Definition
What is the purpose of the LCA and
who is the audience?
• Inventory Analysis
(LCI)
1. What is the function &
functional unit?
2. Where are the boundaries?
3. What data do you need?
4. What assumptions are you
making?
5. Are there any limitations?
• Impact Assessment (LCIA)
What are the environmental, social, and economic
affects?
• Interpretation
Ways to reduce environmental impacts.
What conclusions can you draw from the study?
What recommendations can be made?
40. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Goal and Scope
Wooden Pencil vs. Mechanical Pencil
Goal = Compare 2 writing utensils for classroom use.
Scope: Wooden Pencil (T = Transportation)
Retaile
r Use
End of
Life
S h a r p en in g
ng
(Electricity)
(Landfill)
Rubber
Graphit
e
Packagi
ng
Brass
T
T
T
T
T Process T Flow diagram
T T
41. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Scope: Mechanical Pencil
Retaile
r Use
End of
Life
(Landfil
l)
Rubber
Graphit
e
Packagi
ng
Spring
T
T
T
T
T T T T T
PE = Polyethylene PP = Polypropylene
Both materials are plastic polymers (large molecules) used to make many products.
T =
Transportation
42. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Life Cycle Inventory Analysis(LCI) Function & Functional Unit
Function
Service provided by a
system
What it does!
Functional Unit
Gives the function a
number value
Allows comparison
between products
Reference point
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Exam ple
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Wooden Pencil vs.
Mechanical Pencil
Function = “Writing” Functional
Unit = “1 meter of writing”
44. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Biomimicry Howcanbiomimicryhelpindeveloping new materials?
45. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
• Bio-mimicking.
• From
– bios, meaning “life” + mimesis, meaning “to imitate”
• Biomimicry = to imitate life
• Viewing nature as role model/teacher– nature has already solved many
of the technological and sustainability problems that we face today -
learning from nature, not about nature
• Imitate nature’s processes, not products
46. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Biomimicry Principles
Nature…..
1: Runs on sunlight
2: Uses only the energy it needs
3: Fits form to function
4: Recycles everything
5: Rewards co-operation
6: Banks on diversity
7: Demands local expertise
8: Curbs excesses within
9: Taps the power of limits
47. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Biomimicryisanadaptivesystemwhere natureisusedasadetailed
‘model, measureandamentor’todevelop innovativeandsustainable
solutionsto hurdleswearefacingasaglobal community.It isthe
mergeofbiology andtechnologyandisalsonewviewto solve
environmentalissueswearefacing (eg. globalwarming)Byusing
creatures’ naturaladaptivetechniquesorstructuralcomposition,which
havebeenevolved frommillionsofyearsago, could revolutionise
thewaywe;construct materials,generateenergyandmany more.
Eventhroughsimplestructural adjustmentstocurrentsystems,like
the shapeofatrain,couldsaveusenergy.
What is the current theory relating to this topic?
48. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
How valid/reliable is this theory?
Biomimicry hasalreadymadecontributions
to this worldasmanysustainable solutions
hasemergedinconnectiontothisfield.
Current applicationsinclude:
ImitationofSharkskinpatternsonto
fabricsforswimwearsandmetallic
structuresofAirplanesandshipstomake
thembacteriaresistantanddecreases
frictioninwater.
Viscoussecretions (Mucus), whichcould
withstandevenflowingwater,usedasa
modeltodevelopstronggluetoreseal
incisedorgans.Useful forseptaldefects.
Spiderwebs(whichisstrongerthan
steel) areimitatedontotapeusedon
newbornstoattachwiresfrommedical
machines.
MaterialwithintheAbaloneshells(similartopearl)aretwice
thestrengthofhightechceramics.
Porcupinequillsusedasarepresentation todevelopmedical
needlesandadhesives.
60. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Form/ process mimicry at ORGANISM LEVEL
Waterloo International Terminal , London
61. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Process/function mimicry at BEHAVIOUR LEVEL
Eastgate
Centre ,
Harare
Council
House 2,
Melbourne
62. Sustainability Concepts in Civil Engineering (18CV654)
Function mimicry at ECOSYSTEM LEVEL
Mithūn Architects and GreenWorks Landscape
Architecture
Lloyd Crossing Project proposed for Portland,
Oregon.
63. FACTORS IMPACT
SOCIAL
Biomimicry has been evolving in front of our eyes yet in certain parts of the world there is still
lack of knowledge in that area of science. In the past and present times humanists have found
nature to be influential among communities to develop engagement and empowerment. With the
involvement of psychology, along with ecology, eco-psychology was developed to help companies
and entrepreneurs to face complex situations.
Biomimicry is aiding humans to building up resilience to face any issues.
ENVIRONMENTAL
&ECONOMIC Business have started looking at the pros and cons of their product. Rather than their short term
profit, they are keen on initiating a more sustainable outcome. An example of this is the use of
bacteria to make cement.
Manufacturing cement needs a very long heating time. It contributes to very large carbon footprints
hence loss of money. Bacteria Sporosarcina pasteurii has been used to produce bricks as they
secrete calcium carbonate under ambient temperatures. This reduces the over production of waste
rather than useful material.
Biomimicry’s impact on society