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Biomimetic architecture is a branch of the new science of biomimicry defined and popularized by Janine Benyus in her 1997 book (Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature). ). Biomimicry (bios - life and mimesis - imitate) refers to innovations inspired by nature as one which studies nature and then imitates or takes inspiration from its designs and processes to solve human problem
In their project, both researchers initially recognised the concept of bionics as ‘the science of systems based on living creatures’. [9] The idea was then expanded upon in 1997 by Janine Benyus, who coined the term ‘bio mimicry’ which referred to ‘the conscious emulation of nature’s genius'. [citation needed]
In 2007 he established Exploration Architecture to develop work that employs biomimicry [7] as a guiding principal and brings together three lifelong passions - biology, design and the environment. At TED Salon London, November 2010, Michael Pawlyn became one of the small number of architects to have a talk posted to TED. [8]
Biomimetics or biomimicry is the emulation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The terms "biomimetics" and "biomimicry" are derived from Ancient Greek : βίος ( bios ), life, and μίμησις ( mīmēsis ), imitation, from μιμεῖσθαι ( mīmeisthai ...
Biophilic design is a concept used within the building industry to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions. Used at both the building and city-scale, it is argued that Biophilic design offers health, environmental, and economic benefits for ...
Janine M. Benyus (born 1958) is an American natural sciences writer, innovation consultant, and author. After writing books on wildlife and animal behavior, she coined the term Biomimicry to describe intentional problem-solving design inspired by nature.
Rohner Textile AG Climatex-textile [9] Biofoam, a cradle-to-cradle alternative to expanded polystyrene [10] Sewage sludge treatment plants are facilities that may create fertiliser from sewage sludge. This approach is green retrofit for the current (inefficient) system of organic waste disposal; as composting toilets are a better approach in ...
This architecture is an example of ecologically focused structures that seek to replicate some of the properties of living systems, such as rainforests. It is a form of biomimicry, a practice, common in experimental architecture, that learns from and mimics the strategies found in nature to solve human design challenges. [16]