Long before the “Renaissance Man” Leonardo DaVinci was lauded as a pioneer and champion of biomimicry—and centuries prior to the scientist and Biomimicry Institute founder Janine Benyus authoring her seminal work, Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature (1997)—humans have been practicing this “empathetic interconnect
Wind turbines inspired by schools of fish. Drag resistant swim suits modelled after shark skin. Anti-virus software, & Airport Scanners were all influenced by the design principles of Biomimi…
Janine Benyus is a life sciences writer and author of six books, including her latest -- Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. In Biomimicry, she names an emerging science that seeks sustainable solutions by mimicking nature's designs and processes (e.g., solar cells that mimic leaves, agriculture that looks like a prairie, business that runs like a redwood forest). More Pop!Tech art by Peter Durand of Alphachimp Studio Inc. at: www.alphachimp.com/poptech-art/
Biomimicry encourages us to leverage the awesome might of nature, and represents a cutting edge approach towards developing sustainable solutions. Essentially, this means replicating nature’s…
For generations, designers in industries around the globe have looked to nature to develop pioneering products that change the way we live. Today, biomimicry continues to be one of the most influential forces in design. As our society moves forward, new challenges present themselves. Even though som
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Completed in 2011 in London, United Kingdom. NEX was delighted to contribute to creating a benchmark in integrated design at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, working with Buro Happold and...
Creoidotus cestatii has to be one of my favourite fungus. When seen from above it seems so common and innocuous, just a white crust attached to the underside of a dead twig. But once turned over and viewed from its lower surface it becomes a fabulous combination of shapes and colours, gills and swirls, love this! Putt Woods nr Faversham
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This stunning pavilion is the result of an investigation series on biomimetic study made by ICD and ITKE organization in order to build a structure imitating th
With the advent of BEHs (Bio Engineered Houses) we would have abundance of construction materials and resources Biomimicry (from bios, meaning life, and mimesis, meaning to imitate) is an ancient concept recently returning to scientific thought that examines nature, its models, systems, processes, and elements— and emulates or takes inspiration from them to solve human problems sustainability. Scientific and engineering literature often uses the term Biomimetics for the process of understanding and applying biological principles to human designs. Giant Mollusca will provide the “CACO3 coiled shells” prefab modular homes The Eastgate Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe, typifies the best of green architecture and ecologically sensitive adaptation. The country’s largest office and shopping complex is an architectural marvel in its use of biomimicry principles. The mid-rise building, designed by architect Mick Pearce in conjunction with engineers at Arup Associates, has no conventional air-conditioning or heating, yet stays regulated year round with dramatically less energy consumption using design methods inspired by indigenous Zimbabwean masonry and the self-cooling mounds of African termites! Giant Mollusca with its DNA specially altered to provide the “CACO3 coiled shells” prefab modular homes. The organic part of the animal is regarded as a delicacy, appreciated ind several high end restaurants Outside air that is drawn in is either warmed or cooled by the building mass depending on which is hotter, the building concrete or the air. It is then vented into the building’s floors and offices before exiting via chimneys at the top. The complex also consists of two buildings side by side that are separated by an open space that is covered by glass and open to the local breezes. The Eastgate Centre uses less than 10% of the energy of a conventional building its size. These efficiencies translate directly to the bottom line: Eastgate’s owners have saved $3.5 million alone because of an air-conditioning system that did not have to be implemented. But what if we can develop a genetic engineered life form in order to build spaces to live, hoses completely adapted to the environment. The Windows of "Blemya DRAGONFLY MOUND” will be made using DNA codes of termites wings, resulting in a state-of-the-art stained Glass Mitchell Joachim of MITs Media lab leads a team that is designing a tree house. Not a house that will be put in a tree, but rather a living tree that will be sculpted into a house. Obviously a house that is also a tree will have radically innovative systems for all aspects of living. Water would be gathered in a roof-top trough and circulate by gravity through the house, where it would be used by the inhabitants, filtered through a garden, and purified in a pond containing bacteria, fish, and plants that consume organic waste. The Windows of "Blemya DRAGONFLY MOUND” will be made using DNA codes of termites wings, resulting in a state-of-the-art stained Glass This house would be completely self sufficient a so called Technogaia House (Technogaianism - a portmanteau word combining "techno" for technology and "gaian" for Gaia philosophy is a bright green environmentalist stance of active support for the research, development and use of emerging and future technologies to help restore Earth's environment. Technogaians argue that developing safe, clean, alternative technology should be an important goal of environmentalists). With the advent of BEHs we would never be concerned about Construction & amp; Building Materials prices; all we have to do is to buy a BEH seed and let it grow. Obviously at some point of its growing genetic instructions will be given in order to stop it, unless you want a mansion. "Blemya DRAGONFLY MOUND” - a giant mound constructed by genetic engineered termites could be used as a house I am sure that we will see in the near-future projects like the “DRAGONFLY MOUND”, a giant house constructed by genetic engineered termites measuring around 2 centimeters called Megatermites. Houses with a highly effective oxygenation and natural air conditioning system. The windows will be made out of their altered DNA wings resulting in a state-of-the-art stained Glass. "Blemya CACO3 coiled shells” - The natural vascular system of the modified mollusk serve as electric conduits and water pipes Giant Mollusca will provide the “CACO3 coiled shells” prefab modular homes that will take advantage of its natural vascular system as electric conduits and water pipes. And the semi-transparent nacre structure will give an extraordinary effect of lightening during the day and natural luminescence will give a natural and calm illumination during the night.
Designed specifically for use in airports, the Slater lounge applies the best of biomimicry to create a personal, relaxing and private sanctuary while you wait
City in the Sky is a project between Megatropolis and Hrama that imagines a world in sucy megacities as London and New York City where gardens and oases soar far above congestion and pollution.
Since the ancient Greeks, realism has been aspired by Western art lovers, but during the late 1960s and '70s the popularity of highly-realistic drawings reached its peak. Thus, Photorealism and Hyperrealism were born. These perspective drawing genres are still popular, and some artists master their technique so successfully that it becomes hard to tell an oil painting or a pencil drawing from a photograph. Bored Panda collected some of the best examples of this cool art and made a stunning list for you to enjoy.
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“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you,” said Frank Lloyd Wright. Being acquainted with his work in organic architecture, we k
Janine Benyus is the Co-founder of Biomimicry Institute. She is a biologist, innovation consultant, and author of six books, including Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. Janine encourages us to live by the questions, “What would nature do here?” And, “What wouldn’t nature do here?” This week
