Biomimicry

The spiraling shell of the nautilus reflects one of nature's most graceful geometries, but it also represents one of nature's many sustainable design solutions. Biomimicry is the practice of emulating nature's strategies to create products, processes, and policies that are well adapted to life on earth over the long haul. Conventional design practices and decisions often set off a cascade of conventional sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, use, and disposal practices that are environmentally destructive. Conventional cement production is among the top industrial CO₂ emitters. Most mass-produced carpeting is made from petroleum products and manufactured into large rolls. Nature has been inspiring design as long as design has existed; however, it should be noted not all biologically inspired design processes result in sustainable design. Biomimicry is the practice of emulating nature's strategies to create products, processes, and policies that are well-adapted to life on earth over the long haul.