ABSTRACT

When searching for genuinely sustainable building design and technology - designs that go beyond conventional sustainability to be truly restorative - we often find that nature got there first. Over 3.5 billion years of natural history have evolved innumerable examples of forms, systems, and processes that can be applied to modern green design.

For architects, urban designers and product designers, this new edition of Biomimicry in Architecture looks to the natural world to achieve radical increases in resource efficiency. Packed with case studies predicting future trends, this edition also contains updated and expanded chapters on structures, materials, waste, water, thermal control and energy, as well as an all-new chapter on light.

An amazing sourcebook of extraordinary design solutions, Biomimicry in Architecture is a must-read for anyone preparing for the challenges of building a sustainable and restorative future.

chapter

Introduction

chapter Chapter One|36 pages

How can we build more efficient structures?

chapter Chapter Two|22 pages

How will we manufacture materials?

chapter Chapter Three|14 pages

How will we create zero-waste systems?

chapter Chapter Four|12 pages

How will we manage water?

chapter Chapter Five|14 pages

How will we control our thermal environment?

chapter Chapter Six|8 pages

What can biology teach us about light?

chapter Chapter Seven|10 pages

How will we power our buildings?

chapter Chapter Eight|16 pages

Synthesis

chapter |4 pages

Conclusions

What does biomimicry mean for people?