10 ideas on biomimicry & biophilic design

mariah marshall thesis prep F2010

two opportunities (not mutually exclusive):

biomimicry (v.) -translation of a strategy inspired by nature into a buildable structure

biophilia (n.) - “instinctive bond between human beings and other living systems” (edward o. wilson - biophilia)

scientific [design] method

-identify a problem you would like to solve -formulate a hypothesis

-test the hypothesis

-collect and analyze the data

-make conclusions

traditional biological design spiral

SWARM INTELLIGENCE

SEASONALITY

COMPETITION IS NATURAL

DYNAMIC LIGHT

FREQUENT, SPONTANEOUS CONTACT WITH NATURE

BUFFER TEMPERATURE

HEAT EXCHANGE

KEYSTONE PLANTS

FORMAL STRATEGIES FOR WATER

CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM

PUT TO USE: OPEN SOURCE WALLMARC SWACKHAMER & BLAIR SATTERFIELD (HOUMINN PRACTICE)

http://www.houminn.com/oswall/

BIBLIOGRAPHY

“Bill Used as Heat Exchanger for Thermoregulation: Toco Toucan - Ask Nature - the Biomimicry Design Portal: Biomimetics, Architecture, Biology, Innovation Inspired by Nature, Industrial Design.” Web. 16 Nov. 2010. <http://www.asknature.org/strategy/1efca39a0abb5ecd20edc6a4fd ef8a2a>.

“Biomimicry Institute - Biomimicry: A Tool for Innovation.” Biomimicry Institute - Home. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. <http://www.biomimicryinstitute.org/ about-us/biomimicry-a-tool-for-innovation.html>.

“Ecosystem Manages Poor Soils: Tropical Rain Forest - Ask Nature - the Biomimicry Design Portal: Biomimetics, Architecture, Biology, Innovation Inspired by Nature, Industrial Design.” Web. 16 Nov. 2010. <http://www.asknature.org/strategy/b4e89b2fd60ea845ae1ce7fdf320391f>.

Faludi, Jeremy. “Biomimicry For Green Design (A How-To).” Worldchanging: Bright Green. 26 Oct. 2005. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. <http://www.worldchang ing.com/archives/003680.html>.

Faludi, Jeremy. “Biophilia.” Worldchanging: Bright Green. 6 May 2004. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. <http://worldchanging.com/archives/000664.html>.

“Fruiting Tree Holds Key Role in Forest: Caesaria Tree - Ask Nature - the Biomimicry Design Portal: Biomimetics, Architecture, Biology, Innovation Inspired by Nature, Industrial Design.” 2010. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. <http://www.asknature.org/strategy/4825d47b2259b33332642f8addd6ec17>.

“Leaves Channel Water: Sacred Fig - Ask Nature - the Biomimicry Design Portal: Biomimetics, Architecture, Biology, Innovation Inspired by Nature, Industrial Design.” Web. 16 Nov. 2010. <http://www.asknature.org/strategy/e293504ab7b91490f3b94a0c8bbadda5>.

“Roots Absorb Moisture from Humid Air: Orchids - Ask Nature - the Biomimicry Design Portal: Biomimetics, Architecture, Biology, Innovation Inspired by Nature, Industrial Design.” Web. 16 Nov. 2010. <http://www.asknature.org/strategy/e148032a7ba117a13ec5d22b7a7569ba>.

Swackhamer, Marc, and Blair Satterfield. “Houminn - OSWall - Oswall Formatted for Web1.jpg.” Houminn - Blog. 2009. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. <http:// www.houminn.com/oswall/>.

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