Biomimicry in Technology and Architecture

<p>As grooved structures aligned with water flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating sustainable structures inspired by nature's forms and patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By revolutionizing technology with nature-inspired solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use of cooling chimneys and tunnels to reduce energy usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The small hooks found at the end of burr needles</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a cover and protect what is inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A structure's use or purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Structural Strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shell Structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Structural Stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><strong>Flying in formation in a V-shape with planes taking turns in front</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water Collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using many different structural designs, materials, and processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>George de Mestral</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cooling chimneys and tunnels</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Onion-Dome Roof</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pleasing Appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heritage and Culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Structural Stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Efficiency in Design</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dome Shape Roof</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pleasing Appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beaver Pelt = Wetsuits Terminate Den = Building Cooling Birds = Jets Beetle = Water Collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Structural Strength = The ability of a structure to hold itself up, over and above any weight that is added Structural Stability = The ability to maintain its position even if a force is acting on it Force = A push or a pull that tends to cause an object to change its movement or shape; measurement is Newtons Function = A structure's use or purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mass (Solid) Structure = Solid structure without hollow areas Frame Structure = Consists of interconnected beams and columns Shell Structure = Has a solid outer surface and a hollow inner area Rounded Shell Structure = Strong due to curved area distributing the load around the whole surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gabled Roof = Easily sheds water and snow, provides more space for the attic or vaulted ceilings, and allows more ventilation Steep Pitch Roof = Found in locations with large snow falls to shed snow more easily, resulting in decreased snow load that may damage the roof Gambrel Roof = Used in barns and stables for improved storage for agricultural products, also used in some churches to provide high ceilings Sail Roof = Symbolizes a connection to nature and freedom, may also serve as a sustainable energy source</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gecko-inspired adhesives = Natural adhesives used by insects and animals Sharkskin-inspired swimsuits = The overlapping scales called dermal denticles on sharkskin Iconic buildings = Seashells, tree-like structures, and honeycomb patterns Velcro = Burs from burdock plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biomimicry = Emulating nature's designs to solve human problems Aesthetics in architecture = Harmony between human ingenuity and the beauty of nature Efficiency and resilience of nature = Studying nature's efficiency and resilience to develop innovative solutions Structures = Found in natural and human-made environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dermal denticles on sharkskin = Disrupting the formation of eddies in water flow Termite dens' ventilation system = Maintaining a steady internal temperature Sail roof = Providing ventilation and cooling Honeycomb patterns in architecture = Creating sustainable and visually stunning structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>General-purpose programming language = Python Client-side scripting for web applications = JavaScript Database queries language = SQL Styling web pages language = CSS</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gecko-inspired adhesives = Revolutionizing technology by providing sustainable and effective solutions Sharkskin-inspired swimsuits = Receiving media attention during the 2008 Summer Olympics for their innovative technology Architecture inspired by nature's forms and patterns = Pushing boundaries to create sustainable and visually stunning structures Biomimicry = Developing innovative solutions that are both sustainable and effective</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gecko-inspired adhesives = Solving adhesive challenges in various industries Sharkskin-inspired swimsuits = Improving swimmer performance through reduced water resistance Iconic buildings inspired by nature's forms and patterns = Demonstrating harmony between human ingenuity and the beauty of nature Biomimicry = Providing efficient and resilient solutions to engineering challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dome Shape Roof = Allows for more storage than a silo with a comparable footprint Flat Roof = Versatile, easier to maintain, and more energy-efficient Onion-Dome Roof = First appeared in Russian wooden architecture above tent-like churches Sail Roof = Used as a protective awning to shield people from the elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Structural Strength = The ability of a structure to hold itself up, over and above any weight that is added Structural Stability = The ability to maintain its position even if a force is acting on it Function = A structure's use or purpose Aesthetics = Refers to the pleasing appearance or effect that an object has because of its design</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mass = Structural form with a solid outer surface and a hollow inner area Frame = Structural form made of interconnected beams and columns Shell = Structural form with a thin, curved surface Aesthetic = Structural form focused on pleasing appearance or effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Force = A push or pull that tends to cause an object to change its movement or shape Structure = Any object that provides support Function = The purpose or use of a structure Aesthetics = The pleasing appearance or effect that an object has because of its design</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Teepees used by Plains First Nations = Reflecting the environment and owner's personal spiritual beliefs Onion-Dome Roof in Russian wooden architecture = Utilitarian, preventing snow from piling on the roof Sail Roof as a protective awning = Symbolic of the west coast and its heritage Flat Roofs used by new home builders = Enjoying lower cost of long-term ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biomimicry is the practice of emulating nature's designs to solve human problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sharkskin-inspired swimsuits aim to disrupt the formation of eddies and make water pass by faster.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biomimicry has revolutionized technology by inspiring innovations such as gecko-inspired adhesives and sharkskin-inspired swimsuits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mick Pearce applied the lesson of natural ventilation from termite dens to the Eastgate Centre in Zimbabwe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main function of a roof is to provide shelter and protection from the elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main focus of aesthetics in the structural designs of First Nations people is the harmony between human ingenuity and the beauty of nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to prevent snow from piling on the roof</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a symbol of the west coast and its heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The design on teepees reflecting the environment and the owner's personal spiritual beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mass, Frame, Shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reflecting the environment and the owner's personal spiritual beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>hold itself up, maintain its position even if a force is acting on it</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>allows for more storage than a silo with a comparable footprint</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>humans have adapted a basic form widely</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A structure's use or purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>versatile, easier to maintain, and more energy-efficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He applied the cooling chimneys and tunnels of termite dens to the building design, which uses 90 percent less energy to heat and cool than traditional buildings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Stenocara beetle uses its shell to collect water from the air efficiently, thanks to the unique design of its shell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main function of a roof is to provide cover and protect what is inside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability of a structure to maintain its position even if a force is acting on it is called structural stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main focus of biomimicry in architecture is to study nature's efficiency and resilience and apply those lessons to architectural design.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cooling chimneys and tunnels of termite dens allowed them to maintain a steady internal temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technological problems can often be solved in a variety of ways, using many different structural designs, materials, and processes, but paying close attention to function ensures successful solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The function of a structure refers to its use or purpose, for example, transportation, shelter, or providing cover.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability of a structure to hold itself up, over and above any weight that is added is referred to as structural strength.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The shell structure has a solid outer surface and a hollow inner area, which allows it to be lighter yet stronger due to the curved area distributing the load around the whole surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The small hooks found at the end of burr needles inspired Swiss engineer George de Mestral to create velcro, after he removed burrs from his dog and decided to take a closer look at how they worked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The building uses 90 percent less energy to heat and cool than traditional buildings, thanks to the application of termite dens' cooling chimneys and tunnels.</p> Signup and view all the answers