Biomimicry in Technology and Architecture

The practice of emulating nature's designs to solve human problems

Revolutionized technology

Reduce drag by disrupting water flow

As grooved structures aligned with water flow

Creating sustainable structures inspired by nature's forms and patterns

By revolutionizing technology with nature-inspired solutions

Use of cooling chimneys and tunnels to reduce energy usage

The small hooks found at the end of burr needles

To provide a cover and protect what is inside

A structure's use or purpose

Structural Strength

Shell Structure

Structural Stability

Flying in formation in a V-shape with planes taking turns in front

Water Collection

Using many different structural designs, materials, and processes

George de Mestral

Cooling chimneys and tunnels

Shell

Onion-Dome Roof

Pleasing Appearance

Heritage and Culture

Structural Stability

Efficiency in Design

Dome Shape Roof

Pleasing Appearance

Beaver Pelt = Wetsuits Terminate Den = Building Cooling Birds = Jets Beetle = Water Collection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Biomimicry is the practice of emulating nature's designs to solve human problems.

Sharkskin-inspired swimsuits aim to disrupt the formation of eddies and make water pass by faster.

Biomimicry has revolutionized technology by inspiring innovations such as gecko-inspired adhesives and sharkskin-inspired swimsuits.

Mick Pearce applied the lesson of natural ventilation from termite dens to the Eastgate Centre in Zimbabwe.

The main function of a roof is to provide shelter and protection from the elements.

The main focus of aesthetics in the structural designs of First Nations people is the harmony between human ingenuity and the beauty of nature.

to prevent snow from piling on the roof

a symbol of the west coast and its heritage

The design on teepees reflecting the environment and the owner's personal spiritual beliefs

Mass, Frame, Shell

Reflecting the environment and the owner's personal spiritual beliefs

hold itself up, maintain its position even if a force is acting on it

allows for more storage than a silo with a comparable footprint

humans have adapted a basic form widely

A structure's use or purpose

versatile, easier to maintain, and more energy-efficient

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.

The Stenocara beetle uses its shell to collect water from the air efficiently, thanks to the unique design of its shell.

The main function of a roof is to provide cover and protect what is inside.

The ability of a structure to maintain its position even if a force is acting on it is called structural stability.

The main focus of biomimicry in architecture is to study nature's efficiency and resilience and apply those lessons to architectural design.

The cooling chimneys and tunnels of termite dens allowed them to maintain a steady internal temperature.

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.

The function of a structure refers to its use or purpose, for example, transportation, shelter, or providing cover.

The ability of a structure to hold itself up, over and above any weight that is added is referred to as structural strength.

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.

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.

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.