In this Our Changing Climate environmental video essay, I look at biomimicry. Specifically how biomimicry can not only lead to nature-inspired design for architecture and materials, but also for ...

In 1941, Swiss engineer George de Mestral was coming back from a hunting trip with his dog when he noticed that some seeds kept sticking to his clothes and his dog's fur. He observed that they ...

It also has a wide range of applications in architecture ... just a small glimpse of what biomimicry can offer, but they show ...

The book, Biomimicry in Architecture, not only gives examples of where biomimicry has been used, but also answers some of the issues that naysayers raise. These include how you could tackle water ...

In addition to mimicking natural forms, enhancing the resilience of building structures through biomimicry involves a combination of systemic approaches. Like nature, resilient architecture ...

Biomimicry is still misconstrued by many architects as an aesthetic. Tell us about a current project ... Is understanding the natural world key to the future of architecture? Ultimately, we have to ...

From snowflakes to leaves, nature is full of incredible shapes and intricate designs. Nature itself is a wonder, a world full of plants and animals that adapt themselves to better suit the natural ...

Those are aesthetic decisions ... and they could also inspire the next renaissance in sustainable architecture. If you're designing a building, a lot depends on the materials you choose.

Jamie Miller, Director of Biomimicry, SJ Group, In conversation with Nicholas Gordon, Fortune © 2024 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site ...

That's called biomimicry. Nature and biomimicry have a large influence on architecture. Come explore three Idaho buildings and see biomimicry at work. [MUSIC] CARTAN-HANSEN: This is Andy Erstad.