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The design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processes.  

"Biomimicry is an approach to innovation that seeks sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating nature’s time-tested patterns and strategies. The goal is to create products, processes, and policies—new ways of living—that are well-adapted to life on earth over the long haul. The core idea is that nature has already solved many of the problems we are grappling with. Animals, plants, and microbes are the consummate engineers. After billions of years of research and development, failures are fossils, and what surrounds us is the secret to survival." Biomimicry Institute.  

Download an infographic on biomimicry here. It is available courtesy of RS Components. 

Curated by mokiethecat

Replay of the Live Conversation with Erin Rovalo + Amanda Sturgeon
November 08, 2024

The recent AskNature Hive Live Conversation with Erin Rovalo and Amanda Sturgeon explored biomimicry, biophilia, and the built environment. They discussed how nature-inspired design creates sustainable, health-promoting spaces.

Erin Rovalo, a PhD and Director of Education at the International Living Future Institute, also serves on The Biomimicry Institute Board. Amanda Sturgeon is CEO of The Biomimicry Institute, an award-winning architect and author.

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