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Biomimicry in Architecture: A Review of Definitions, Case Studies, and Design Methods
Biomimicry, as a field of science, is mainly defined as a solution for design problems inspired by natural models, systems, and elements. For the built environment, using nature as a guide can enhance sustainability or even go beyond that and generate a regenerative approach. This is important in th...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10046122/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36975337 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8010107 |
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author | Verbrugghe, Nathalie Rubinacci, Eleonora Khan, Ahmed Z. |
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description | Biomimicry, as a field of science, is mainly defined as a solution for design problems inspired by natural models, systems, and elements. For the built environment, using nature as a guide can enhance sustainability or even go beyond that and generate a regenerative approach. This is important in the building sector to evolve towards a sustainable and circular economy and reduce CO(2) emissions in terms of energy-use. While several biomimicry-related keywords exist, scholars and practitioners in architecture have given varying interpretations to the term biomimicry depending on the use and goal. There has been increasing interest in biomimicry in architecture (BIA), yet the field has become more fragmented. This study aims to highlight differences and similarities through an extended literature survey and analysis that explores case studies, classification systems, and methodological frameworks related to biomimicry in architecture as a way to contribute to reduce the fragmentation in the field. To provide the necessary context and avoid confusion regarding the many concepts and terms that refer to nature-based design, biomimicry-related keywords and interpretations of the word biomimicry are first clarified. Ultimately, the discussion is an integrative effort at defining the field, and highlights the significance and impact of employing BIA in terms of sustainability and usability, as well as showcasing the opportunities for further research. |
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spelling | pubmed-100461222023-03-29 Biomimicry in Architecture: A Review of Definitions, Case Studies, and Design Methods Verbrugghe, Nathalie Rubinacci, Eleonora Khan, Ahmed Z. Biomimetics (Basel) Review Biomimicry, as a field of science, is mainly defined as a solution for design problems inspired by natural models, systems, and elements. For the built environment, using nature as a guide can enhance sustainability or even go beyond that and generate a regenerative approach. This is important in the building sector to evolve towards a sustainable and circular economy and reduce CO(2) emissions in terms of energy-use. While several biomimicry-related keywords exist, scholars and practitioners in architecture have given varying interpretations to the term biomimicry depending on the use and goal. There has been increasing interest in biomimicry in architecture (BIA), yet the field has become more fragmented. This study aims to highlight differences and similarities through an extended literature survey and analysis that explores case studies, classification systems, and methodological frameworks related to biomimicry in architecture as a way to contribute to reduce the fragmentation in the field. To provide the necessary context and avoid confusion regarding the many concepts and terms that refer to nature-based design, biomimicry-related keywords and interpretations of the word biomimicry are first clarified. Ultimately, the discussion is an integrative effort at defining the field, and highlights the significance and impact of employing BIA in terms of sustainability and usability, as well as showcasing the opportunities for further research. MDPI 2023-03-07 /pmc/articles/PMC10046122/ /pubmed/36975337 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8010107 Text en © 2023 by the authors. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
spellingShingle | Review Verbrugghe, Nathalie Rubinacci, Eleonora Khan, Ahmed Z. Biomimicry in Architecture: A Review of Definitions, Case Studies, and Design Methods |
title | Biomimicry in Architecture: A Review of Definitions, Case Studies, and Design Methods |
title_full | Biomimicry in Architecture: A Review of Definitions, Case Studies, and Design Methods |
title_fullStr | Biomimicry in Architecture: A Review of Definitions, Case Studies, and Design Methods |
title_full_unstemmed | Biomimicry in Architecture: A Review of Definitions, Case Studies, and Design Methods |
title_short | Biomimicry in Architecture: A Review of Definitions, Case Studies, and Design Methods |
title_sort | biomimicry in architecture: a review of definitions, case studies, and design methods |
topic | Review |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10046122/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36975337 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8010107 |
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