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SECTION 1



BIOMIMICRY




Biomimicry:
bios, meaning life,
mimesis, meaning to imitate,
is a relatively new science
that studies nature,
its models,
systems,
processes,
elements and then imitates
or takes creative inspiration
from them to solve human problems
sustainably.

In her 1997 book, "Biomimicry:
Innovation Inspired by Nature",
author Janine M. Benyus introduces biomimicry,
presents examples, and explains why the field
is important now.

She writes, "Our planet-mates (plants, animals
and microbes) have been patiently perfecting
their wares for more than 3.8 billion years,
turning rock and sea into a life-friendly home.
What better models could there be?"



WIKIPEDIA
THE FREE ENCYCLOPEDIA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomimicry




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BIONICS




Bionics:
biomimetics,
biognosis,
biomimicry,
bionical creativity engineering:

is the application of biological methods and
systems found in nature to the study and
design of engineering systems and modern
technology.

The transfer of technology between lifeforms
and synthetic constructs is, according to
proponents of bionic technology, desirable
because evolutionary pressure typically forces
living organisms, including fauna and flora,
to become highly optimized and efficient.

Although almost all engineering could be
said to be a form of biomimicry, the modern
origins of this field are usually attributed
to Buckminster Fuller and then was later
codification as a house or field of study to
Janine Benyus.

Roughly, we can distinguish three biological
levels in the fauna or flora, after which
technology can be modeled:

Mimicking natural methods of manufacture

Imitating mechanisms found in nature (velcro)

Studying organizational principles from social
behaviour of organisms, such as the flocking
behaviour of birds, the foraging behaviour of
bees and ants, and the Swarm Intelligence
(SI)-based behaviour of a school of fish.



WIKIPEDIA
THE FREE ENCYCLOPEDIA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bionics




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SECTION 3



BIONICS
LINKS




Bionics 2 Space
http://www.bionics2space.org/

Biomimetics Network for Industrial Sustainability (BIONIS)
http://www.biomimetics.org.uk/

Biomimicry Institute
http://www.biomimicryinstitute.org/

Biomimicry Guild
http://www.biomimicryguild.com/

CCN MAGAZINE
http://www.ccnmag.com/

Live Science
http://www.livescience.com/

Neural Interface bionic Arm
http://www.sigmorobot.com/

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's
Neuro-Controlled Bionic Arm

http://www.ric.org/

Science Creative Quarterly
http://www.scq.ubc.ca/



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TREESCRAPER




Healthier, Greener Living, William McDonough's Treescraper
Tower of Tomorrow skyscraper, that works like a tree, makes
oxygen, distills water, and more.


What would you call a skyscraper that works like a tree, makes oxygen, distills
water, produces energy, and changes with the seasons? Perhaps it's time to
propose a new word: treescraper! Biomimicry - the art of drawing inspiration
from nature's designs - is a strategy often found in green architecture, and
here's a tree-inspired super structure that exemplifies healthy and high-tech
design for the future. Designed by William McDonough, the green architect par
excellence, who built the first solar-powered house in Ireland in 1977 and was
entitled Hero of the Planet; in 1999 by the Time magazine, this latest proposal
for the Tower of tomorrow was commissioned by Fortune Magazine.

McDonough's proposal focuses on the possibilities of today, for a future
context, integrating green and arboreally-inspired systems in a super
efficient, forward-thinking architectural marvel.

The shape of the building is aerodynamic, reducing the impact of the wind, while
its curved form reduces the amount of materials needed for construction, increases
structural stability and maximizes enclosed space. Flora abounds, with a green roof
and three-story atrium gardens planned on the western side of the building.

As for water, the wastewater from sinks and bathtubs would be recycled and used for
irrigation in the building's gardens; the wastewater from gardens could further be
reused in toilets. And if you're wondering about energy, the southern façade would
be made of about 100,000 square feet of photovoltaic panels that convert sunlight
into electricity. The robust system could provide up to 40 percent of the building's
needs. A combined heat-and-power plant would also be installed, to be fueled by natural
gas, which could supply the power that the solar panels cannot.

All products, from building materials to furnishings, could be recycled or returned safely
to the earth in true Cradle-to-Cradle fashion. The concept will be publicly unveiled during
the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), to be held in Abu Dhabi from January 21-23. WFES 2008
is being held in partnership with Masdar, which is planning to create the world's first
zero-carbon, zero-waste city.



Treescraper Tower of Tomorrow
http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/01/02/the-building-of-tomorrow-that-works-like-a-tree/


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TREESCRAPER
LINKS




CREATIVE GRAY MATTER
http://www.creativegraymatter.com/

Emerging Sea Productions
http://www.emergingsea.com/

Tower of tomorrow
http://money.cnn.com/popups/2006/fortune/future_tower/index.html

Treescraper Tower of Tomorrow
http://www.urlfan.com/local/treescraper_tower_of_tomorrow/60940844.html

William McDonough
http://www.mcdonoughpartners.com/

World Future Energy Summit (WFES)
http://www.wfes08.com/



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SECTION 6



FOG
TOWER




Coastal Fog Tower, fog,
Generate Water, Air,
Agriculture, homes, urban,
cloud-catching technology



Its construction as a stacked weave serves to trap
and wick moisture into the tower, while its spiraling
structure provides a large surface area that funnels
water into the basement.

Here, trace minerals from the sea are filtered out via
a reverse osmosis system, which is much more efficient
than processing sea water into potable water via
desalination plants.

The end result is a water distribution system with a planned
performance of 2-20 liters per square meter of vertical surface,
producing from 20,000 to 200,000 liters of water per day.




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SECTION 7



FOG
TOWER
LINKS




Coastal fog-harvesting tower
https://www.lafargeholcim-foundation.org/Projects/coastal-fog-harvesting-tower

Coastal Fog Tower
http://openbuildings.com/buildings/coastal-fog-tower-profile-41151

Coastal Fog Tower
https://www.scribd.com/document/280364673/Coastal-FOG-Tower

Fog Tower
https://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1422200

Fog Tower
https://inhabitat.com/coastal-fog-tower/



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SECTION 8



BIOMIMICRY
LINKS




Academic Journal
http://www.iop.org/

AI Architect
http://www.aia.org/

Architecture Week
http://www.architectureweek.com/

Biomimetics Network for Industrial
Sustainability (BIONIS)

http://www.biomimetics.org.uk/

Biomimicry
http://www.biomimicry.net/

Biomimicry Database
http://database.biomimicry.org/

Biomimicry Guild
http://www.biomimicryguild.com/

Biomimicry Institute
http://www.biomimicryinstitute.org/

The Design Community
http://www.designcommunity.com/

E4S
http://www.e4s.org/content/biomimicry.asp/

Eco Friend
http://www.ecofriend.org/

Ingenta Connect
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/

Interface Sustainability
http://www.interfacesustainability.com/

Mind Body Green
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/

NATURE
http://www.nature.com/

Sustainability Dictionary
http://www.sustainabilitydictionary.com/

Subtle Technologies
http://www.subtletechnologies.com/

Termite Mounds Inspire
Zimbabwe Office Complex

http://www.gdrc.org/uem/anthill.html

TREE HUGGER
http://www.treehugger.com/

World Changing
http://www.worldchanging.com/



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