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    This document discusses biomimicry in architecture and design. It begins by introducing Dr. Anuj Jain, a biomimicry expert, and discusses concepts like biophilic cities. Examples are given of biomimicry principles being applied in areas like vertical greenery, rainwater harvesting, and bioclimatic design. The document then provides context on humanity's relatively short time on Earth compared to nature. It defines biomimicry as consciously emulating nature's strategies, forms, and processes to create sustainable designs. Examples are given of biomimicry being applied in areas like desalination, eco-industrial parks, data center design, and more. The document advocates reconnecting with nature and em

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    This document discusses biomimicry in architecture and design. It begins by introducing Dr. Anuj Jain, a biomimicry expert, and discusses concepts like biophilic cities. Examples are given of biomimicry principles being applied in areas like vertical greenery, rainwater harvesting, and bioclimatic design. The document then provides context on humanity's relatively short time on Earth compared to nature. It defines biomimicry as consciously emulating nature's strategies, forms, and processes to create sustainable designs. Examples are given of biomimicry being applied in areas like desalination, eco-industrial parks, data center design, and more. The document advocates reconnecting with nature and em

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    This document discusses biomimicry in architecture and design. It begins by introducing Dr. Anuj Jain, a biomimicry expert, and discusses concepts like biophilic cities. Examples are given of biomimicry principles being applied in areas like vertical greenery, rainwater harvesting, and bioclimatic design. The document then provides context on humanity's relatively short time on Earth compared to nature. It defines biomimicry as consciously emulating nature's strategies, forms, and processes to create sustainable designs. Examples are given of biomimicry being applied in areas like desalination, eco-industrial parks, data center design, and more. The document advocates reconnecting with nature and em

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    This document discusses biomimicry in architecture and design. It begins by introducing Dr. Anuj Jain, a biomimicry expert, and discusses concepts like biophilic cities. Examples are given of biomimicry principles being applied in areas like vertical greenery, rainwater harvesting, and bioclimatic design. The document then provides context on humanity's relatively short time on Earth compared to nature. It defines biomimicry as consciously emulating nature's strategies, forms, and processes to create sustainable designs. Examples are given of biomimicry being applied in areas like desalination, eco-industrial parks, data center design, and more. The document advocates reconnecting with nature and em

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    Biomimicry: Designing with

    Nature in Architecture
    Dr. Anuj Jain
    Co-founder, Biomimicry Network Singapore

    Affiliated with:
    Ecologist. Biomimic. Engineer.
    Butterfly Trail @ Orchard. 2010 - 2011.
    Yee et al. 2011. Vegetation map of Singapore
    City in a Garden
    Biophillic City
    Multiple layers/Sky gardens

    Vertical greenery/continuity

    Prototypology
    Aesthetics
    Efficient rainwater harvesting

    Bioclimatic design

    Horizontal/vertical breezeways
    ‘Cities happen to be problems in organized
    complexity…with many variables that are
    interrelated into an organic whole’

    - Jacobs J. 1962
    How can we move beyond?
    We are a young species
    ~ 300,000 years old
    250 years of industrial revolution

    Source: https://flowingdata.com/2012/10/09/history-of-earth-in-24-hour-clock/
    Biomimicry is the conscious
    learning and emulation of nature’s
    time-tested strategies (forms,
    process and ecosystems) to create
    sustainable designs

    8 - 10 million species
    Deep patterns
    Integrated development with growth
    Operating conditions
    Limits & Boundaries
    Optimize vs. maximize

    • Multi-functional
    design

    Uses low energy processes


    Biomimicry - Form, Process & Ecosystem

    Structures &
    patterns

    Desalination - Green Solutions Lab @ SUTD


    Biomimicry - Form, Process & Ecosystem

    Creating mutualisms between businesses

    Kalundborg Eco-industrial park,


    Denmark
    Biomimicry @ Interface
    Form follows function
    Shape – form & weight
    The Eden Project
    By Exploration Architecture
    How does nature distribute?
    Data center design
    By Exploration Architecture
    Fungus growing termites – maintain temp., humidity and O2 levels

    Harare, Zimbabwe

    24
    Efficient light capture
    Maximizing light capture
    By Exploration Architecture
    Lavasa India
    HOK + Biomimicry 3.8

    9 meters of rain in 3 months


    Lavasa India
    HOK + Biomimicry 3.8

    9 meters of rain in 3 months


    Lavasa India
    HOK + Biomimicry 3.8

    9 meters of rain in 3 months


    HOK + Biomimicry 3.8 Lavasa India
    Distributing resources – mycelium & slime molds
    Hokkaido University experiment

    https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2014/feb/18/slime-mould-rail-road-transport-routes
    www.esiitool.com
    Reconnect. Ethos. Emulate
    Beyond preserving to learning

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