Biomimetics in Architecture[Architekturbionik]

Gruber, Petra

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-11934-7_7

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“…A number of approaches to nature have been used in architecture throughout history (Gruber, 2011). These approaches, aside from biomimicry, can be divided into three main categories: bio-utilization, biomorphism, and biophilia (Pawlyn, 2011).…”

Section: Approaches To Nature In Architecturementioning

confidence: 99%

“…From this point of view, nature must be treated as a source of ideas that can provide solutions for a variety of human problems. Biomimicry recognizes vernacular architecture as part of nature; however, its use in biomimetic architecture is not fully appreciated (Gruber, 2011). A small amount of contribution has been made regarding implementation of vernacular solutions also regarding discovering a connection between nature and architecture, except for few morphological aspects (Gruber, 2011).…”

Section: Biomimicrymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Biomimicry, as defined in the book, "mimicking of the functional basis of biological forms, processes, and systems to produce sustainable solutions" (Pawlyn, 2011). It should be noted that biomimetic architecture is a relatively young field and is a part of a larger field of biomimicry or bionics (Gruber, 2011). Both terms (biomimicry and bionics) have emerged during the 1950s and 60s and describe the act of learning from nature or producing nature-like functions (Julian et al, 2006).…”

Section: Biomimicrymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Vernomimicry: Bridging the Gap between Nature and Sustainable Architecture

Khoja¹,

Waheeb²

2020

JSD

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Biomimicry or learning from nature in architecture is a method that aims to develop a sustainable design solution for modern world challenges by mimicking models, systems, and elements of nature. However, developing biomimetic solutions is not a problem-free approach due to the fact that both, biology and architecture are different. Therefore, the vernacular architecture being the human form of natural construction can be used to help bridge the gap between nature and architecture. There are certain potentials and limitations of using both, biomimicry and vernacular architecture in modern day architecture. However, several methods and the process can be used to develop solutions for these issues. A fusion between both approaches in the form of “Vernomimicry” be used to apply nature based and nature like solutions in architecture successfully.

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Section: Approaches To Nature In Architecturementioning

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Vernomimicry: Bridging the Gap between Nature and Sustainable Architecture

Khoja¹,

Waheeb²

2020

JSD

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“…Bringing together the competencies of experts from different scientific disciplines, biomimetics has been successfully established as an independent scientific discipline of continuously increasing visibility [3–4]. Especially in the context of architecture and building technologies a lot of innovative developments were derived from biological examples over the last years [5–7]. The analysis of plant surfaces as contribution to the systematics of plants lead to the discovery of the operating principle of the self-cleaning effect of plant surfaces.…”

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The cleaner, the greener? Product sustainability assessment of the biomimetic façade paint Lotusan^® in comparison to the conventional façade paint Jumbosil^®

Antony¹,

Grießhammer²,

Speck³

et al. 2016

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol.

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Background: The debate on the question whether biomimetics has a specific potential to contribute to sustainability is discussed among scientists, business leaders, politicians and those responsible for project funding. The objective of this paper is to contribute to this controversial debate by presenting the sustainability assessment of one of the most well-known and most successful biomimetic products: the façade paint Lotusan®. Results: As a first step it has been examined and verified that the façade paint Lotusan® is correctly defined as a biomimetic product. Secondly, Lotusan® has been assessed and compared to a conventional façade paint within the course of a detailed product sustainability assessment (PROSA). For purposes of comparison, the façade paint Jumbosil® was chosen as reference for a conventional paint available on the market. The benefit analysis showed that both paints fulfil equally well the requirements of functional utility. With respect to the symbolic utility, Lotusan® has a particular added aesthetic value by the preservation of the optical quality over the life cycle. Within the social analysis no substantial differences between the two paints could be found regarding the handling and disposal of the final products. Regarding the life-cycle cost, Lotusan® is the more expensive product. However, the higher investment cost for a Lotusan®-based façade painting are more than compensated by the longer life time, resulting in both reduced overall material demand and lower labour cost. In terms of the life-cycle impact assessment, it can be ascertained that substantial differences between the paints arise from the respective service life, which are presented in terms of four scenario analyses. Conclusion: In summary, the biomimetic façade paint Lotusan® has been identified as a cost-effective and at the same time resource-saving product. Based on the underlying data and assumptions it could be demonstrated that Lotusan®-based façade paintings have a comparatively low overall impact on the environment. Summarizing our results, it can be emphasized that Lotusan® is the more favourable product compared to Jumbosil® according to sustainability aspects.

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“…In the same meaning, Oosterhuis [7] noted that architecture is an interacted discipline that is associated with design transactions not just in buildings but life and living systems as well. Consequently, a number of architects have approached nature through their designs such as as Alvar Alto, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Le Corbusier, as described by Gruber [8]. For instance, Porphyrios [9] stated that architects like Aalto have looked at nature for guidance between biology and architecture where the scale of the rooms equals the one of the organic cells.…”

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Bio-inspired design material: a multipurpose case study

Alqalami

Ahmed

Ormerod

2015

WIT Transactions on the Built Environment

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Demands for new architecture that is more fluid, interactive, functional, and adaptable to the changes of economic atmosphere and design principles are changing the concept of forms and aesthetics. However, despite the role of technology, the architectural design elements of buildings have often been developed separately, in terms of artistic and functional features, in a way that affects the flexibility and quality of the design process along with its impact on the built environment. This issue calls for the need to explore an interdisciplinary design approach that combines biology and architecture in order to improve both individual and overall quality of design. This paper will, therefore, provide a review of literature that draws on the important characteristics of bio-inspired design material and its impact on an effective design in a way that can capture the specifications needed to enhance the development of a digital prototype that caters for the flexibility and overall quality of design aesthetically and functionally.

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Biomimetics in Architecture[Architekturbionik]

Cited by 13 publications

References 11 publications

Vernomimicry: Bridging the Gap between Nature and Sustainable Architecture

Vernomimicry: Bridging the Gap between Nature and Sustainable Architecture

The cleaner, the greener? Product sustainability assessment of the biomimetic façade paint Lotusan^® in comparison to the conventional façade paint Jumbosil^®

Bio-inspired design material: a multipurpose case study

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Biomimetics in Architecture[Architekturbionik]

Cited by 13 publications

References 11 publications

Vernomimicry: Bridging the Gap between Nature and Sustainable Architecture

Vernomimicry: Bridging the Gap between Nature and Sustainable Architecture

The cleaner, the greener? Product sustainability assessment of the biomimetic façade paint Lotusan® in comparison to the conventional façade paint Jumbosil®

Bio-inspired design material: a multipurpose case study

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The cleaner, the greener? Product sustainability assessment of the biomimetic façade paint Lotusan^® in comparison to the conventional façade paint Jumbosil^®