Biomimicry in Architecture by Michael Pawlyn

Biomimicry in Architecture by Michael Pawlyn

When searching for genuinely sustainable building design and technology - designs that go beyond conventional sustainability to be truly restorative - we often find that nature got there first. Over 3.5 billion years of natural history have evolved innumerable examples of forms, systems, and processes that can be applied to modern green design. Aimed at architects, urban designers and product designers, this new edition of Biomimicry in Architecture looks to the natural world to achieve radical increases in resource efficiency. Packed with case studies predicting future trends, this edition also contains updated and expanded chapters on structures, materials, waste, water, thermal control and energy, as well as an all-new chapter on light.  An amazing sourcebook of extraordinary design solutions, Biomimicry in Architecture is a must-read for anyone preparing for the challenges of building a sustainable and restorative future.

Michael Pawlyn is an architect, the founding director of Exploration Architecture Ltd., and has a well-earned reputation as a pioneer of biomimicry. Before setting up his own practice he worked with Grimshaw for ten years and was central to the team that radically re-invented horticultural architecture for the Eden Project. He lectures widely on the subject of sustainable design and his talk on TED.com has been viewed over 1.3 million times.

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ISBN 13	9781859466285
ISBN 10	1859466281
Title	Biomimicry in Architecture
Author	Michael Pawlyn
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	RIBA Publishing
Year published	2016-09-01
Number of pages	176
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