Biomimicry

Scientists Emulate Termite Mounds to Build Low-cost, Sustainable Climate Control System

Mounds tune in 'nuisance' turbulent wind energy to create comfortable internal climate

Biologist Scott Turner has learned the secret of the termite mound for maintaining a comfortable internal climate for its inhabitants.

Conference Probes Strengthening Collaboration Between Biology and Design

Question to consider: What’s in it for biologists?

As biomimicry continues its emergence as a strong innovation tool for sustainable design, fostering effective collaboration between biologists and designers is an important consideration.

Social Biomimicry Confirms Value of Decentralized, Individualized Organization, Says Conference Facilitator

Social insects validate ‘robustness’ of empowering individuals to make decisions based on current, local information

Dani Moore has great hopes for the future, and a big reason for this is the growing movement towards decentralized and individualized activity worldwide, stimulated in large part by the greater acc

Social biomimicry uncovering new philosophies for managing complex systems

Conference explores what human organizations can learn from insect colonies

Social biomimicry is uncovering new philosophies for managing complex human systems, says organizers of an upcoming conference on the subject.

Jaga delivers ‘provocative’ presentation to inspire change

International radiator manufacturer incorporates cradle-to-cradle design

In preparation for his closing remarks at Toronto’s A World without Oil symposium, Jan Kriekels credits his European laptop for demonstrating a message words cannot describe.

Biomimicry Guild’s Dayna Baumeister says designing a future world without oil is possible

Relates examples of forward-edge organizations designing products that mimic nature, minimize oil use

TORONTO - We’re all responsible for the world we live in and we can all contribute to re-designing it to eliminate oil dependency and create a sustainable future.