What Inspires Biomimicry in Construction? Patterns, Trends, and Applications
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Nature has already solved many design problems that architects and engineers struggle with today. This research examines how 70 recent studies have borrowed ideas from organisms like termites, coral reefs, and lotus plants to create better buildings. The study finds that most biomimetic applications focus on improving function and structure—like using termite mound ventilation principles for energy-efficient buildings—but there’s huge potential in learning from how nature heals itself and adapts in real-time.