{"title":"Series: Biomimetics Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBiomimetics Series\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers to explore a diverse landscape where natural principles inspire innovation across disciplines. Whether delving into philosophical insights, cutting-edge technology, or strategic business approaches, this collection unearths the profound connections between nature and human endeavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging titles span from thoughtful reflections on psychology and ethics to practical guides in finance, computing, and beyond. Through this series, readers will appreciate how the patterns and systems found in the natural world can illuminate new paths in creativity, problem-solving, and understanding our place within the wider ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"architecture-follows-nature-biomimetic-principles-for-innovative-design-by-ilaria-mazzoleni-9781138076693","title":"Architecture Follows Nature-Biomimetic Principles for Innovative Design","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying Properties of Animals Skins to Inspire Architectural Envelopes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBiology influences design projects in many ways; the related discipline is known as biomimetics or biomimicry. Using the animal kingdom as a source of inspiration, \u003cem\u003eIlaria Mazzoleni\u003c\/em\u003e seeks to instil a shift in thinking about the application of biological principles to design and architecture. She focuses on the analysis of how organisms have adapted to different environments and translates the learned principles into the built environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo illustrate the methodology, Mazzoleni draws inspiration from the diversity of animal coverings, referred to broadly as skin, and applies them to the design of building envelopes through a series of twelve case studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkin is a complex organ that performs a multitude of functions; namely, it serves as a link between the body and the environment. Similarly, building envelopes act as interfaces between their inhabitants and external elements. The resulting architectural designs illustrate an integrative methodology that allows architecture to follow nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIlaria Mazzoleni, in collaboration with biologist Shauna Price, has developed a profound methodology for architectural and design incentives that anticipates and proposes novel ways to explore undiscovered biological inspirations for various audiences.\u003c\/em\u003e — Yoseph Bar-Cohen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605030879468,"sku":"9781138076693","price":118.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138076693-architecture-follows-nature-biomimetic-principles-for-innovative-design.jpg?v=1778121024"},{"product_id":"architecture-follows-nature-biomimetic-principles-for-innovative-design-by-ilaria-mazzoleni-9781466506077","title":"Architecture Follows Nature-Biomimetic Principles for Innovative Design","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying Properties of Animal Skins to Inspire Architectural Envelopes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBiology influences design projects in many ways; the related discipline is known as biomimetics or biomimicry. 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