The most ambitious challenge for designers is an effective shading system that is able to
keep the balance between the daylight harvesting and view out maximization while …

This paper provides an overview of the design of biomimetic building skins. Many types of
smart and responsive building envelopes have been developed, but their improvement to …

Systems found in nature provide a large database of strategies and mechanisms that can be
implemented in biomimetic designs. Although several biomimetic design strategies are …

In this paper, we present an initial attempt at systemizing knowledge of biological systems
from an engineering perspective. In particular, we describe an interactive knowledge-based …

This article is a survey discussing the application of fiber-reinforced polymer composites in
freeform structures and their impact on the design and shape generation process. The …

The growing movement of biologically inspired design is driven in part by the need for
sustainable development and in part by the recognition that nature could be a source of …

To develop innovative technical solutions, designers seek inspiration from nature and its
almost infinite pool of biological solutions. However, understanding biological solutions and …

Bio-inspired design–mentioning this term to anyone immediately draws attention. Most
people feel intrigued by the idea of bio-inspired design; looking at nature and its solutions to …

We present the BioM Innovation Database, the first of its kind containing detailed information
about global biomimetic activity. We present a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the …

Design thinking in architecture has shifted due to warming climate, and the role it plays in
energy consumption. The building envelope is a key design element, as it mediates the …