Materiality—the use of various materials in architecture—has been fundamental to the
design and construction of buildings, and materials science has traditionally responded to …

Definition The term “bioinspiration” defines a creative approach based on the observation of
biological principles and transfer to design. Biomimicry is the recent approach, which …

With the pervasive use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), lean principles, digital
technologies, and offsite construction, the industry is at the cusp of this transformation. The …

This article articulates the prospect of improving megaproject execution and performance via
digital project delivery. Various digitalization options, such as cloud computing, automation …

Biomimetics is an opportunity for the development of energy efficient building systems.
Several biomimetic building skins (Bio-BS) have been built over the past decade, however …

The proposed research offers an integrated methodology fusing material-driven design
process with biotechnological tools, to explore the potential of myceliumbased composites …

The endoskeleton of echinoderms (Deuterostomia: Echinodermata) is of mesodermal origin
and consists of cells, organic components, as well as an inorganic mineral matrix. The …

The current paper presents a bacteria-based self-healing cementitious composite for
application in low-temperature marine environments. The composite was tested for its crack …

Effective bioinspiration requires dialogue between designers and biologists, and this
dialogue must be rooted in a shared scientific understanding of living systems. To support …

Forecasting fracture locations in a progressively failing disordered structure is of paramount
importance when considering structural materials. We explore this issue for gradual …