Nature inspiration, imitation, and emulation: Biomimicry thinking path to sustainability in the construction industry

OA Oguntona, CO Aigbavboa - Frontiers in Built Environment, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The construction industry has been globally fingered as the major sector responsible for the
continued deplorable state of the environment. The rising exploitation of the natural …

Bibliometric analysis of global research trends on biomimetics, biomimicry, bionics, and bio-inspired concepts in civil engineering using the Scopus database

N Sedira, J Pento, I Bentes… - Bioinspiration & …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
Bibliometric analysis of global research trends on biomimetics, biomimicry, bionics, and bio-inspired
concepts in civil engineer Page 1 Bioinspiration & Biomimetics ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPT • …

Contributions of construction small, medium, and micro enterprises towards the sustainable growth of Zambia

K Mabasa, O Akinradewo, C Aigbavboa, O Oguntona - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Studies have shown that the construction industry (CI) contributes significantly towards
economic growth. As indicated by numerous scholars, most of the operations within the …

Factors influencing eco-industrial development in Africa: A SWOT analysis of a Tanzanian industrial park

AG Rweyendela, GG Kombe - African Journal of Science …, 2022 - journals.co.za
Eco-industrial parks (EIPs) have been proposed as a transformative model for assisting
developing countries in upgrading their industrial systems to meet higher global …

[PDF][PDF] Bio-like composite microstructure designs for enhanced damage tolerance via machine learning

S Hankins, L Kotthoff, RS Fertig III - American Society for …, 2019 - eecs.uwyo.edu
Variations of unique and tailored composite microstructures have been observed in nature
and have served as templates for the development of new synthetic materials …

Challenges to the adoption of biomimicry as a sustainable approach in the nigerian construction industry

OJ Adekunye, AE Oke - Intelligent Buildings International, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Nigeria's construction industry, which mirrors a global trend, actively seeks methods to
ensure a sustainable future. Sustainable construction practices have become a focal point …

Biomimicry Lessons for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

O Oguntona, C Aigbavboa - The 10th Focus Conference (TFC …, 2023 - atlantis-press.com
Abstract Teaching and Learning (T&L) in higher education is an important discourse that
determines the teacher and learner's experience, effectiveness, and efficiency in the …

[PDF][PDF] APPLICATION OF BIOMIMICRY CONCEPT TO IMPROVE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: A LITERATURE REVIEW

F Silva, B Perera, A Atapattu, J Jayanetti… - Proceedings The 12th …, 2024 - ciobwcs.com
The growing need for urbanisation has resulted in the intense development of the
construction industry, which has negatively impacted the conservation of the environment. In …

An Ethno-mimicry Approach to Managing Buildings' End-of-life Construction and Demolition Waste in Nigeria: Militating Factors and Improvement Measures

A Abdullahi, KKOK Otasowie, BO Awuzie, C Aigbavboa - 2024 - researchsquare.com
Purpose The end-of-life phase of buildings has been regarded as the phase where the most
unsustainable practices in the construction project lifecycle occur. This is due to the usual …

Exploring the Potential of Biomimicry in Life Sciences: Towards Interdisciplinary Collaboration and a Paradigm Shift

N Kroone - 2023 - studenttheses.uu.nl
This literature review explores the role of biomimicry in the field of life sciences and its
potential for large-scale adoption by society. Biomimicry, a philosophy inspired by nature …