biomimetic principles for innovative design Mazzoleni, Ilaria. creator Price, Shauna. text bibliography flu 2013 monographic eng

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xxii, 242 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm "Biology influences design projects in many ways; the related impact is known as biomimetics or biomimicry. Investigating the animal kingdom as a source of inspiration, this book focuses on the analysis of various animal skins, translating the learned principles into the built environment. Skin is a complex organ that performs various functions; similarly, building envelopes serve multiple roles as interfaces between building inhabitants and environmental elements. The resulting architectural building coverings take into consideration dynamic local environmental conditions. The text illustrates how supporting biomimetic principles can create a more sustainable way of building and living"-- Ilaria Mazzoleni in collaboration with Shauna Price. Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-227) and index. ARC Architecture and biology Architectural design Biomimicry SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Health & Safety NA2543.B56 M39 2013 729 9781466506077 (hardback) 2012031944 DLC 160807 20190519124017.0 31223 eng