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Biomimicry In Architecture
Paperback Edition: 2
When searching for genuinely sustainable building design and technology - designs that go beyond conventional sustainability to be truly restorative - we often find that nature got there first. Over 3.5 billion years of natural history have evolved innumerable examples of forms, systems, and processes
that can be applied to modern green design.Aimed at architects, urban designers and product designers, this new edition of Biomimicry in Architecture looks to the natural world to achieve radical increases in resource efficiency. Packed with case studies predicting future trends, this edition also contains updated and expanded chapters on structures, materials, waste, water, thermal control and energy, as well as an all-new chapter on light.
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An amazing sourcebook of extraordinary design solutions, Biomimicry in Architecture is a must-read for anyone preparing for the challenges of building a sustainable and restorative future.
Pages : 165
Publisher : RIBA Publications
Publication date : 2016-10-06
Subjects: Non-fiction, Art/design/film, Science And Technology, Architecture, Art & Artists, Engineering, Environmentally-friendly Architecture & Design, History Of Architecture, History Of Art / Art & Design Styles, Engineering: General