Biomimicry
5 articles

What Is Biomimicry in Design and Why Does It Matter?
Despite biomimicry's potential to create self-cleaning buildings or self-healing materials, research into its practical application in the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector rem

Best of Design Awards 2026: New Experts, New Criteria
For the first time in its 20-year history, the Best of Design Awards panel includes no judge primarily expert in traditional industrial design or architecture.

What is Biomimetic Design and Its Potential in Architecture?
In Beijing, the National Aquatics Center, known as the Watercube, passively heats and lights its interior.

What is Biomimicry in Sustainable Design and Eco-Friendly Products?
Nail technicians are three times more likely to have children with birth defects, a stark health risk from prolonged exposure to volatile chemicals in traditional nail products.

What Is Biomimicry? A Guide to Nature-Inspired Design
Biomimicry offers a compelling path forward for sustainable design, looking to nature's 3.8 billion years of research and development for elegant solutions. This approach views nature as a mentor, inspiring efficient and resilient designs for human challenges.