Description
| Product ID: | 9781859466285 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Biomimicry in Architecture |
| Authors: | Author: Michael Pawlyn |
| Page Count: | 176 |
| Subjects: | Architectural structure and design, Architectural structure & design |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Biomimicry in Architecture is a comprehensive guide to how the natural world can be a source of inspiration for architects and designers alike. Topics covered include structures, materials, waste, water, thermal control, light and energy. 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. For 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. 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. |
| Imprint Name: | RIBA Publishing |
| Publisher Name: | RIBA Publishing |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2016-09-01 |