Biomimicry
Biomimicry
Biomimicry (pronounced: bio-mimic-ry, from the Greek words bios, meaning life, and mimesis, meaning to imitate) is a design discipline that seeks to solve human problems by emulating nature's time-tested patterns and strategies.
Etymology
The term "Biomimicry" is derived from the Greek words bios, meaning life, and mimesis, meaning to imitate. It was popularized by scientist and author Janine Benyus in her 1997 book Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature.
Definition
Biomimicry is a practice that learns from and mimics the strategies found in nature to solve human design challenges. The goal is to create products, processes, and policies that are well-adapted to life on earth over the long haul.
Related Terms
- Bionics: This is often confused with biomimicry, but while biomimicry is the abstraction of good design from nature, bionics is the application of biological methods and systems found in nature to the study and design of engineering systems and modern technology.
- Bioinspiration: This is a similar concept to biomimicry, but it involves less direct copying of nature's designs and more taking inspiration from nature to solve human problems.
- Biophilia: This is the idea that humans have an innate affinity for nature and biological systems, which can be used to promote healthier and more productive environments in fields like architecture and interior design.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biomimicry
- Wikipedia's article - Biomimicry
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