Biomimetic Design - Summer 2013
Biomimetic design is about learning from nature. Researching and applying the functional strategies that nature uses to solve problems inspires designers to search deeper into natural processes to discover sustainable solutions for our lives.
This piece shows a design for creating street umbrellas that can open using the circulate venation pattern of unfurling fern fronds to provide shade and reduce heat island effect in urban areas.
This piece shows a design for creating street umbrellas that can open using the circulate venation pattern of unfurling fern fronds to provide shade and reduce heat island effect in urban areas.