| Biomimicry provides a strong basis for learning Parametric Design because the forms of nature change in response to their environmental context. By learning to create adjustable forms, designers can generate a wide variety of options; and analytic can help identify the ones most appropriate to a specific situation. |
| Examining how plants and animals grow and evolve helps designers understand how to make designs for the built environment responsive to natural forces. Looking at how natural forms result from growth processes gives ideas for phased urban growth. Natural structures that resist extreme solar, wind, water and gravitational forces provide clues for climate-sensitive design. Along with the beauty of nature, the underlying functional principles can be inspiring for design. |
Top Projects |
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Alex Balog and Julia May conceived of a non-clogging filter from the jaw of the Basking shark. Their concept was further developed by Alex with MBA student Ben Cooper to win multiple entrepreneurial awards. |
Heather Tietz created textures for growing air-cleansing moss. |
Kathryn Hancock took a careful look at the shape of individual coral units and the overall pattern to create an interactive sculptural wall for her Lane Independent Living Alliance project. |
Considering how well the pillbug protects itself, Estefania Valdivia, Davis Sabatino and Jose Cuellar designed a storm-shelter that covers a house. |
Pill Pendant Will Ogburn used the same pillbug form to generate a shell for a luminaire design. |
Bonnie Jean Dominguez used Kangaroo’s Physics simulator to capture the dynamics of Ants Bridging the Gap. |
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Hannah Zalusky researched the key variables for external sun-shading. |
Jocelyn Reynolds considered the varied patterns and structures of insect wings. |
Bryan Peters and Isaac Hadnutt envision a living greywater filter at the city scale. |
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Case Studies and Inspirations |
