Definition of Biomimicry

 

Date originally created:  October 10, 2002

 

Term: Biomimicry

Definition: When an architect takes inspiration from or copies structures found in nature.

Description:
· To better mimic the feeling of being in Italy, a pizzeria might contain doric or ionic columns.
· To better mimic the feeling of being in a forest, a wall might be painted with trees and animals on it
To better mimic the feeling of being by the ocean, a vacation house might have a lighthouse appended to the side of it.

 

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