Biomimicry for Sustainable Design

Discovering a World of Solutions Inspired by Nature

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Biomimicry is the practice of developing sustainable technologies inspired by ideas from Nature. While humans have a long way to go towards living sustainably on this planet, millions of species–each with nearly 4 billion years of field testing–contain technological ideas to help us succeed in our all-important quest to become a sustainable species on a biodiverse planet.

This specialized course is designed for professionals and students in various design fields including architecture, engineering, landscape, interior design, and industrial design interested in applying biomimicry to their work. Learn to approach the world of solutions inspired by nature to help your company create sustainable, innovative, and life-friendly products and processes.

With a new perspective of the natural world, you will be able to introduce the Biomimicry methodology into your design process, enhancing the creativity of your entire team!

Instructor: Taryn Mead | Biomimicry Guild 

·       Case Studies in Bio-Inspired Design

·       History, Philosophy and Ethics of Biomimicry

·       Practical Application of Biomimicry as a Design Tool

·       Biological and Ecological Principles Relevant to Design

·       Applications of Biological Function to Engineering Challenges

·       Ecological Performance Standards in Architectural Design

·       Sustainability Challenges in Industry and Potential Bio-Inspired Solutions

Renata Sobol | nwetc.org | Environmental Professional Training Program Director

Northwest Environmental Training Center

650 South Orcas Street, Suite 220 :: Seattle, WA 98108

206. 762. 1976 ph :: 206. 762. 1979 fx

rsobol@nwetc.org :: 425. 443. 2187 mbl

 ~Fostering an ecologically sustainable world through education