Biomimicry Explained with Drawings & Examples

Name: Biomimicry Explained with Drawings & Examples
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Description: Sustainability Illustrated presents the concept of Biomimicry: Bio means life; mimicry means imitate. So biomimicry is the practice of imitating life. It looks to Nature to provide inspiration and direction to sustainably solve our most pressing challenges; it’s innovation inspired by nature. Read the book by Janine Benyus Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature.

Sustainability Illustrated presents the concept of Biomimicry: Bio means life; mimicry means imitate. So biomimicry is the practice of imitating life. It looks to Nature to provide inspiration and direction to sustainably solve our most pressing challenges; it’s innovation inspired by nature. Read the book by Janine... read more

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