Biomimicry: A Journey of “Impression de Chaos” / Wan Noor Faaizah Wan Omar and Shafilla Subri

• Main Authors: Wan Omar, Wan Noor Faaizah, Subri, Shafilla
• Format: Book Section
• Language: English
• Published: Faculty of Art and Design 2021
• Subjects: NC Drawing. Design. IIlustration; Technique
• Online Access: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/58866/1/58866.pdf; https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/58866/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Mara

Benyus Jenine coined two Greek words: ‘bio’ meaning life, with ‘mimesis’ meaning imitation. The Biomimicry Approach typically addresses two circumstances, defining a human need or design problem, and identifying ways to resolve challenges faced by other organisms or ecosystems. The three core principles in biomimicry are:nature as a model, nature as a measure, and nature as a mentor. Each principle is explained and responsible for the biomimicry cogitation approach. Nature, as model: Biomimicry is a study of nature's models which produces forms, processes, systems and strategies to resolve human affairs in more sustainable manner. Using nature as a model, the Biomimicry Guild and its collaborators created the Biomimicry Design Spiral as a practical design tool. Nature, as measure: Biomimicry employs an ecological standard to assess the long-term viability of human innovations.