Biomimetic architecture and its role in developing sustainable, regenerative, and livable cities : global perspectives and approaches in the age of COVID-19 / Mohsen Aboulnaga, Samaa E. Helmy.

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Biomimetic architecture and its role in developing sustainable, regenerative, and livable cities : global perspectives and approaches in the age of COVID-19 / Mohsen Aboulnaga, Samaa E. Helmy.

9783031082924 (electronic bk.)
3031082923 (electronic bk.)
9783031082917
3031082915

Cham : Springer, [2022]

©2022

English

1 online resource (xci, 554 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)

10.1007/978-3-031-08292-4 doi

NA2543.B56

720/.47

This book focuses on understanding biomimetic architecture and its role as a sustainable design tool. It presents the role of biomimicry in mitigation and adaptation to climate change and examines how biomimetic architecture can provide healthy solutions to limit the spread of COVID-19 in buildings and cities. Coverage includes global examples of biomimetic approaches and buildings, an evaluation of the performance of biomimicry applications in architecture to illustrate best practices, and an exploration of how nature can offer inspiration in building design to conserve resources and save energy use as well as curb carbon emissions a reaffirmed goal of COP 26 and an outcome of Glasgow Climate Pact. Finally, the book presents guidelines to enhance urban areas and healthier spaces in buildings to meet COVID-19 social distance regulations and beyond. Examines global applications of biomimicry in architecture; Highlights the importance of biomimicry in driving livability in cities and buildings; Explores the role of biomimetic architecture in mitigating climate change.

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