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Title
Biomimetic design method for innovation and sustainability / Yael Helfman Cohen, Yoram Reich.
ISBN
9783319339979 (electronic book)
3319339974 (electronic book)
9783319339962
3319339966
Published
Switzerland : Springer, [2016]
Copyright
©2016
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xxvii, 254 pages) : illustrations
Call Number
T173.8
Dewey Decimal Classification
600
Summary
"Presenting a novel biomimetic design method for transferring design solutions from nature to technology, this book focuses on structure-function patterns in nature and advanced modeling tools derived from TRIZ, the theory of inventive problem-solving. The book includes an extensive literature review on biomimicry as an engine of both innovation and sustainability, and discusses in detail the biomimetic design process, current biomimetic design methods and tools. The structural biomimetic design method for innovation and sustainability put forward in this text encompasses (1) the research method and rationale used to develop and validate this new design method; (2) the suggested design algorithm and tools including the Find structure database, structure-function patterns and ideality patterns; and (3) analyses of four case studies describing how to use the proposed method. This book offers an essential resource for designers who wish to use nature as a source of inspiration and knowledge, innovators and sustainability experts, and scientists and researchers, amongst others"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Source of Description
Description based on print version record.
The Biomimicry Discipline: Boundaries, Definitions, Drivers, Promises and Limits
The Biomimicry Design Process: Characteristics, Stages and Main Challenge
Biomimetic Design Methods: Literature Review
Literature Review Conclusions and Definition of Research Target
Research Model
Theories, Knowledge Bases and Conceptual Frameworks that Support the Analysis of Observations
Functional Patterns
Structure-Function Patterns
Sustainability Patterns
The Structural Biomimetic Design Method Manual: Process (Flow Charts), Tools, Templates and Guidelines
Case Studies
Lab and Field Experiments
Discussion and Summary.
