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This book provides the readers with a timely guide to the application of biomimetic principles in architecture and engineering design. As a result of a combined effort by two internationally recognized authorities, the biologist Werner Nachtigall and the architect Göran Pohl, the book describes the principles which can be used to compare nature and technology, and at the same time it presents detailed explanations and examples showing how biology can be used as a source of inspiration and "translated" in building and architectural solutions (biomimicry). Even though nature cannot be directly copied, the living world can provide architects and engineers with a wealth of analogues and inspirations for their own creative designs. But how can analysis of natural entities give rise to advanced and sustainable design? By reporting on the latest bionic design methods and using extensive artwork, the book guides readers through the field of nature-inspired architecture, offering an extraordinary resource for professional architects, engineers, designers and urban planners, as well as for university teachers, researchers and students. Natural evolution is seen throughout the book as a powerful resource that can serve architecture and design by providing innovative, optimal and sustainable solutions.
Sommario
Technical Biology and Biomimetics.- Buildings, Architecture and Biomimetics.- Biomimetics for Buildings.- Natural Functions and Processes as Prototypes for Buildings.- Biological Support and Envelope Structures and their Counterparts in Buildings.- Products and Architecture - Examples of Biomimetics for Buildings.- Brief Information to Biological Structures.- Appendix.
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Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Göran Pohl, geb. 1963, war nach einem Architekturstudium an der Universität Stuttgart zunächst freischaffend und gründete 1994 das Büro POHL Architekten Stadtplaner in Erfurt und Jena. Seit 1999 hatte er Lehraufträge und hielt Vorlesungen an verschiedenen in- und ausländischen Universitäten und Fachhochschulen. Seit 2004 lehrt er als Professor für Architektur an der Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes in Saarbrücken. 2006 wurde er Assoziierter Professor an der Hochschule Anhalt und gründete 2007 das Leichtbau Institut Jena, dessen Direktor er ist. Professor Pohl hat den Vorsitz Architektur/Design im BIOKON, dem bundesdeutschen Bionik-Netzwerk, sowie im BIOKON International.
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Werner Nachtigall, geb. 1934, hat mit seiner Sichtweise der 'Technischen Biologie und Bionik' als weltweit anerkannte Autorität Biologie und Technik zusammengeführt. Sein spezielles, fachübergreifendes Interesse gilt bionischen und umweltrelevanten Aspekten im Bereich des Bauens, Konstruierens und Gestaltens. Er ist Autor von über 30 Büchern und 300 Fachpublikationen, Mitglied mehrerer wissenschaftlicher Gesellschaften und Träger meherer Preise. Er hat eine Gesellschaft für Technische Biologie und Bionik gegründet, deren 1. Vorsitzender er ist, sowie eine gleichnamige Ausbildungsrichtung für Diplombiologen. Weiter war er maßgeblich am Zustandekommen des Bionik-Kompetenznetzes BioKon beteiligt. Seit seiner Emeritierung 2002 widmet er sich weiter Fragen der Bionik, des funktionellen Gestaltens, der Industrie-Kultur und der Öffentlichkeitsarbeit.
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This book provides the readers with a timely guide to the application of biomimetic principles in architecture and engineering design. As a result of a combined effort by two internationally recognized authorities, the biologist Werner Nachtigall and the architect Göran Pohl, the book describes the principles which can be used to compare nature and technology, and at the same time it presents detailed explanations and examples showing how biology can be used as a source of inspiration and “translated” in building and architectural solutions (biomimicry). Even though nature cannot be directly copied, the living world can provide architects and engineers with a wealth of analogues and inspirations for their own creative designs. But how can analysis of natural entities give rise to advanced and sustainable design? By reporting on the latest bionic design methods and using extensive artwork, the book guides readers through the field of nature-inspired architecture, offering an extraordinary resource for professional architects, engineers, designers and urban planners, as well as for university teachers, researchers and students. Natural evolution is seen throughout the book as a powerful resource that can serve architecture and design by providing innovative, optimal and sustainable solutions.
