Biomimetics in Architecture: Architecture of Life and Buildings by Petra Gruber

Description: Biomimetics in Architecture by Petra Gruber Offers an approach that transposes the subtlety of real-life biological systems onto the built environment. This book delivers a perspective on architectural achievements and can help to manifest the approachs innovative potential. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The new approach presented in this book transposes the subtlety of real-life biological systems onto the built environment. It delivers a wholly new perspective on architectural achievements and will help to manifest the approachs huge innovative potential. Author Biography Petra Gruber is an architect with a strong interest in biology and interdisciplinary studies. She has worked in renowned architecture companies until the founding of her on venture transarch in 2008. Her work as university assistant at the Vienna University of Technology has led to extensive research in the field of biomimetics, summarised in the doctoral thesis that was the basis of this book. She is integrated in international scientific networks and currently involved in research projects, teaching, consultancy and publications in biomimetics. Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Background 2.1 Architecture 2.2 Bionics [Bionik] Biomimetics 2.3 Transfer and methods 3 Classical approaches to investigate overlaps between biology and architecture 3.1 Relationship between nature and architecture 3.2 "Natural construction" 3.3 Natures design principles 3.4 Parallels, differences and synergies between design in nature and in architecture 3.5 Biomimetics in construction and architecture 4 New approaches and application of biologys life criteria on architecture 4.1 Life, biology 4.2 Architectural interpretation of life criteria 4.3 Comments and hitherto unexplored fields 4.4 A living architecture 5 Case studies 5.1 Adaptation and evolution of traditional architecture on Nias Island 5.2 Transformation Architecture 5.3 Lunar Exploration Architecture 5.4 Biomimetic Design Proposals 6 Discussion 6.1 Transfer strategies and methods 6.2 Suggestions 7 Appendix 7.1 Literature 7.2 Figures and Photography Review "This profound and systematic approach makes the book stand out from many other, often semi-scientific publications on the same topic." Detail, November 2011 Review Text "This profound and systematic approach makes the book stand out from many other, often semi-scientific publications on the same topic." Detail, November 2011 Details ISBN3990433806 Author Petra Gruber Pages 280 Year 2010 ISBN-10 3990433806 ISBN-13 9783990433805 Format Paperback Publication Date 2010-12-28 Short Title BIOMIMETICS IN ARCHITECTURE Language English Media Book Subtitle Architecture of Life and Buildings Publisher Birkhauser Imprint Ambra Verlag MMag. Franz Schaffer Place of Publication Wien DEWEY 720.105 UK Release Date 2010-12-28 Illustrations 466 Illustrations, black and white Country of Publication Switzerland Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117721832;

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