Plant-inspired Kinetic Systems for Architecture

Zheliazkova, Maia; Savova, Biliana; Naboni, Roberto

doi:10.5151/sigradi2018-1722

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“…Many of these plant movements and dispersal systems are based on macrolevel changes in shape based on the hierarchical actions occurring at the meso-and microscale of their materials and structures [119,120]. A classic example is the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) and its modified leaves.…”

Section: Tropic Nastic and Other Movementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Organismal Design and Biomimetics: A Problem of Scale

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Organisms and their features represent a complex system of solutions that can efficiently inspire the development of original and cutting-edge design applications: the related discipline is known as biomimetics. From the smallest to the largest, every species has developed and adapted different working principles based on their relative dimensional realm. In nature, size changes determine remarkable effects in organismal structures, functions, and evolutionary innovations. Similarly, size and scaling rules need to be considered in the biomimetic transfer of solutions to different dimensions, from nature to artefacts. The observation of principles that occur at very small scales, such as for nano- and microstructures, can often be seen and transferred to a macroscopic scale. However, this transfer is not always possible; numerous biological structures lose their functionality when applied to different scale dimensions. Hence, the evaluation of the effects and changes in scaling biological working principles to the final design dimension is crucial for the success of any biomimetic transfer process. This review intends to provide biologists and designers with an overview regarding scale-related principles in organismal design and their application to technical projects regarding mechanics, optics, electricity, and acoustics.

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Section: Tropic Nastic and Other Movementsmentioning

confidence: 99%