Minimizing material to maximize effect
Explore where to look in the natural world for ways to minimize materials for maximum effect as global biomimicry leader Janine Benyus takes us on a tour of her favorite organisms for lightweighting and the impact that learning from them can have on sustainable design.
Hear her full explanation in the two-part recorded webinar series below.
12 patterns of Lightweighting Inspired by Nature
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1 | Lightweighting Steel & Aluminum
If we designed like nature, and optimized strength like trees and bones, how many national forests could we save? Janine Benyus orients us to the sustainability implications of lightweighting two of the most commonly utilized materials by our species, steel and aluminum, and the impact that inspiration from nature for doing more with less could have on global climate change.
2 | Lightweighting Models In Nature Beyond Bones
Janine Benyus shares untapped insights from the natural world on structural optimization that go beyond the most commonly cited biological inspiration - bones! She reveals a collection of nature’s shapes, surfaces, and interior architectures that could lead to new efficiencies in structural design and manufacturing techniques.
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