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Bird Safe Glass Inspired by Spider Webs
Bird Safe Glass Inspired by Spider Webs

Case Study: The commercialization story behind Ornilux, the insulated glass that mimics the reflectivity of spider webs to keep birds safe

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Built EnvironmentGuest UserJanuary 24, 2018Architecture, Case StudyComment
Commercialization story behind keystone biomimicry innovations at Interface
Commercialization story behind keystone biomimicry innovations at Interface

Case Study: The commercialization story behind the modular carpet tile that mimics the forest floor to reduce material waste, and more.

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Built EnvironmentGuest UserJanuary 15, 2018Case Study, Waste, Product DesignComment
How to Get Started in Biomimicry Design
How to Get Started in Biomimicry Design

Webinar: Erin Rovalo outlines the eight hallmarks of biomimetic design

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Guest UserJanuary 9, 2018Design Process, Biomimicry Basics, Webinar, CreativityComment
Here's 9 Biomimicry Solutions for Climate Change
Here's 9 Biomimicry Solutions for Climate Change

Downloadable Report: 9 nature-inspired technologies to help reverse climate change

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Energy, UtilitiesGuest UserDecember 27, 2017Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Carbon, Sustainability Comments
Energy Efficiency Inspired by Swarm Behavior
Energy Efficiency Inspired by Swarm Behavior

Case Study: Download the commercialization story behind Encycle, the energy demand management technology that mimics swarm behavior

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Built Environment, Utilities, EnergyGuest UserDecember 12, 2017Case Study, Energy EfficiencyComment
Wastewater treatment inspired by wetlands
Wastewater treatment inspired by wetlands

Case Study: Download the biomimicry story behind Living Machines by John Todd Ecological Design

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Built Environment, UtilitiesGuest UserDecember 7, 2017Water, Architecture, Case Study Comment
From ideas to action: Cutting edge green chemistry
From ideas to action: Cutting edge green chemistry

FREE WEBINAR: Taking top ideas for nature-inspired chemistry to the next level

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Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Beauty & Cosmetics, AgricultureMark DorfmanDecember 5, 2017Materials, Webinar, Infographic, Sustainability Comment
Finally! Life friendly chemistry explained
Finally! Life friendly chemistry explained

FREE WEBINAR: The principles behind how nature is alive with chemistry

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ChemicalMark DorfmanNovember 29, 2017Life's Principles, Circular Economy, Webinar Comment
Your most frequently asked biomimicry questions, answered
Your most frequently asked biomimicry questions, answered

Janine Benyus answers some frequently asked questions on biomimicry

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Guest UserNovember 21, 2017Biomimicry Basics Comments
Minimizing material to maximize effect
Minimizing material to maximize effect

Free Webinars: Janine Benyus outlines where to look in nature to lightweight our designs

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Built Environment, ManufacturingJanine BenyusNovember 17, 2017Structures, Architecture, Engineering, Materials, Most Popular, Webinar, SustainabilityComment
What are the essential elements of biomimicry?
What are the essential elements of biomimicry?

A quick review of the core values of biomimicry

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Guest UserNovember 16, 2017Biomimicry Basics Comment
10 classic biomimicry examples
10 classic biomimicry examples

Video Series: Janine Benyus takes us on a biomimicry tour in Wired's "Think Like a Tree" series

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Janine BenyusNovember 15, 2017Biomimicry Basics Comment
Designing a better world with nature's help
Designing a better world with nature's help

Watch: Janine Benyus joins Vox to explore how looking to nature can help us design better

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TransportationJanine BenyusNovember 9, 2017Biomimicry Basics
How would nature break down persistent pollutants?
How would nature break down persistent pollutants?

Curated and contributed by Mark Dorfman

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Biotechnology, Chemical, AgricultureGuest UserNovember 9, 2017Circular Economy, Waste
Carbon negative carpet prototype makes debut
Carbon negative carpet prototype makes debut

Curated and contributed by Jamie Dwyer

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Built Environment, Consumer ProductsGuest UserNovember 9, 2017Climate Change, Resilience, Waste, CarbonComment
Best-selling carpet inspired by the forest floor
Best-selling carpet inspired by the forest floor

DOWNLOADABLE PRESENTATION SLIDES | Share the biomimicry story of i2 and TactTiles

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Built Environment, Consumer ProductsGuest UserNovember 9, 2017Materials, Climate Change, Circular Economy, WasteComment
Does the forest hold the answers to sustainable design?
Does the forest hold the answers to sustainable design?

Full Report | Genius of Biome: Temperate broadleaf forest

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Built EnvironmentGuest UserOctober 26, 2017Architecture, Engineering, Resilience, Most Popular, Planning, Energy Efficiency Comments
Biomimicry + Packaging Innovation Toolkit
Biomimicry + Packaging Innovation Toolkit

FREE TOOLKIT DOWNLOAD | Experience what it's like to generate innovation ideas from nature for packaging

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Consumer ProductsGuest UserOctober 26, 2017Circular Economy, Packaging, Most Popular, Creativity Comments
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