Biomimicry and architecture

“In this remarkable book, Michael Pawlyn argues that construction and architecture must be at the heart of a bio-inspired and biomimetic future. But this book is much more than that. It lays out principles and actions for the 21st century and allows us to look at the world through another prism: that of the systemic vision, which can make possible the transition to a regenerative, inclusive and prosperous society. » ELLEN MACARTHUR Over 3.5 billion years of living history have yielded countless examples of forms, systems and processes that can be applied to modern ecological design. In Biomimicry and Architecture, a veritable collection of sustainable innovations, Michael Pawlyn invites architects, urban planners and designers to draw inspiration from nature to radically increase the efficiency of the resources used. Endowed with a very rich iconography, this book reviews the major architectural issues and the way in which biomimicry can help to address them: the solidity of structures, construction materials, waste, water management, thermal comfort, light use and energy consumption. Translated from English by Elizabeth Lefer and Bruno LhostePreface by Gilles BoeufForeword by Dame Ellen MacArthur The first essay published in French on the relationship between biomimicry and architecture.