#120: Biomimicry in Architecture and Urbanism, with Michael Pawlyn
Green Urbanist - Sustainable Placemaking, Planning and Urban Design
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Redesigning Materials: Nature's Blueprint
This chapter emphasizes the urgent need to rethink building materials by drawing inspiration from nature, particularly the sustainable properties of Major Ampulate Silk from spiders. It discusses the environmental and health risks posed by conventional materials and advocates for adopting biomaterials and eco-friendly design principles in construction and urban planning.
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