Learning from Nature: The Biomimicry Podcast with Lily Urmann
Lily Urmann
We share Earth with millions of other species, many of whom have been around much longer than us. Biomimicry is the promising practice of learning from nature’s forms, processes, and systems to create life-friendly designs that benefit both people and the planet. Lily Urmann – a biomimic, educator, and nature communicator – will explore this exciting field and showcase how biomimicry is applied and practiced around the world; from architecture and engineering to material science, manufacturing, business, design and everything in-between. Join Lily as she dives into the brilliant and beautiful world of how nature works and interviews biomimics across cutting-edge disciplines. Together, let’s discover what we can learn from nature!
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Apr 7, 2022 • 35min
All About AskNature with Andrew Howley
AskNature.org is an incredible platform developed by the Biomimicry Institute that showcases a collection of biological strategies and a growing number of innovations inspired by them. Join Andrew Howley, the chief editor of AskNature, as he explains how to use this resource, the importance of understanding how nature works, and ways to explore connections between us and our neighbors on Planet Earth. Whether you are totally new to biomimicry or have been practicing for years, AskNature can be a crucial tool for your journey!Grab your Learning from Nature merch!Follow Lily on Instagram: @lilylearnsfromnatureIf you want to begin your own learning from nature journey, take a course from Learn Biomimicry. Listeners can save 20% on the Biomimicry Short Course Set, and 10% on the Biomimicry Practitioner and Educator Program with code LEARNINGFROMNATURE or by visiting this link.Support the show
Mar 10, 2022 • 39min
Biomimicry Education with Dr. Laura Lee Stevens
Have you ever wondered how you can begin your biomimicry journey? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Lee Stevens and we chat about her own biomimicry education journey, why introducing students to this practice is so important, and what programs could be a good fit for you too. This informative conversation sets the stage for what it looks like to practice and teach biomimicry. (Resources mentioned: iSites Journal and "Analogical Reasoning in Biomimicry Design Education")Purchase an iSites JournalASU Master's ProgramBiomimicry Frontiers Professional ProgramRead Dr. Laura's Dissertation Grab your Learning from Nature merch!Follow Lily on Instagram: @lilylearnsfromnatureIf you want to begin your own learning from nature journey, take a course from Learn Biomimicry. Listeners can save 20% on the Biomimicry Short Course Set, and 10% on the Biomimicry Practitioner and Educator Program with code LEARNINGFROMNATURE or by visiting this link.Support the show
Feb 4, 2022 • 18min
What is Biomimicry?
Learn about the host's personal journey with biomimicry and her current endeavors. Explore examples and categories of biomimicry, including the case study of the Shinkansen train in Japan. Discover related concepts such as sustainability and regenerative design. Delve into the potential applications of biomimicry, particularly in the field of surgical implants.
