Here are five designs inspired by nature:
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LED Light Bulbs: Fireflies inspired the creation of LED light bulbs. The microstructures that enhance light in fireflies were mimicked to make LED light bulbs more efficient.
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Coral Restoration Structures: The Sydney Institute of Marine Science and Reef Design Lab, in collaboration with Volvo Cars, created artificial structures for coral restoration inspired by the efficient use of materials in nature.
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Sustainable Building: The Eastgate Centre in Zimbabwe was designed to mimic the self-cooling mounds of African termites. The building uses less than 10% of the energy of a conventional building of its size, resulting in a large capital saving for the owners and office tenants, and much fewer carbon emissions.
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Logo Design: Many logos are inspired by nature, such as the World Wildlife Funds iconic panda logo and the Natural Resources Defense Councils North Star logo.
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Biomimicry in Fashion: Biomimicry is becoming more popular in the fashion industry as a way to create sustainable products. For example, biomimicry has been used to create textiles that mimic the properties of spider silk, which is known for its strength and elasticity.
These designs were inspired by nature and use biomimicry to create sustainable and efficient products.
