Bionisch bauen

Nature has always been a source of inspiration for the design of the human environment. The analysis of biological structures can lead not only to astonishing technical solutions but can also inspire architecture.

Bionics is a fascinating frontier between fundamental research and practical application: biologists, chemists, physicists, mineralogists, and paleontologists engage in dialogue with materials scientists, engineers, and architects, translating their findings into architecture and construction.

Through a variety of practical examples, this richly illustrated introduction follows the path from understanding how something works, through abstraction, such as in computer models, to the construction of initial prototypes and ultimately to functional manufacturing and production.