DESIGN: problem solving discipline

1. BIOMIMICRY EXAMPLES

1.1. http://inhabitat.com/finding-design-inspiration-in-nature-biomimicry-for-a-better-planet/

1.2. https://www.behance.net/gallery/19064681/Specimen-01

1.3. http://www.atlanticleather.is

1.4. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/600748/this-uncrushable-robot-cockroach-just-wants-to-rescue-you/

2. BIOMIMICRY CHALLENGES

2.1. http://challenge.biomimicry.org/en/challenge/food-systems-challenge-2016

3. WHY SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS?

3.1. http://www.wncgbc.org/about/importance-of-green-building

3.2. http://www.infoplease.com/science/environment/building-green.html

3.3. http://www.solarroadways.com/Home/Specifics

4. SUSTAINABLE EXAMPLES

4.1. http://greaterplaces.com/project-topic/philadelphia-green-streets-design-manual/

4.2. http://www.myreplenish.com

4.3. http://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/gallery/sustainable-product-design-in-pictures

4.4. http://www2.technologyreview.com/article/418542/tr10-green-concrete/

4.5. http://inhabitat.com/fascinating-floating-city-shaped-like-a-manta-ray-would-be-100-self-sustaining/

4.6. http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/02/03/hempcrete-worlds-strongest-building-material/

4.7. http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/sustainable-packaging-designs#3

4.8. http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2015/4/27/sustainable-paperfoam-naturally-clicquot-ii

4.9. http://www.pop.com.br/sustentabilidade/marca-suica-lanca-jeans-biodegradavel/

4.10. http://www.pop.com.br/sustentabilidade/nova-lava-loucas-economiza-agua-e-nao-gasta-energia/

5. ENERGY APPLICATIONS

5.1. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/600751/moroccos-massive-desert-solar-project-starts-up/

5.2. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/545516/why-renewable-energy-is-defying-gravity/

5.3. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/545406/advanced-nuclear-startup-terrestrial-energy-lands-initial-funding/

5.4. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/546196/the-problem-with-biofuels/

5.5. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/600791/gravitational-waves-have-been-discovered-opening-a-new-window-on-the-universe/

5.6. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/540226/paying-for-solar-power/

5.7. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/429529/how-solar-based-microgrids-could-bring-power-to-millions/

5.8. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/540226/paying-for-solar-power/

6. Challenge

6.1. PROPOSAL (design)

6.1.1. Sustainable

6.1.1.1. Nature

6.1.1.1.1. 3.8 billion yeas of experience

6.1.1.1.2. biomimicry-bionimesis- B.I.D

7. NATURE IS RESILIENT TO DISTURBANCES - diversity, redundancy, de-centralization, self-renovation, auto healing.

8. NATURE REWARDS COOPERATION

9. NATURE RUNS ON INFORMATION

9.1. http://www.libelium.com/company/

10. NATURE USES CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS THAT ARE SAFE FOR LIVING BEINGS

10.1. NOVO MER

10.2. COLUMBIA FOREST PRODUCTS

10.3. Water-based, biodegradable, self-assembling, up-down, hierarchical.

11. NATURE BUILDS USING ABUNDANT RESOURCES, INCORPORATING RARE RESOURCES ONLY SPARINGLY

12. NATURE IS LOCALLY ATTUNED AND RESPONSIVE

12.1. SHE - Sustainable Health Enterprises

13. NATURE SHAPE TO DETERMINE FUNCTIONALITY

13.1. Flamingo beek

13.1.1. Directional Turbine - generate energy from the sea from both directions.

13.1.1.1. BIOMIVAL

13.1.1.1.1. Repsol Foundation Enterpreunership