Examples Of Homecoming Of Humans : Bio-Mimicry

Being environmentally friendly isn’t merely a trend. After thousands of years of using the earth’s resources, we have finally come to realize that we are destroying this beautiful gift we were honored with. Architects play an influential role in trying to preserve this gift by encouraging a multitude of strategies that can be more cost efficient in the long run, be more comfortable for its users, and most importantly, have a lower carbon footprint. Strategies can include drastic changes to heat and air systems, construction material selections, or even specific design details to the architecture of a building that would reduce the amount of energy it consumes.

(continued from box above) Mimicry is when one species has evolved to resemble another organism. Müllerian mimicry is when two or more distasteful species may benefit from a shared warning coloration pattern, such as the monarch and viceroy butterflies who both share the orange and black patterns. Batesian mimicry is when harmless organisms can gain a selective advantage by resembling poisonous species, such as coral snake and a scarlet king snake. Many prey can also deter predators by startle coloration, which means that prey have spots which can resemble large eyes. Aggressive mimicry is when a predator can seem harmless to lure prey within a striking distance. One example of this is the frogfish which uses a dangling lure to attract fish,

Learning is deciding the degree of human’s evolution. How people learn other creatures makes how people lead the new life. Today’s life is based on the development made by our ancestors and People now doing the research and make new products are for the unstopped progress. There may be many problems on the way of discovering the new area but human beings have the critical thinking to find the difference amid the process of imitation. Colleges and universities as the places for learning want to train many talents in different areas to make the world more creative. In the article “Strange Creatures” written by Susan Blackmore, she indicates that all skills and abilities on based on imitation and different types of imitations

The old saying, “form follows function”, implies that the shape of a building or object should be primarily based on its intended function or purpose. This principle, which I find intriguing and was introduced to me during my undergraduate architecture study, was propounded by Louis Henry Sullivan, an American Architect who is also referred to as the "father of skyscrapers" and "father of modernism". Hence, I have developed a keen interest in the science, technology, construction, and functionality of sophisticated edifices. Also, I envision myself being globally competitive, and as a professional asset to my home country and beyond. These has led to a deep desire to further my education and pursue a Master of Architecture program and I believe the Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is the right academic environment in which to do so. The quality education offered by the outstanding faculty as well as the effort at promoting innovative concepts, cross-cultural diversity, and great alumni networks, are undeniable perks obtainable at Bowling Green State University. Studying at the Bowling Green State University will provide the opportunity that would expose me to new innovations and concepts, nurture and enhance my skills, as well as make me a competent and seasoned architect that clients can rely on.

I was a part of Atoosa’s thesis committee as her consulting advisor. During that time, I noticed that she worked well independently and under little supervision and developed practical knowledge in an interdisciplinary area of evolutionary robotics. I was impressed with the level of effort and determination she put into elaborating as well as composing her thesis. It is also worth mentioning that she was a well-organized and highly-motivated graduate student and capable of facing new challenges, who could conduct her research with minimum

I chose this style to give buildings dynamic, changing appearance (show the energy they have) and to make them match with animals – lizards, spiders, a caterpillar and a person-like figure. They all symbolise the energy and soul in the buildings as if the city is a group of living organisms in the form of buildings e.g. building taking the form of lizard(transformation), water-road where orange-coloured human figure.

One of the biggest similarity between the two is that they were both built within sources of water. Fallingwater being built on small creek, suspended over a waterfall. This crude earthiness is counterpointed by the startling fine alabaster white stucco work of the famous interiors. Then this melts water from the 'Snowy Mountains' is drawn across an arched vault at the eastern tip of the Torre del Agua, a large water tower, and channeled through the citadel via a complex system of conduits and water tanks, which create the celebrated interplay of light, sound and surface. The concept of “Organic Architecture” stems from his Transcendentalist background. The belief that human life is part of nature. The architects in both also use nature and

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“Human houses should not be like boxes, blazing in the sun, nor should we outrage the Machine by trying to make dwelling places too complementary to Machinery. Any building for humane purposes should be an elemental, sympathetic feature of the ground, complementary to its nature-environment, belonging by kinship to the terrain.”

Biophilic design is sometimes considered as just a ‘design fad’ or a way to gain benefit off of employees or students, however architects responded that Biophilia is not a trend, but is based on sound research that is constantly changing and improving throughout the years (Biophilic Design takes over U.S office space, 2016). Heath (Para. 8) argued to BBC television host, “Trends come and go, biophilic design looks to tap into human evolutionary preference for seeking out healthy landscapes that allow people to survive, thrive and flourish”. He also continued saying how Biophilic design is a solution dealing with urban stressful situations using nature. Biophilic design is not constant, but is improving and changing over time, because of this people are starting to understand the importance and benefits of engaging with natural elements in order to be comfortable, relaxed, and productive. Biophilic design has a to do with people’s health and mood in any commercial or residential building. In short,

A scientific explanation of a parasite is an organism that lives on or in an organism of another species, known as the host, from the body of which it obtains nutriment. Similar to the insects, Parasitic Architecture can be defined as an adaptable, transient and exploitive form of architecture that forces relationships with host buildings in order to complete themselves. This form of architecture can be considered as an architectural intervention that transforms existing structures. This results in parasitic architecture providing a new perspective or definition to the public and potentially offers a new space. The parasite brings society and urban structures closer. The architecture has become an expression of a social demand or

We put ourselves “into” our buildings and they affect our environment. As Winston Churchill said during the rebuilding of London after the bombings of the second World War, “We shape our buildings and our buildings shape us.”

Typology is the taxonomic classification of characteristics found in buildings and urban places, according to their association with different groups, such as degrees of development, levels of formality, and thought processes. It stands to reason that 2 buildings with the same typology would have more similarities than they would differences. However this is not always the case. More often than not buildings with the same typology can differ greatly. Take for example the Bertram House and the Tubac House. These two buildings are both a house typology however they represent this same typology in varying ways – some ways similar others vastly different. These differences have come about due to many influences such as style, lighting, form, spatial organization, plan of the building, school of thought, separation of private, semi-private and public space, materiality, and focus of the building. This essay aims to theorize how buildings with the same typology can have such massive differences between them.

In modern day society, New York City is known for its hustle, bustle and immense steel towers that overshadow paved streets and crowded sidewalks. Moreover, when New York comes to mind green, eco-friendly living is not the first thing most people think about. However, it is in New York's best interest to change that viewpoint. Due to overpopulation and increase in public draw, New York has taken its turn towards becoming a metropolitan waste land, and it is imperative that there be changes made. For instance, eco-architecture is a big topic of discussion in modern day urban society, and it should be taken into consideration when discussing the development towards a greener city such as the Big Apple also known as New York City, New York. Consequently, eco-architectural changes will advance the overall aesthetic to one of the most famous tourist attractions in the globe, as well as improve its economic status and improve business.

An environment has components, contexts, and perspectives. When looking at society’s built environment, like the houses people live in, there are common themes many adhere to. Pattern Language, by Christopher Alexander, researches and diagrams “patterns” at different scales within the current environment in 1977. The book has had critics since 1977 and it is used as an architectural premise through different fields of design. Pattern Language has been excluded in most architectural education programs, however it offers a look into people’s designed environment. Alexander takes a factual stance on his findings and denotes that his patterns help create a utopian-like society, which he sees fit. A Pattern Language is not a book that should be