Exploration Collaborates with Biomimicry Innovation Lab
Image: Previous editions of Biomimicry in Architecture (L-R): Arabic, 2nd Ed, Korean, French.
We are delighted to announce our collaboration with Michael Pawlyn, founder of Exploration Architecture and renowned author of "Biomimicry in Architecture," on the highly anticipated third edition of his influential work published by RIBA Books.
“I’m working with Richard as a researcher and technical consultant on rewriting my book ‘Biomimicry in Architecture’, and he’s been brilliant. There seems to be nothing that has eluded his radar when it comes to biomimetics. The result is that the third edition of my book will be a vastly improved version.”
The new edition expands upon Pawlyn's foundational approach to nature-inspired design, introducing crucial new chapters that address the pressing challenges of our time. With a systems-first perspective, the book will guide readers through the intricate relationships between materials, structures, and ecological principles that can transform architectural practice.
Exhibition from Exploration Architecture
Call for Contributions
We invite designers, architects, researchers, and practitioners to submit their work for potential inclusion in this landmark publication. We are seeking:
Innovative research in nature-inspired architectural solutions.
Conceptual designs and prototypes.
Completed projects demonstrating successful biomimetic principles.
Case studies in ecological systems thinking.
Biorock Pavilion concept by Exploration Architecture.
Book Structure
The expanded framework will explore eight key areas, from fundamental systems understanding through to practical applications in thermoregulation, energy, and ecological economics. This comprehensive approach reflects the urgent need to align architectural practice with natural systems for truly sustainable outcomes.
Book sections:
Systems
Materials & material systems
Structures
Water
Thermoregulation
Light and Colour
Energy
Synthesis (inc. ecological economics)
Submissions and inquiries can be directed to Biomimicry Innovation Lab. The FINAL deadline for contributions is the Friday 6th December 2024..
This collaboration represents a significant step forward in advancing nature-inspired innovation in the built environment, combining Pawlyn's radical approach with our expertise in systems biology, ecological engineering and cross-sector knowledge in the built environment.
Join us in shaping the future of regenerative architecture.
