Biomimicry means people learn from animals and nature to create new things.
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But ask the animals, and they will teach you,
or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you;
or speak to the earth, and it will teach you,
or let the fish in the sea inform you.
Which of all these does not know
that the hand of the Lord has done this?
In his hand is the life of every creature
and the breath of all mankind.– Job 12: 7-10
We Love Learning from Nature!!! 🐞 🚗
Examples of Animal Homes
Solutions in Nature
🐚 Nautilus Shell → Dome Homes
Nature uses curved shapes to make strong shells.
People copy this to build strong dome homes.
(Tenderhearts: Build your own dome home out of clay)
(Pioneer / Patriots: Sketch Roof design strength & Snow runoff, like pine branches.)
Examples of Animal Homes
Solutions in Nature
🐦 Bird Nests → Lightweight Structural Design
Animal idea: Birds weave flexible but strong nest structures.
Human Copy ➡️ Interwoven steel frameworks like the Beijing National Stadium
Strength with minimal material
Shock resistance
Efficient load distribution
Bio-BLITZ!
Examples of Animal Homes
Solutions in Nature
🐜 Termite Mounds → Passive Cooling Buildings
Animal idea: Termites build tall mounds with internal airflow tunnels.
Human Copy ➡️ Buildings with passive cooling systems (like the Eastgate Centre)
Strength with minimal material
Shock resistance
Efficient load distribution
Because Hot Air Rises: Chimney effect
Natural air circulation
Less reliance on HVAC
Energy savings
bio BLITZ !
(Our American Heritage Girls Troop got to enjoy a short “night hike” and in the 20-30 mins, we listened, looked, and noticed all the observations we could make!
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Resources:
Design Mimicking Nature
here are some links to more resources for further research:
- Building Supply / example VIDEO of how to use cost lists by Marshall & Swift (Pioneers / Patriots can use for their cost / benefit analysis)
- Another Video of what is a COST ESTIMATOR
- Video of floorplan estimations:
- BioMimicry in Architecture: A passive – airflow cooling system build into structure: Zimbabwe’s Eastgate Center (Here is an article about the building!) *Hint: HOT AIR RISES*
- Mini BioBlitz Sketch worksheet, half page
- TenderHeart and Explorer BioMimicry Badge Workheet / Handout for Troop
- Pi-Pa Exploring badge work number 3-5 intro worksheet
- More handouts about bio mimicry!
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Praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord from the heavens;
praise him in the heights above.
Praise him, all his angels;
praise him, all his heavenly hosts.
Praise him, sun and moon;
praise him, all you shining stars.
Praise him, you highest heavens
and you waters above the skies.
Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for at his command they were created,
and he established them for ever and ever—
he issued a decree that will never pass away.
Praise the Lord from the earth,
you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
lightning and hail, snow and clouds,
stormy winds that do his bidding,
you mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars,
wild animals and all cattle,
small creatures and flying birds,
kings of the earth and all nations,
you princes and all rulers on earth,
young men and women,
old men and children.
Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for his name alone is exalted;
his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
And he has raised up for his people a horn,
the praise of all his faithful servants,
of Israel, the people close to his heart.
Praise the Lord.
– Psalm 148 (NIV)