The Biomimicry Blog

“It’s expensive to fight nature.” The words of biomimicry expert and leading architect Jamie Miller are more true today than ever before. And the built environment is taking note.  

Leading architects who study the way nature (not humans) manages resources, regulate temperature, or optimize structu...

Written by Alistair Daynes & AI

Hello nature enthusiasts and curious minds!

Jess (the cofounder of Learn Biomimicry) and I (Alistair) recently had the pleasure of hosting a deep dive into the brilliant world of biomimicry and artificial intelligence (AI). 

Jess presented a live workshop called W...

The Fibonacci sequence appears so often in nature that it has captured the human imagination for centuries. It’s also inspired human design in several industries.

In this blog, we’ll specifically look into how it inspired the design of turbines in the industrial and energy sectors. 

Ready to lea...

Are you looking for an inspiring biomimicry-related, bio-inspired or nature-based event? This is a list of keystone events from around the world to invite you into the world of biomimicry. The search is over, welcome to the list of extraordinary biomimicry-themed or nature-inspired events in your co...

"About 90% of startups fail."

There was a collective wince. Then, a moment of held breath, as we each peered at the statistics, assessing our own personal level of risk. Some nervous laughs. Some uncomfortable shifting in seats. Nadezhda Belousova pressed on with her final presentation. 

Business ...

Nature has perfected various design solutions, each with their own function. By studying natural patterns and design phenomena, we can create more efficient, sustainable, and innovative solutions in fields like engineering, architecture, and technology (and more!).

This article explores 10 pattern...

Author: Eelco H. Dykstra, M.D. 

You may have noticed that in the last few years, the use of the term “resilience” has skyrocketed and it now has become a buzzword. 

This was also noticeable during the recent NATO Summit in The Hague. In and by itself, this shouldn’t surprise us since many of us fe...

What makes a product sustainable? Sustainability is a word that gets thrown around like compost at a community garden... well-intentioned, but messy.

Here's our definition of sustainable products for this article: Sustainable products meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability o...

Curious about what a Learn Biomimicry Ambassador is? Great.

Our Ambassadors are our biomimicry partnership network made up of passionate individuals, forward-thinking organizations, and leaders in the biomimicry and online learning space.

We’re honored to collaborate with partners who genuinely be...

Biomimics don't ask, “How can I use nature?”. Instead, they ask: “How can my product or business function like nature?” And then, they learn FROM nature to get them there.

So, let's explore the question: How do we learn from nature? 

Watch this video, which forms part of the Biomimicry Short Cours...