The Biomimicry Blog

Interview with biologist-turned-biomimicry practitioner, Rebecca MacKinnon  

How to go from biology to biomimicry 

Have you ever thought about the “bio” in biomimicry? Most of us know that it means “life” (it comes from Greek). Here’s another fun fact: It’s the same “bio” that is used in “biology”...

This article will showcase some of the best examples of biomimicry in the field of biology. In fact, we’re here to show you that biology is closely related to biomimicry, and that biology professionals have the distinct advantage of deep knowledge of certain organisms, systems or processes that can ...

Sustainability consultants help organizations and governments to develop and implement sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact, improve social responsibility, and ensure long-term economic viability along with promoting life-friendly processes.

They also often work with climate chang...

If you’ve been hanging around the biomimicry space for a hot sec — you might have heard of the variety of ways in which biomimicry can be applied. 

You might have heard things like what can we learn from studying a plant, a fungus, an alga, or the human eye?

It's true, we can be inspired to innov...

Nature-inspired buildings, designs and innovation begin with thinking outside (the box)! In a world of homogenous buildings, we've listed 10 remarkable structures that showcase examples of biomimicry in architecture, and how architects are mimicking nature to lead the movement of sustainable, regene...

Many learners ask the question: what type of jobs are available in biomimicry? Some individuals have made biomimicry their full time profession, by developing biomimicry courses and programmes, or mentoring others. Some organisations have a Director of Biomimicry, like Microsoft and B+H Architecture...

If you're a leader in any context (whether it's in your workplace, sports; or social communities), there's one true source of wisdom you can learn from: Nature. 

In biomimicry, there are opportunities to not only literally mimic the forms, processes and systems that we see, but also to metaphorical...

1. You want to learn. 2. You're short on time. If these two statements are true for you, you've come to the right place. Challenge accepted!

Below, we share five biomimicry-related presentations that will inform, inspire and enrich your biomimicry knowledge. From Ted Talks to Youtube videos - all s...

This article aims to explain what nature-based solutions are, how they relate to biomimicry and how these two approaches work together. 

In the ever-evolving conversation around sustainability, the different terms can often feel overwhelming. With distinctions between sustainable practices, regener...

Biotechnology is fast becoming less of a niche and more of a widely applied industry. This article explores what biotech is, how it's different from biomimicry and a look at our top real world examples of biotech companies practicing biomimicry. 

What is Biotech?

Biotech, or biotechnology, is the ...