The Biomimicry Blog

Biomimicry is the practice of learning from and emulating nature's genius to solve all kinds of challenges within the human design world. Below, we dive into what this movement is all about. 

They’re springing up like wildflowers - the practices of how we can (and should) learn from the principles ...

If imitation is the sincerest flattery, humans have been applauding the natural world for a good while now, perhaps since its inception. Here, we'll give an overview of the complete history of biomimicry - from those who did it first, even before it was called biomimicry, to where we are today. 

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Biomimicry, the practice of drawing inspiration from nature to solve human challenges, has become a powerful tool in the field of renewable energy. By observing and understanding the strategies that have evolved in the natural world, scientists and engineers have developed innovative technologies th...

What is life? Humans across the world have asked this significant question for ages and now, in the year 2025, artificial intelligence is asking (and answering) it too. 

We asked ChatGPT, and here's its answer:

That’s a profound question! From a biological perspective, life is often defined by a s...

Are you a biologist, hoping to use and apply biology and your knowledge outside of the laboratory? Perhaps a career change? Or perhaps you've recently graduated and are just embarking on a new career. 

Biomimicry would not exist without biology, and the importance of biologists cannot be overstated...

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...