The Biomimicry Blog
Get smarter about biomimicry with these articles, guides, webinars, courses and more.
eBook: A Field Guide to Biomimicry
This concise eBook, packed with clear explanations of key terms including examples, will elevate your understanding of biomimicry in just a single read-through.
10 Patterns in Nature that Solve Design Problems
These are 10 patterns found in nature that solve design challenges in genius ways. Learn how they have been applied in real-world designs through biomimicry.
Introduction to Biomimicry: Module 1
Expand your understanding of biomimicry, and learn the basics and fundamental concepts. This course includes handbooks, engaging videos and real-world examples.
16+ Leading Biophilic Design Courses
Here, we provide a summary of each institute's offering with length, location and price. Learn the basics of biophilic design and how to apply it in your own context.
Life's Principles: Beginner's Guide
Learn the basics about the Biomimicry Life's Principles, strategies all organisms use for creating conditions conducive to life.
A Guide to 22+ Top Biomimicry Masters
Download this guide to all Biomimicry Masters Programmes with a sheet, map and infographic. Compare programs and decide which postgraduate course is right for you.
Biomimicry Life's Principles: In-depth course
In-depth discussions about Biomimicry Life's Principles (deep patterns in nature) and how to apply them to the design of our world. Understand each principle and how it creates conditions conducive to life.
The Complete History of Biomimicry
Read about the landmarks of biomimicry through the ages, with examples. Biomimicry's story might go back way further than you thought.
Guide: Best Biomimicry Podcasts
A list of the best biomimicry podcasts, each one bringing a biomimicry thought leader. Podcasts are great ways to learn and expand your understanding through active listening.
Biomimicry Design Frameworks
Learn the two design frameworks of biomimicry, and how to apply the 4 key phases/steps in the practice of biomimicry.
Complete Biomimicry Handbooks
Get your set of 5 downloadable handbooks, taking you from the foundations of biomimicry to a masterclass on design frameworks, systems thinking and more.
Biomimicry & AI Workshop
A deep dive into how AI can benefit biomimicry, our recommended tools, how to avoid the risks and tips for best practices. Watch this webinar and join the discussion on AI & Biomimicry.
Biomimicry Project Playbook
Download the Biomimicry Project Playbook to guide you through starting your next biomimicry project. This step-by-step guide will pose thought-provoking questions and and set you up for success.
Guide: Top 10 Biomimicry Books
Our top recommended books that every biomimic should read. Each book covers or overlaps with biomimicry, from business to the built environment and will deepen your understanding of how to create conditions conducive to life.
Biomimicry Masterclass Course
In this course, you will learn the application of the best of Biomimicry Thinking with Systems Thinking and Design Thinking, to intentionally evolve solutions to some of the world’s systemic problems.
10 Examples of Biomimicry in Architecture
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, regenerative and innovative design.
Earth's Operating Conditions: In-depth Course
In this course, you will learn more about Earth's Operating Conditions and the Planetary Boundaries. You'll also dive into the application of Biomimicry Thinking with Systems Thinking and Design Thinking.
Biomimicry and Bees
Within this article, we cover two things: Why the hexagon is a genius construction shape, PLUS a new discovery that makes it even more awesome, and applicable. Turns out we can learn even more from bees than we thought.
Top 50 Examples of Biomimicry
Within this article, we cover two things: list of our top 50 biomimicry examples. Each nature-based solution has been implemented as a business or a biomimicry invention.
Best Biomimicry Courses & Certificates
Are you considering expanding your biomimicry knowledge through a course, but unsure about where to start? Take a deep dive with us into the leading biomimicry courses of 2026.
6 Things That Biomimicry is Calling For
We've surveyed over a thousand plus individuals who've taken our short courses and mentored programs, and we've found a few recurring answers pertaining to what would help biomimicry grow.
What (really) is Biomimicry?
Biomimicry is the practice of learning from and emulating nature's genius to solve all kinds of challenges within the human design world. Here, we dive into what this movement is all about.
Who is Biomimicry For?
Biomimicry is best suited for the very few individuals or organizations that are willing and able to do things differently (aka innovate). Here's why.
Learn the 3 Seeds of Biomimicry
In this course, you will learn to identify the core elements of biomimicry: Emulate, Ethos, and Re-Connect. Understand what these mean in the context of learning and practising biomimicry.
What Biophilic Design?
Biophilia and biomimicry are two terms often heard in the same conversation, but they are not the same thing. However, one characteristic can be named for both concepts: recognising the value of the natural environment.
What (really) is Bioremediation?
Human-made pollution is causing great harm to ecosystems and public health, and traditional cleanup methods are often no better. But nature offers its own solutions.
Janine Benyus: Meet the Godmother of (Modern) Biomimicry
Janine Benyus is often considered the pioneer who brought about the brilliance of biomimicry and nature-inspired innovation in modern times.
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