Learn About Biomimicry-Based Technologies (Shared from HGTVPRO.com)
Stay on top of the latest green technologies that can be used for and around your home.
Companies are designing innovative household products that imitate biological processes in nature, while not tapping natural resources. Some examples:
- Sharklet: A special pattern inspired by the microbe-resistant properties of shark skin inhibits bacterial growth. The pattern on an adhesive film will repel bacteria pathogens from hospitals, public restrooms and consumer products.
- Lotusan paint: A self-cleaning silicone exterior paint based on the lotus flower's highly water-repellent surface and its self-cleaning properties.
- Gecko tape: Modeled after a gecko's ability to adhere to various kinds of surfaces, the tape will allow items to defy gravity.
This info showed up today a short time after I got an invite to hear a presentation on biomimicry and design tomorrow evening. I began to research the topic. Fascinating to realize how ways to improve our lives once again come from nature.
As we plan for TerraScena I have been researching materials. Not sure how biomimicry will fit into our plan for these resource concious homes. Maybe I will understand that after going to the presentation.
I have always been fascinated by the endless designs of nature be it the wing of a dragon fly, the body of a praying mantis, the shape of the clouds, a single rock or the red rock formations in the West. The grain of wood on a handsome handmade table or a rotting tree trunk both radiate beauty and fill me with deep appreciation.
What captures your attention in nature? Do you know of other examples of Biomimicry?
