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Author : Hans Blomquist
Publisher : Ryland Peters & Small
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781788793216
In Hans Blomquist's new book Inspired by Nature, the stylist and art director identifies the connection between our home environment and our emotional wellbeing.
Author : Janine M. Benyus
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780061958922
Repackaged with a new afterword, this "valuable and entertaining" (New York Times Book Review) book explores how scientists are adapting nature's best ideas to solve tough 21st century problems. Biomimicry is rapidly transforming life on earth. Biomimics study nature's most successful ideas over the past 3.5 million years, and adapt them for human use. The results are revolutionizing how materials are invented and how we compute, heal ourselves, repair the environment, and feed the world. Janine Benyus takes readers into the lab and in the field with maverick thinkers as they: discover miracle drugs by watching what chimps eat when they're sick; learn how to create by watching spiders weave fibers; harness energy by examining how a leaf converts sunlight into fuel in trillionths of a second; and many more examples. Composed of stories of vision and invention, personalities and pipe dreams, Biomimicry is must reading for anyone interested in the shape of our future.
Author : Kristen Nordstrom
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781580899475
“Young readers will be captivated by the contemporary inventors and inventions featured, and inspired to incorporate biomimicry into their own designs.” —Miranda Paul, author of One Plastic Bag and Water is Water Who's the best teacher for scientists, engineers, AND designers? Mother nature, of course! When an inventor is inspired by nature for a new creation, they are practicing something called biomimicry. Meet ten real-life scientists, engineers, and designers who imitate plants and animals to create amazing new technology. An engineer shapes the nose of his train like a kingfisher's beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how we copy nature's good ideas to solve real-world problems! WINNER AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books A National Science Teacher Association Best STEM Book “Mimic Makers reveals marvels of engineering inspired by nature with images that invite careful observation and explanations that are expressive, but never over simplified.” —Kim Parfitt, AP Biology and Environmental Science teacher, curriculum developer for Howard Hughes Medical Institute Biointeractive, and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Math Teaching. “Amazing! . . . Love that the book features the scientists and inventors, and that there is a diverse set of them. —Janine Benyus, co-founder of the Biomimicry Institute
Author : Marjolein Bastin
Publisher : Posh Coloring Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1449486401
Be inspired by Marjolein Bastin's passion for the natural world in this lovely coloring book. "I see every day as a new gift full of new discoveries, which I want to share with everyone through my artwork." --Marjolein Bastin Now you can share the beauty of Marjolein Bastin's nature-inspired art by coloring images based on her artwork. In this unique coloring book, sixty-three paintings featuring an array of nature vignettes that include birds, flowers, deer, butterflies, and more from Marjolien Bastin are presented in color across from the line art of the same image. Take inspiration from Marjolein's beautiful watercolor pallets or create your own colorful interpretation.
Author : Wendy Hinote Lanier
Publisher : North Star Editions, Inc.
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781641852432
Identifies and explores innovative technology in the clothing industry that was inspired by nature. Accessible text, supplementary sidebars, and an interesting infographic reveal for readers the science behind these technologies and the animals and plants that inspired them.
Author : Peter Fratzl,John W. C. Dunlop,Richard Weinkamer
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781849735537
The inner architecture of a material can have an astonishing effect on its overall properties and is vital to understand when designing new materials. Nature is a master at designing hierarchical structures and so researchers are looking at biological examples for inspiration, specifically to understand how nature arranges the inner architectures for a particular function in order to apply these design principles into man-made materials. Materials Design Inspired by Nature is the first book to address the relationship between the inner architecture of natural materials and their physical properties for materials design. The book explores examples from plants, the marine world, arthropods and bacteria, where the inner architecture is exploited to obtain specific mechanical, optical or magnetic properties along with how these design principles are used in man-made products. Details of the experimental methods used to investigate hierarchical structures are also given. Written by leading experts in bio-inspired materials research, this is essential reading for anyone developing new materials.
Author : Douglas W. Tallamy
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781604691467
“If you cut down the goldenrod, the wild black cherry, the milkweed and other natives, you eliminate the larvae, and starve the birds. This simple revelation about the food web—and it is an intricate web, not a chain—is the driving force in Bringing Nature Home.” —The New York Times As development and subsequent habitat destruction accelerate, there are increasing pressures on wildlife populations. But there is an important and simple step toward reversing this alarming trend: Everyone with access to a patch of earth can make a significant contribution toward sustaining biodiversity. There is an unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife—native insects cannot, or will not, eat alien plants. When native plants disappear, the insects disappear, impoverishing the food source for birds and other animals. In many parts of the world, habitat destruction has been so extensive that local wildlife is in crisis and may be headed toward extinction. Bringing Nature Home has sparked a national conversation about the link between healthy local ecosystems and human well-being, and the new paperback edition—with an expanded resource section and updated photos—will help broaden the movement. By acting on Douglas Tallamy's practical recommendations, everyone can make a difference.
Author : Angie Smibert
Publisher : North Star Editions, Inc.
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781641852470
Identifies and explores innovative robotic technology that was inspired by nature. Accessible text, supplementary sidebars, and an interesting infographic reveal for readers the science behind these technologies and the animals and plants that inspired them.
Author : Erica Tanov
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780399579080
The first design book that translates elements of nature--including flora, water, and wood--into elements of decor for beautiful, lived-in, bohemian interiors, from acclaimed designer and tastemaker Erica Tanov. Inspired by nature's colors, textures, and patterns, design icon Erica Tanov uses her passion for textiles to create beautiful, timeless interiors that connect us to the natural world. Now, in her first book, Design by Nature, Tanov teaches you how to train your eye to the beauty of the natural world, and then bring the outdoors in—incorporating patterns and motifs from nature, as well as actual organic elements, into simple ideas for everyday decorating and design. Design by Nature contains new and imaginative decorating ideas for an organic and bohemian style that mixes and layers rugs, pillows, throws, and drapery, and incorporates unique patterns and fabrics such as shibori, ikat, and jamdani, all stunningly photographed by renowned photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo. With topics ranging from embracing imperfection in your home, to seeking out flea markets, to displaying your collections, Design by Nature takes an enduring and intuitive approach to design that transcends fleeting trends and encourages you to find your own personal style, source of creativity, and connection to the natural world. You don't need to travel to distant locales to find beauty; it's all around us, from the crackle of fallen leaves to the jagged bark of a tree.
Author : George Lindfield,John Penny
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-10
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780128036662
Introduction to Nature-Inspired Optimization brings together many of the innovative mathematical methods for non-linear optimization that have their origins in the way various species behave in order to optimize their chances of survival. The book describes each method, examines their strengths and weaknesses, and where appropriate, provides the MATLAB code to give practical insight into the detailed structure of these methods and how they work. Nature-inspired algorithms emulate processes that are found in the natural world, spurring interest for optimization. Lindfield/Penny provide concise coverage to all the major algorithms, including genetic algorithms, artificial bee colony algorithms, ant colony optimization and the cuckoo search algorithm, among others. This book provides a quick reference to practicing engineers, researchers and graduate students who work in the field of optimization. Applies concepts in nature and biology to develop new algorithms for nonlinear optimization Offers working MATLAB® programs for the major algorithms described, applying them to a range of problems Provides useful comparative studies of the algorithms, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses Discusses the current state-of-the-field and indicates possible areas of future development
Author : Marjolein Bastin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-16
Category : Art
ISBN : 1449495966
"Marjolein has kept detailed sketchbooks of the things she encounters in nature since she was a young girl. This book features a number of her personal sketches side-by-side with the fully wrought, exquisitely detailed pieces of art they inspired. Blank pages, with hand-drawn borders by Marjolein, are included after each illustrated spread for artists, nature lovers, and dreamers to document their own drawings and thoughts"--Back cover.
Author : Mathias Kolle
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642151699
Unlike most natural colours that are based on pigment absorption, the striking iridescent and intense colouration of many butterflies, birds or beetles stems from the interaction of light with periodic sub-micrometer surface or volume patterns, so called “photonic structures”. These “structural colours” are increasingly well understood, but they are difficult to create artificially and exploit technologically. In this thesis the field of natural structural colours and biomimetic photonic structures is covered in a wide scope, ranging from plant photonics to theoretical optics. It demonstrates diffractive elements on the petal surfaces of many flowering plant species; these form the basis for the study of the role of structural colours in pollinator attraction. Self-assembly techniques, combined with scale able nanofabrication methods, were used to create complex artificial photonic structures inspired by those found in nature. In particular, the colour effect of a Papilio butterfly was mimicked and, by variation of its design motive, enhanced. All photonic effects described here are underpinned by state-of-the-art model calculations.
Author : Dora Lee
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781554534678
Contains descriptions of technological innovations inspired by things found in the natural world.
Author : Heather Ross
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1927958466
"The Natural Eclectic offers a glimpse into the inspiring world of West-Coast artist, photographer and stylist Heather Ross. Through her stunning photos and philosophical explorations on beauty, nature and design, Heather shows how to bring a nature-inspired aesthetic to life. Readers who want to style their own spaces can glean from Heather's knowledge of European flea markets and her sustainable approach to foraging for both vintage and natural treasures. With the same artist's touch she brings to her much loved boutique, she shares professional styling tips on creating engaging displays and vignettes through the art of placement. Known for her serene color palette described as "where the sea meets the shore," Heather also sheds light on the subtle use of color. This book is a visual feast that will delight and inspire."--
