Week 1.1: Inspiration Article

FLOW CHART OF CONCEPT DESIGN PROCESS:

ARTCLE 1:

When Civil Engineering is Inspired by Nature

Mathai, K

Abstract: This article explores the idea of Biomimicry- " a relatively new science that explores designs and ideas inspired by nature to solve human problems".

Key Words:

• Biomimicry
• Parametrics
• Geometric
• Nature
• Imitation

Key Ideas:

• Parametric Design
• Natural forms and occurrences can inspire built form and the way it interacts with it's surroundings.

Further Reading: 

1. This article led to further investigation of Parametric Design. A useful resource on this topic was http://www.archello.com/en/collection/parametric-architecture (ARTICLE 2)

Tamayo Museum Atizapan Extension

Arboskin: Durable and Recyclablebioplastics Facade Mock-up

Metropol Parasol 1

Metropol Parasol 2

Heydar Aliyev Center

2. This article also led to further investigation into natural forms and occurrences, in particular, The Honey Bee and Sunflowers.

Sunflowers

Sunflowers naturally move to ensure they absorb the sun

Bees

ARTICLE 3:

HoneyBee

National Geographic

Abstract: This article is a factual piece about HoneyBees and how they survive

Bee Wing

Honey Comb

Key Words:

• Hexagon
• Clustered
• Vein- changed --> layered
• Hive
• Cellular
• Interconnected

Key Ideas:

• Social and Cooperative

Developed Theory:

The forms and behaviours of Bees (and their associated parts such as hives and wings) can be used as inspiration to create a group of clustered spaces that combine to form a physically and socially connected space for people to learn and study in.

References:

1. Mathai, K. (2017). When civil engineering is inspired by nature. The Times of India. [online] Available at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/when-civil-engineering-is-inspired-by-nature/articleshow/58726224.cms [Accessed 19 May 2017].

2. Archello.com. (2017). Parametric Architecture. [online] Available at: http://www.archello.com/en/collection/parametric-architecture [Accessed 19 May 2017].

3. Society, N. (2017). Honeybees, Honeybee Pictures, Honeybee Facts - National Geographic. [online] National Geographic. Available at: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com.au/animals/bugs/honeybee/ [Accessed 1 Jun. 2017].