Biomimicry- An Approach to Energy Efficient Building Design

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Material

The structure is constructed with the same materials that termites use, such as digested fine soil as the primary material.

Construction

The structure is constructed in the same manner as a termite would; for example, piling earth in specific locations at specific times.

Process

The construction works in the same way that a termite would; for example, piling earth in specific locations at specific times.

Function

The structure functions in the same way that a termite-made structure would; internal conditions, for example, are regulated to be optimal and thermally stable. It may also serve the same purpose as a termite mound in a larger context.

Form

The structure appears to be an ecosystem (a termite would live in)

Material

The building is constructed from the same materials as the (termite) ecosystem; it employs naturally occurring common compounds and water as the primary chemical medium, for example. For example, (termite) ecosystems are used over time.

Construction

The structure is constructed in the same manner as a (termite) ecosystem; principles of succession and increasing complexity take precedence over principles of succession and increasing complexity.

Process

The structure functions similarly to a (termite) ecosystem, capturing and converting solar energy and storing water, for example. The structure functions similarly to a (termite) ecosystem, capturing and converting solar energy and storing water, for example. The structure functions similarly to a (termite) ecosystem, capturing and converting solar energy and storing water, for example. The structure functions similarly to a (termite) ecosystem, capturing and converting solar energy and storing water, for example.

Function

The building can function similarly to a (termite)ecosystem and forms part of a complex system by utilizing the relationships between processes; it can participate in the hydrological, carbon, nitrogen cycles, and so on, just like an ecosystem. The building can function similarly to a (termite)ecosystem and forms part of a complex system by utilizing the relationships between processes; it can participate in the hydrological, carbon, and nitrogen cycles, for example, just like an ecosystem.

Table 1table to understand various levels of biomimicry

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