Figure 22levels of biomimicry

Figure 22levels of biomimicry

Form Example: A building that mimics termite

The building looks like a termite.

Material The structure is made of the same material as a termite. For example, a material that resembles the exoskeleton/skin of a termite. The structure is constructed in the same manner as a termite, and it, too, goes through various growth cycles. The structure functions similarly to a single termite, producing hydrogen efficiently through meta-genomics, for example. In a larger context, the building functions similarly to a termite, recycling cellulose waste and producing soil, for example. The structure is made of the same material as a termite, for example, a material that mimics the exoskeleton/skin of a termite. The structure is constructed in the same manner as a termite, and it, too, goes through various growth cycles. The structure functions similarly to a single termite, producing hydrogen efficiently through meta-genomics, for example. In a larger context, the building functions similarly to a termite, recycling cellulose waste and producing soil, for example. The structure is made of the same material as a termite; for example, a material that mimics the exoskeleton/skin of a termite. The structure is constructed in the same manner as a termite, and it, too, goes through various growth cycles. The structure functions similarly to a single termite, producing hydrogen efficiently through meta-genomics, for example. In a larger context, the building functions similarly to a termite, recycling cellulose waste and producing soil, for example. The structure is made of the same material as a termite; for example, a material that mimics the exoskeleton/skin of a termite. The structure is constructed in the same manner as a termite, and it, too, goes through various growth cycles. The structure functions similarly to a single termite, producing hydrogen efficiently through meta-genomics, for example. In a larger context, the building functions similarly to a termite, recycling cellulose waste and producing soil, for example. The structure is made of the same material as a termite; for example, a material that mimics the exoskeleton/skin of a termite.

Construction The structure is constructed in the same manner as a termite; it, for example, goes through various growth cycles.

Process The structure functions similarly to a single termite, producing hydrogen efficiently through meta-genomics, for example.

Function

Form In a larger context, the building functions similarly to a termite, recycling cellulose waste and producing soil, for example. The structure appears to have been built by termites; for example, it is a replica of a termite mound.