Biomimicry

Biomimcry seems like a concept that should be easily assimilated.  In a nutshell, it is about finding answers to our human scale challenges by looking thoughtfully at nature's model.

Janine Benyus wrote a book some years ago titled, Biomimcry. She is responsible for popularizing the term. She is founder of The Biomimicry Institute

Jeannine Benyus

Here is a list I lifted from Janine's book, Biomimcry, that applies profoundly to the task of creating a sustainable future for the biospshere we all depend on.

Nature runs on sunlight

Nature uses only the energy it needs

Nature fits form to function

Nature recycles everything

Nature rewards cooperation

Nature banks on diversity

Nature demands local expertise

Nature curbs excesses within

Nature taps the power of limits

Embracing these ideas offers a path forward worthy of our species...


Here is a link to Janine's personal webpage   http://janinebenyus.com/

Here is a link to Janine Benyus talking about Biomimcry...

http://www.ted.com/talks/janine_benyus_shares_nature_s_designs.html