Biomimicry - Useful References
The Essentials of Biomimicry
1. Websites:
- The Biomimicry Institute
- Ask Nature
- Biomimicry 3.8
- Biomimicry 3.8 – Professional Trainings
- Biomimicry Switzerland’s Spring 2020 Webinar Series
2. Research Center and University Programs
USA
- Wyss Institute – Harvard University
- Biomimicry Research and Innovation Center - University of Akron
- The Biomimicry Center – Arizona State University
- MA Sustainable Design - Minneapolis College of Art and Design
EUROPE
- Biology (focus: Neurobiology and Biomimetics) Bachelor of Science + Master of Science - RWTH Aachen University, Germany
- Int. Degree Course in Biomimetics (B.Sc.) - Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Germany
- Bio Inspired Innovation - MSc, Utrecht University Natural Sciences, Netherlands
- MA Material Futures - University of the Arts London, Central Saint Martins, UK
3. Competitions
4. Books
- Biomimicry: Innovations Inspired by Nature - Janine Benyus, 2002
- The Nature of Business: Redesigning for resilience - Giles Hutchins, 2012
- The Shark's Paintbrush: Biomimicry and How Nature is Inspiring Innovation – Jay Harman, 2013
- Nature of Investing: Resilient Investment Strategies Through Biomimicry – Katherine Collins, 2014
- Biomimicry Resource Handbook: A Seed Bank of Best Practices - Dayna Baumeister, 2014
- Re-Aligning with Nature: Ecological Thinking for Radical Transformation - Denise DeLuca, 2016
In collaboration with Informa's division LeadersIn, Katerva is producing video podcasts titled, "Conversations with Experts, Present & Future." One of our first topics was biomimicry. Below the links to all three videos that are part of the mini-series:
Biomimicry Pt. 1 with Dr Arndt Pechstein
As an initiator of the Hybrid Thinking approach, he coaches and consults on change & transformation strategies to help organizations in their digital and agile transition and toward innovative business models."
Watch the video here.
Biomimicry Pt. 2 with Giles Hutchins
Hutchins developed an approach called ‘Firm of the Future’, which comprises of learning from living systems to help our organizations transform. Hutchins has also published 4 books on the related subject matter, dedicating his time to this field of expertise.
Watch the video here.
Biomimicry Pt. 3 w/ Arndt Pechstein and Giles Hutchins
For our 3rd and final part on experts within biomimicry, our Editorial Content Editor Jordan Thorne brought both Arndt and Giles together for a joint discussion on all things biomimicry.
Watch the video here.
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