Biomimetic design

This course teaches how to abstract functional strategies from nature to apply to the process of innovative design, using powerful metaphors and methods for looking to nature as model, mentor, and measure in our designs.

Yellow Jacket Control

Challenge to biology spiral

Implementing the biomimetic design process for deterring yellow jacket wasps from nesting in residential structures

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DEFINE

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BIOLOGIZE

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DISCOVER

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ABSTRACT

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EMULATE

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EVALUATE

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DEFINE 〰️ BIOLOGIZE 〰️ DISCOVER 〰️ ABSTRACT 〰️ EMULATE 〰️ EVALUATE 〰️

Using the C2B spiral
to find natural systems that could deter wasps

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Practice of Sustainable Design