Biomimicry--A Growing Movement in the Marketplace
Reprinted from SXSW Eco Blog by Allison Bernett of Terrapin Bright Green
Biomimicry--A Growing Movement in the Marketplace, by Allison Bernett of Terrap…
Biomimicry is a hot topic right now--especially with the emergence of academic programs like Arizona State University’s biomimicry masters degree, centers like the Wyss Institute of Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, and now a biomimicry track at SXSW Eco. We have seen many innovative, environmentally-friendly technologies emerge from this process of translating natural strategies into engineered solutions. From disruptive products like Regen’s Swarm Energy Management™ that reduces building energy demand between 15-30% to Sharklet™ surfaces that inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria by up to 90% without the use of biocidal chemicals, biomimicry provides breakthrough, sustainable solutions at a time when our world desperately needs them.