Cohen Y.H., Reich Y. Biomimetic Design Method for Innovation and Sustainability

Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2016. — 258 p. — ISBN: 978-3-319-33996-2.Presenting a novel biomimetic design method for transferring design solutions from nature to technology, this book focuses on structure-function patterns in nature and advanced modeling tools derived from TRIZ, the theory of inventive problem-solving.The book includes an extensive literature review on biomimicry as an engine of both innovation and sustainability, and discusses in detail the biomimetic design process, current biomimetic design methods and tools.The structural biomimetic design method for innovation and sustainability put forward in this text encompasses (1) the research method and rationale used to develop and validate this new design method; (2) the suggested design algorithm and tools including the Find structure database, structure-function patterns and ideality patterns; and (3) analyses of four case studies describing how to use the proposed method.This book offers an essential resource for designers who wish to use nature as a source of inspiration and knowledge, innovators and sustainability experts, and scientists and researchers, amongst others.The Biomimicry Discipline: Boundaries, Definitions, Drivers, Promises and Limits
The Biomimicry Design Process: Characteristics, Stages and Main Challenge
Biomimetic Design Methods — Literature Review
Literature Review Conclusions and Definition of Research Target
Research Method
Research Model
Theories, Knowledge Bases and Conceptual Frameworks that Support the Analysis of Observations
Research Methodology, Process and Results
Functional Patterns
Structure-Function Patterns
Sustainability Patterns
The Structural Biomimetic Design Method Manual: Process (Flow Charts), Tools, Templates and Guidelines
Experimentation
Case Studies
Lab and Field Experiments
Epilogue
Discussion and Summary-Innovation Experiment — Biological System 1
- Innovation Experiment — Biological System 2
- Innovation Experiment — Student Form
- Structural Modeling Template Form
- Innovation Assessment Criteria Form
- Sustainability Analysis — Biological System 1
- Sustainability Analysis — Biological System 2
- Students Instructions Before Exposure to Sustainability Tools
- Students Instructions After Exposure to Ideality Tool
- Students Instructions After Exposure to Life Principles Tool
- Expert’s Analysis by Ideality Tool — Desert Snail
- Expert’s Analysis by Ideality Tool — Salvinia Fern
- Expert’s Analysis by Life Principles Tool — Desert Snail
- Expert’s ---Analysis by Life Principles Tool — Salvinia Fern
- Sustainability Analysis Students Questionnaire (After Stage 2)
- Sustainability Analysis Students Questionnaire (After Stage 4)