Michael Pawlyn: Using nature's genius in architecture

How can architects build a new world of sustainable beauty? By learning from nature. At TEDSalon in London, Michael Pawlyn describes three habits of nature that could transform architecture and society: radical resource efficiency, closed loops, and drawing energy from the sun.

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How whales can help plans to fly better, by Prince Charles | The Sun |Features

How whales can help plans to fly better, by Prince Charles | The Sun |Features: "SCIENCE has much to learn from nature.
In his new book Harmony, Prince Charles highlights the extraordinary advances being made as experts apply lessons learned from the natural world.
In this extract, the Prince of Wales reveals how the relatively new study of 'biomimicry' is helping scientists to learn how to make self-cleaning buildings, paint without using chemicals and even build better aircraft."

Biomimicry - Nature as Model, Measure and Mentor

"Biomimicry is a new discipline that studies nature’s best ideas and then imitates these designs and processes to solve human problems." This is a most exciting concept for learning to once more live in harmony with the natural world. It will truly transform life on our planet. See how you can join in the revolution.

Janine Benyus has a message for inventors: "The more our world functions like the natural world, the more likely we are to endure on this home that is ours, but not ours alone." When solving a design problem, look to nature first. There you'll find inspired designs for making things waterproof, aerodynamic, solar-powered and more. Here she reveals dozens of new products that take their cue from nature with spectacular results. Hear her talk at TED.com. Visit her Biomimicry Institute and Asknature.org.