Biomimetic Buildings: Copying Nature for Energy Efficiency

• Other Authors: Imani, Negin (Editor), Vale, Brenda (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2022
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; History of engineering & technology; Environmental science, engineering & technology; biomimicry; buildings; electricity; energy; storage systems; regenerative design; urban metabolism; green city; sustainability; sustainable construction; project management; circular economy; road map; life cycle phases; biomimetics; building performance simulations; indoor thermal comfort; reflective nature; zebra stripes; energy efficiency; architecture; bibliometric analysis; biomimetic design; sustainable design; thermal adaptation; thermoregulation; n/a
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Buildings are responsible for almost one third of global energy consumption. The building and construction sector could thus make a significant contribution to the communal effort needed to meet the Paris Agreement that would substantially reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate...