Analyzing Energy and Biomimesis Concepts in the Context of Sustainability on Building Envelope
Abstract
Humans have learned to mimic nature by observing and interpreting it to put outcomes to
use in architectural design for centuries. In the 19th century, nature, imitated only in aesthetically
architectural style, is now being used in architecture with the production of building shells and skeletons
from biological information sources. Every work done so far has revealed how important the concept of
biomimesis is and cannot be ignored. It can be said that the energy consumption of existing buildings
around the world is about 40% of the whole consumption rate and that the energy resources are being
depleted rapidly, the biomimesis approach should be more utilized in architectural designs.
Accordingly, in this study, the studies on biomimesis and energy consumptions of structures adopting
the biomimesis concept were examined. Two of the buildings examined were offices; Al Bahar Tower,
Aldar Skyscraper, three housing functions; Tao Zhu Yin Yuan, Central Park I, II. The benefits in terms
of energy consumption in buildings surveyed biomimesis concept is supported with certificates. Today,
the importance of energy consumption is important to design sustainable constructions and to minimize
the energy consumption of the buildings. The biomimesis approach shows that designs made with nature
inspiration will reduce energy consumption in harmony with nature.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Architecture
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
November 1, 2017
Submission Date
June 14, 2017
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 3 Number: 2
