An obvious one is Lotus-effect
Also try Arup's web site (there are several people there who use biology as a
starting point)
And Janine Benyus' Biomimicry Guild runs courses for architects
Try the RMI web site; sustainable architecture with a biomimetic tinge.
Use the words "biomimetics, bionic, bionics, biomimicry, bionique" in Google
Quoting Arun S R <[log in to unmask]>:
> Respected Sirs,
>
> I am an architect doing my masters in building science at the dept of
> civil engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.
>
> As a part of my course work I am studying the civil
> engineering/architectural applications of bio-mimetics.
>
> Kindly provide me with some information regarding the same.
>
> Thankyou,
>
> Yours,
>
> Arun.S.R.
> M.Tech (building science & technology)
> Department of civil engineering
> Indian Institute of Technology
> Roorkee,
> Uttaranchal (state)
> India
>
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Julian FV Vincent [log in to unmask]
Professor of Biomimetics office 01225 386596
Centre for Biomimetic & Natural Technologies mobile 07941 933901
Dept of Mechanical Engineering fax 01225 386928
The University
BATH BA2 7AY
http://www.bath.ac.uk/Departments/Eng/biomimetics/
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