Biomimicry: Nature's Blueprint
Looking to nature as a model, a measure and a mentor, explore the ways that nature is inspiring architects and designers to create more sustainably. A collaborative effort between the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium and ArchiED, this online unit leads students through how to research, plan and design a structure inspired by nature. Explore the following topics:
Topic One: So, you Wanna be an Architect?
Topic Two: Design Process
Topic Three: What is Biomimicry?
Topic Four: Form Follows Function
Students will:
- Understand and analyse the role and responsibility of a career as an architect and other design and technologies careers
- Explore and practice design thinking to create adapt and refine design ideas
- Understand how plants and animals have adapted to their environments
- Investigate different ways humans can use nature to inspire more sustainable and effective design
- Follow a brief to design a structure that uses biomimicry to be more effective and communicate design ideas in a folio of work
Curriculum links:
- Year 9 and 10 Design and Technologies
- Stage 1 Design and Technologies (IES or DCS)