Young species with a lot to learn

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We are Life. We are Nature.

Biomimicry is the conscious

emulation of Nature’s Genius

Nature as

Mentor, Model and Measure

Be Resource (material & energy) efficient

Life’s Principles

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Be Locally Attuned & Responsive

Life’s Principles

Adapt to Changing Conditions

Life’s Principles

Integrate Development & Growth

Life’s Principles

Use Life-Friendly Chemistry

Life’s Principles

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Evolve to Survive

Life’s Principles

Eastgate Building, Harare, Zimbabwe

Wind Turbine Blades

Shinkansen Bullet Train

Mik

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Baird

Dye Solar Cell Technology

Hoberman Associates/ Adaptive Fritting

Shi Ling Bridge, China

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Lotusan ® Paint

PureBond Adhesive

Sahara Forest Pilot Project

• Mature Ecosystem

• Circular Metabolism

• Weblike Food Chains

• High Diversity of Species & Functions

• Decentralised, Modular Infrastructure

• Creative Cooperative Relationships

• Feedback loops

• Adaptable & resilient

• Joy to live in

Abuja City, Nigeria

A new world is not

only possible, she is

on her way.

On a quiet day, I can

hear her breathing.

Arundhati Roy