Biomimic Building

by Robin Koontz

Overview

Nature - inspired building designs, materials, and systems can provide better ways for people to thrive in their environments. Learn how designers and engineers use biomimicry to come up with safer, more sustainable, and energy efficient buildings. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781731610850
Publisher:	Rourke Educational Media
Publication date:	02/01/2019
Series:	Nature-Inspired Innovations
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	11 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Biomimicry in Design and Energy Conservation 10

Nature-Inspired Building Materials 28

Biomimicry Systems in Living Buildings 36

Activity 44

Glossary 46

Index 47

Show What You Know 47

Further Reading 47

About the Author 48

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2018
Gr 4–8—This series features "After Reading Suggestions" that are tailored to each title, along with vocabulary lists and extension activities. Readers can enjoy an in-depth exploration of such topics as artificial hearts inspired by a jellyfish, jet engines modeled on the nostrils of peregrine falcons, and a stadium that mimics a bird's nest. Photos of each of these innovations are large and detailed, while the text is concise and presented in easily digestible chunks. Diagrams offer additional information about how echolocation is adapted for canes used by those with vision impairments or how buildings use ventilation modeled on termite mounds. A set of "Show What You Know" questions appears in the back matter for a quick review. VERDICT Highly recommended for general science or STEAM programs, this series features the latest designs in multiple fields from around the world.

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