The Development of a Biomimetic Design Tool for Building Energy Efficiency

The initial aim of the research was to develop a framework that would enable architects to look for thermoregulation methods in nature as inspiration for designing energy efficient buildings. The thermo-bio-architectural framework (ThBA) assumes designers will start with a thermal challenge in a bui...

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Main Authors: Negin Imani, Brenda Vale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Biomimetics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/5/4/50