This module aims to synergise innovative design thematics by introducing a definitive Biomimicry Design as the sustainability method. Ethos, Re-connect (nature) and Emulation will take in "i-Sites" practice in the nature. Students will learn to formulate design conditions conducive to life. Such conditions form the core learning value in Biomimicry's 'Life's Principles' (LPs) effecting on sustainability and livable design. Students are expected to consider spending time in the nature while contemplating application of LPs for urban resilience design. Biomimicry design challenges for adaptability, recovery, leverage-design and de-coupling design innovation will be tested.

The learning outcome calls for clear future design research concepts addressing any aspect of climate change, SDGs, ESG, problems of Anthropocene, visions from mars mission and m2M projects, quantum technology breakthroughs and future applications, or AI applications and implications on cities and architectural design.

Thematic design projects should go beyond familiar approaches and make a substantial improvement in learning from the first semester of READ Lab’s Future Cities and Studio Culture. Students are expected to identify unique leverage points for design changes, and demonstrate how Biomimicry Design can lead to new, novel, and or a more effective design solutions. Test and proof of design concepts (the DFTs) are necessary to be incorporated in the final presentation of the learning outcome for the READ LAB projects.

This module aims to synergise innovative design themes by introducing a definitive Biomimicry Design as the sustainability method. Ethos, Re-connect (nature) and Emulation will take in "i-Sites" practice in the nature. Students will learn to formulate design conditions conducive to life. Such conditions form the core learning value in Biomimicry's 'Life's Principles' (LPs) effecting on sustainability and libable design. Students are expected to consider spending time in the nature while contemplating application of LPs for urban resilience design. Biomimicry design challenges for adaptability, recovery, leverage-design and de-coupling design innovation will be tested.

The learning outcome calls for clear future design research concepts addressing any aspect of climate change, SDGs, ESG, problems of Anthropocene, visions from mars mission and m2M projects, quantum technology breakthroughs and future applications, or AI applications and implications on cities and architectural design.

Thematic design projects should go beyond familiar approaches and make a substantial improvement in learning from the first semister of READ Lab’s Future Cities and Studio Culture. Students are expected to identify unique leverage points for design changes, and demonstrate how Biomimicry Design can lead to new, novel, and or a more effective design solutions. Test and proof of design concepts (the DFTs) are necessary to be incorporated in the final presentation of the learning outcome for the READ LAB projects.

Khan, A. (2017) ADAPT: HOW HUMANS ARE TAPPING INTO NATURE'S SECRETS TO DESIGN AND BUILD A BETTER FUTURE. NY: St. Martin's Press, LLC
Lang, J. (1994) Urban Design: The American Experience. NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Baumeister, D. (2014) Biomimicry Resource Handbook: A Seed Bank of Best Practices. Missoula, MT: Biomimicry 3.8.
Benyus, J. (1997) [2002] Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. NY: Perennial.
Finsterwalder, R. (Ed.) (2015) Form Follows Nature. Basel, Switzerland: Birkhauser Verlag GmbH.
Kolarevic, B. and Parlac, V. (eds.) (2015) Building Dynamics: Exploring Architecture of Change. NY: Routledge.
Meyers, M.A. and Chen, P-Y. (2014) Biological Materials Science – Biological Materials, Bioinspired Materials, and Biomaterials. Cambridge (UK): Cambridge University Press.
McDonough, W. and Braungart, M. (2013) The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability--Designing for Abundance. NY: North Point Press.
Picon, A. (2015) Smart Cities- A Spatialised Intelligence. UK: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

(AND WEEKLY READINGS TO BE GIVEN DURING STUDIO)

Khan, A. (2017) ADAPT: HOW HUMANS ARE TAPPING INTO NATURE'S SECRETS TO DESIGN AND BUILD A BETTER FUTURE. NY: St. Martin's Press, LLC
Lang, J. (1994) Urban Design: The American Experience. NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Baumeister, D. (2014) Biomimicry Resource Handbook: A Seed Bank of Best Practices. Missoula, MT: Biomimicry 3.8.
Benyus, J. (1997) [2002] Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. NY: Perennial.
Finsterwalder, R. (Ed.) (2015) Form Follows Nature. Basel, Switzerland: Birkhauser Verlag GmbH.
Kolarevic, B. and Parlac, V. (eds.) (2015) Building Dynamics: Exploring Architecture of Change. NY: Routledge.
Meyers, M.A. and Chen, P-Y. (2014) Biological Materials Science – Biological Materials, Bioinspired Materials, and Biomaterials. Cambridge (UK): Cambridge University Press.
McDonough, W. and Braungart, M. (2013) The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability--Designing for Abundance. NY: North Point Press.
Picon, A. (2015) Smart Cities- A Spatialised Intelligence. UK: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

(AND WEEKLY READINGS TO BE GIVEN DURING STUDIO)