EUT 371E - Bio-inspired Design

Course Objectives

1.Using the knowledge of different fields as design inputs
2.Considering the concept of bio-inspiration holistically and transferring it to the design process
3.Consulting nature to generate sustainable design solutions
4.Developing design project through bio-inspiration

Course Description

Concepts of bio-inspiration, the use of bio-inspiration in different fields, analysis of the biological process and relating to design processes, transferring the biological principles to design solutions and details, inspiration from nature regarding pattern, form, structure and function, sustainability and ethics in bio-inspirational studies.