Built to grow : blending architecture and biology /

"Built to grow investigates patterns of growth and dynamics in nature with the aim of creating a new 'living architecture' that can be applied to architectonic designs. It examines biological processes to identify basic principles of growth and translate them into exemplary architecto...

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Other Authors: Imhof, Barbara (Editor), Gruber, P. (Petra), 1967- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Basel : Birkhäuser, [2016]
Series:Edition Die Angewandte, University Press.
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Summary:"Built to grow investigates patterns of growth and dynamics in nature with the aim of creating a new 'living architecture' that can be applied to architectonic designs. It examines biological processes to identify basic principles of growth and translate them into exemplary architectonic ideas and visions. The project brings together experts from the fields of architecture, biology, art, mechatronics, and robotics."--
Physical Description:1 online resource (175 pages) : color illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9783035607475
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