Biomimicry (from bios, meaning life, and mimesis, meaning to imitate) is the science of, in short, studying nature in order to imitate it (surprise!) or derive creative inspiration when trying to solve, for example, design problems in a sustainable way. The basic idea is fairly straightforward and makes sense, nature has a knack for coming up with bright solutions to tricky situations. Biomimetics is the term for understanding

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On the first page of the latest edition (published Dec 5th 2008) of Building Design, Good Homes Alliance [GHA] are quoted stating that the Green Guide is ’so flawed that it will undermine good building design… [and] will very likely worsen the overall environmental impact.’ Now, what is the Green Guide and why the controversy? It is roduced by British Research Establishement [BRE], starting in 1996 with a small scale… Continue reading

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Italy is set to overtake Spain as Europe’s biggest solar power, as Spain’s market has recently dropped due to an end to solar subsidies from the government. Continue reading

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The Low Carbon Buildings Programme is a national organisation which offers financial support and grants to help encourage the deployment of microgeneration throughout the UK - and it is here to help you. This article elicits the ways in which you can find the support out there to help turn Britain into a more eco-aware nation and show how the LCBP can turn your awareness into action. Continue reading

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Calling all repairmen. By 2020 the EU requires Britain to produce 20% of its energy through renewable sources. This article gives you the facts about how these major changes may alter the way you work, as by 2016 all domestic buildings will have microgenerational technology built into their systems, it offers solutions that will get things ready for the 2020 shift. Continue reading

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