Using Nature as a Design Tool
February 11, 2011 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
Michael Pawlyn describes three habits of nature that could transform architecture and society. Radical resource efficiency, closed loops, and solar economy. This work is based on Janine Benyus biomimicry insights.
Artificial Paradise, Inc. An Experimental Film Anticipating Organic Virtual Reality
April 21, 2010 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
Artificial Paradise, Inc is an experimental film anticipating a future where a major corporation has developed an unique software, based on organic virtual reality, which holds all the lost memories of humankind. A user connects to this database of the forgotten…
Film by Jp Frenay
Festo Bionic AquaJellies
February 12, 2010 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
Learning from Nature shows the way to energy-efficient movement processes, through bionics. Recent technology is used in experimental prototypes, such as integrated mechatronic concepts with options for remote maintenance and diagnostics, piezoelectric valves and electric drives. Inspiration for the complex drive forms comes from natural phenomena in air and water, and from humanity itself.