Biomimicry

“Biomimicry” literally means imitating life. In design, biomimicry involves the study of natural systems for inspiration. On the LEED Gold certified Gwinnett Environment and Heritage Center, the building’s cooling system was inspired by the natural cooling effect of a river shoals. A recirculating water feature set in a natural ravine between the building’s two wings naturally cools the water, which is circulated through a heat exchanger to provide cooling for the building’s mechanical system. At the LEED Gold certified Grand Bay NEER Visitors Center, natural inspiration came from the pine cone of the indigenous long leaf pine.

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